Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioners’ Meeting
Minutes
September 8, 2022
12:30 pm
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, Bruce Harris (Quorum Present)
Staff Present: Charlie Cruikshank, Operator; Bruce Harris, clerk
Guests Present: Barbara Harris
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm.
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the minutes for the August 11, 2022 Commissioners’ meeting as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion carried.
No public comments
Operations
Generator: Discussed issues with Power Systems West and the electrician. Now that the generator is operational, training is needed for the generator start-up.
Motion: Commissioner Guimond moved to approve a warrant for $1083.00 for training to be scheduled during the second week of October. Seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion carried.
Power Issue: Chelan PUD is unable to install the power pole due to encountering solid rock before the proper pole installation depth was attained. Leavenworth Electric agreed to provide trenching through the existing miscellaneous utilities in order to route underground AC power to the telemetry pole.
Operator Cruikshank determined that the temporary power line from the neighbor’s garage had a power failure which caused improper pumping of well pumps due to no AC power to the telemetry repeater. The water levels in the reservoirs were extremely low, even though the SCADA system was indicating full. After the operator’s repairs, it took 48 hours to recover water levels in the reservoir. This episode of power loss further prioritized the importance of installing a reliable permanent AC power feed to the telemetry system.
MIU Replacements: Operator Cruikshank will replace the non-working MIU’s with 1st priority given to active water users and 2nd priority to vacant lots. MIU’s are installed on each meter to transmit the usage data to the meter reader.
Leaks & System Updates: Operator Cruikshank expressed the need for an additional well and for commissioners be aware of land for sale and/or wells being drilled. Commissioner Guimond will contact the Forest Service about their water systems and the possibility of connecting to them.
Administrative:
Commissioner Search: There have been no interested people for the open commissioner position even though several individuals have been approached. The search will continue.
Commissioner Harris motioned to approve Resolution 2022-09-08a to hire a replacement clerk. Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Harris motioned to approve Resolution 2022-09-08b for the emergency installation of a new telemetry AC power source. Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Harris made a motion to give a partial refund for a new water service connection for parcel 271718665110 for $900.00. Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Harris motioned to remove the lien from parcel 271718430010. Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Harris motioned to approve the payment of the lien removal fee (parcel 271718430010) to Chelan County Auditor’s office with the LWWD debit card (up to $275).
Monthly financial reports:
As of August 31, 2022, Treasurer’s Report shows $35,121.92 in the general fund and $86,887.07 in the reserve fund for a total of $122,008.99. Imprest balance is $830.51.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the August financial reports as presented, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve O&M warrant $5,504.31, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve payroll warrant $2,905.00, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Clerk Report:
Commissioner Harris had the 3G phone interface cell module replaced at the Verizon store for a 4G model. Verizon is upgrading their systems to 4G and above by the end of 2022, which required the district to upgrade in order to continue providing inexpensive portable cell service for billing and clerk questions.
There have been no new responses to the ad placed in June for new contractors to be added to the small works roster.
Commissioner Harris asked our operator to question RH2 Engineering about the capacity of the 2” mainline along Lake Wenatchee Highway in Mountain Park to handle more than the current 4 connections. He had capacity concerns if 2 more connections suggested actually occur.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.
Next meeting on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:30 pm. ** One Time Change of date**