Sibley and Steckel reappointed to water board

Experience counts

Gunnison District Court Judge Steven Patrick has reappointed George Sibley and Dennis Steckel to the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. Those two along with resident Vicki Spencer had applied for the seats. Directors of that board are appointed by a judge instead of elected.

In his ruling, Patrick said the court had received numerous letters of recommendation to reappoint Steckel. It was pointed out that he had served as a “mentor” to many new board members and this was a positive attribute he brought to the board.
Patrick said Sibley too brought knowledge, familiarity and experience to the board.
Patrick lauded Spencer as being qualified to sit on the UGRWCD but chose to go with tenure. He has also reappointed directors Brett Redden and Steve Schechter to the board.