Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioners’ Meeting
August 4, 2022
12:30 pm
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, Bruce Harris (Quorum Present)
Staff Present: Charlie Cruickshank, Operator
Guests Present: Barbara Harris
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm.
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the minutes for the July Commissioners’ meeting as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion carried.
No public comments
Operations
Generator: Waiting for Mike Brunelle, First Choice Electric, to test the load of the generator with the operator present.
Power Issue: Telemetry repeater has dead batteries which are no longer readily available. Operator Cruickshank is having a lithium battery block built. AC power is temporarily provided from neighbor.
Motion: Due to the emergency nature of the lack of permanent power to the telemetry, Operator Cruickshank will make application to Chelan PUD to get AC power to the telemetry pole and determine the scope of work. Operator will use small works roster to hire excavation and electrical work as needed. Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
MIU Replacements: Before the August 25 meter readings, Charlie will replace the MIU’s that have failed to transmit for at least 2 times in a row.
Leaks & System Updates: There have been several customer complaints of sulfur smells in the water. Operator Cruickshank explained that power outages reset booster pumps and need to be manually set to optimal settings. He has also made changes to the chlorinator to help with sulfur smell. The water is perfectly safe when there is a sulfur smell, but he is working to diminish the smell by adding more chlorine. In August, as usual, the well pumps are starting to cavitate due to low water levels. This appears as small bubbles in the water, which is also safe.
EPA/DOH Earthquake Seminar: Waiting for links and copies of the presentation.
Administrative: Update on Clerk and Commissioner Search: There were no replies to the email request sent to district customers. Several people were personally asked by commissioners, but they declined. Commissioner Harris will perform the administrative clerk duties until a permanent clerk can be hired.
Secretary Appointee: Resolution 2022-08-04a to change the secretary position was motioned by Commissioner Guimond and seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion passed.
Financial Policy Manual: Resolution 2022-08-04b to update the policy was motioned by Commissioner Guimond and seconded by Commissioner Harris, motion passed.
Monthly financial reports:
As of July 31, 2022, Treasurer’s Report shows $37,613.27 in the general fund and $90,812.07 in the reserve fund for a total of $128,425.34. Imprest balance is $805.39.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the July financial reports as presented, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve O&M warrant $5042.68, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve payroll warrant $2095.00, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed.
Clerk Report
Customer requested a Water Availability Certificate for his undeveloped parcel # 271718330065 for camping and RV use. Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the water availability certificate, Commissioner Harris seconded, motion passed. Commissioner Harris will email the certificate to customer with instructions to consult with operator before digging.
Parcel 271718430010: Commissioner Guimond will phone customer on 8-5-2022 to arrange a meeting to discuss letter.
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm.
Next Meeting: September 8, 2022 12:30 pm