Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
Dec 8, 2022
9:30 am
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, Bruce Harris (Quorum Present)
Staff Present: Charlie Cruickshank, Operator; Bruce Harris, Clerk
Guests Present: Barbara Harris, Carol Kasper, Allan Warman, Cleve Borth
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:40 am.
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the minutes for the November 10, 2022. Commissioners’ meeting as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion carried.
No public comments
Administrative
Monthly financial reports: As of November 30, 2022, Treasurer’s Report shows $40,529.64 in the general operating fund and $111,015.82 in the reserve fund. Imprest balance is $888.41.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the October financial reports as presented, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Harris motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $4195.41 plus an additional $266.57 for Chelan PUD, Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1009.00, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Search: Allan Warman attended meeting and expressed interest in commissioner position. Clerk Harris will check with Chelan County Auditor to determine if he is eligible, since his principal residence is outside the water district boundaries.
Zoom communications: Commissioners approved the purchase of a Zoom membership for approximately $150.00 per year.
Clerk Report
New Water Service Connections and Water Availability Certificates (WAC):
New water service request from the owner of parcel 271614700055 (Mountain Park) was submitted. The LID of $13,000 was paid by previous owner. Received $2500.00 deposit for new meter installation in the spring when the snow is gone. Clerk Harris will notify customer of approval.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the new service requests for parcel 271614700055, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Another new water service request from the property owner of parcel 271614700030 in Mountain Park was submitted to the district. Received a deposit of $13,000 for new connection and $2500.00 for meter installation in the spring when snow is gone. Since all Mountain Park water LID members have either connected or refused water service, adjoining parcel 271614700030 has asked to have the one remaining connection under the class B designation. Clerk Harris will notify the customer of approval.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the new service requests for parcel 271614700030, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Water availability request from customer account #1037 in Whispering Pines on Maple Drive was approved to change designation of a ADU to SFR. Clerk Harris will email Water Availability Certificate to owner.
Commissioner Harris motioned to approve the Water Availability Certificate for parcel 271718925200 with restsruictiion that there will be no additional water use infrastructure added under this certificate, Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Once the above three connections are completed, the Mountain Park independent west portion of the Lake Wenatchee Water System will be full at 14 connections, with no additional connections available until a redesign is initiated.
Operations
Leaks:
There was a large leak in Mountain Park on parcel 271614700121. The water has been turned off at the meter. Clerk Harris will communicate with owner to not turn on the water until a plumber is on sight to determine and fix the leak.
Generator: The startup load testing for the repaired Kohler 38KW backup generator was performed on November 7, 2022. The Electrical Installer determined that there was still a failed circuit breaker on the generator panel controlling the output to the pump house itself. He will be ordering a replacement breaker prior to the next test. When the load test is successful, the Interlocal Agreement with Chelan County and FEMA will be closed on the supporting grant.
Replacement Power Feed to Telemetry Pole: Leavenworth Electric will backfill around new power pole in the spring when the snow is gone.
MIU replacements: Still on back-order with HD Fowler.
Snow Plowing Report: Snow removal by Leavenworth Electric is satisfactory according to Operator Cruikshank. Commissioner Guimond notified Mr. Sarabia that he did not get the contract to remove snow.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.
Next meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2022, at 9:30 am.