Minutes, August 8, 2019

Lake Wenatchee Water District

August 8, 2019

Station 91

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Bruce Harris, Commissioner Jim Cook, Commissioner Cleve Borth

Staff Present: Bookkeeper-Bonnie Klasell

Guests Present: Barb Harris, Leah Cook, Mike Beverick

Commissioner Harris called the meeting to order at 10:00 am

Commissioner Harris motioned to waive the reading of the July 11, 2019 minutes and accept as written, Commissioner Borth seconded, motion passed.

Customer Comments:

Mike Beverick has purchased 3 subplot parcels, 2 that are not connected to our system nor were covered by the LID assessment. He wants water availability certificates to submit for building permits. Commissioner’s advised that he would need to complete an application for service for each new parcel, and return along with the connection fee and estimated meter/vault install. He said he will get that taken care of next week and once we receive his funds the water availably certificate will be sent to him.

Operations

Meter MIU Replacements: Elaine advised prior to the meeting that she is working with HD Fowler, as they have changed their policy and will only replace defective MIUs in blocks of 25. And we don’t have that many to replace. Also, she is having issues getting all meters that are functional to read, so she will contact Master Meter for help to resolve this issue.

Chlorinator Repair Status: Charlie has fixed the chlorinator and revised the settings per input from RH2. So far it seems to be functioning and has fixed the sulphur odor issue.

Lakeview Dr – Hydrant Turnoff Valve Repair: The snowplow clipped off top of riser. Bruce contacted Jim Peterson at the Chelan County Public Works office about fixing it but hasn’t gotten a response.

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Tree maintenance at Upper Tank: There are several trees near the tank that are dead and at risk of doing significant damage if they were to fall. Bruce has talked with USFS about removing them, they said they will need to view them and give approval before we can hire someone to remove them.

Administration

LWWD policy changes on ADUs: Lengthy discussion on how to adjust wording in our policy; decision tabled until next meeting.

Water Availability/Request Form: Bonnie will revise proposed application for water availability certificate that will be given to customers and then reviewed by commissioners before water availability certificates will be issued. It will state that water is not guaranteed until the connection charge is paid.

Rate change proposal for 2020: Lengthy decision on how to deal with excessive water usage with either a penalty or water usage fee. Barb will submit some suggestions to consider and discuss at the next meeting.

Accounts Receivable: $5986.17 is over 90 days past due, which are the 2 customers with liens. $1512.39 is 30 days past due.  All past due customers have been contacted.

Treasurers Report (unreconciled), as of 7/31/19, we have $69,682.37 at the county. $500.00 is in Imprest. There were no Imprest expenditures in July.

LID Balance: The LID balance is $581,688.70 of which $565,525.65 is invested in the LGIP (Local Government Investment Pool).  July interest for the LGIP has not been recorded yet.

Commissioner Borth motioned to sign the O&M warrant in the amount of $ 5,584.43 and CPF in the amount of $6485.96; Commissioner Cook seconded, motion passed.

Commissioner Cook motioned to sign the July payroll warrant for $ 821.50; Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.

Commissioner Borth announced his intent to resign at the end of the year. An email will be sent to all customers advising them and asking anyone interested in his position to contact the clerk.

Commissioner Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:20 pm

Next meeting September 12, 2019