City / County Drainage Board
Purpose:
The City/County Drainage Board acts as an advisory board to the Colorado Springs City Council and the Board of El Paso County Commissioners regarding (1) subdivision codes and regulations relating to the drainage and control of flood and surface waters and (2) administration of the Subdivision Storm Drainage funds. The board also works closely with the City Engineer and the County Engineer to make recommendations on new drainage studies and fees.
Meetings:
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00p.m., Pikes Peak Regional Building Department in the Regional Development Center’s Hearing /Audio Visual Room.
Members and Length of Terms:
The board consists of seven members appointed jointly by the City Council and Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms. Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms.
| Name | 1st Term | 2nd Term |
| Sherrea Elliott-Sterling | March 12, 2024 | |
| Robert Frazee | August 6, 2024 | |
| Mark Sherwood | April 4, 2023 | August 12, 2025 |
| Brett Louk | April 4, 2023 | March 24, 2026 |
| Grant Petik | April 4, 2023 | February 13, 2024 |
| Elizabeth Staten | July 23, 2024 | |
| Scott Smith | February 16, 2021 | February 16, 2024 |
| Terrence Buckeye | March 12, 2024 | |
| Liaisons | ||
| Erin Powers | City of Colorado Springs | 719-385-5852
Erin.Powers@coloradosprings.gov |
| Christina Aragon | City of Colorado Springs | 719-385-5401
Chrsitina.Aragon@coloradosprings.gov |
| Elizabeth Nijkamp, P.E. | El Paso County | 719-520-7850
Elizabethnijkamp@elpasoco.com |
| Gilbert C. LaForce, P.E. | El Paso County | 719-520-7945
Gilbertlaforce@elpasoco.com |
*For current volunteer members or for further information, please contact the Boards and Commissions Administrator at 719-520-6555.