Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, John Colvard (quorum established)
Staff Present: Bruce Harris, Clerk
Guests Present: Barbara Harris, Craig Carney
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30 am.
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the minutes for March 09, 2023, as written. Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Public comments: none
Administrative
Clerk Report
Water Availability Requests (WAR) and Certificates (WAC)
Parcel 271718665005 WAC: Craig Carney and Aubrey Davis had requested a water availability certificate from the district to support their short plat of parcel 271718665005. At the last commissioners meeting there was concern about adding additional meter connections to the smaller 2” water main on Fir Rd without engineering reviewing the hydraulics of the local distribution main.
RH2 Engineering evaluated the impact of the three new connection points and concluded the reduction in pressure during peak instantaneous draw down (PID) would be noticeable but not significant on Fir Rd.
The three new parcels would be short platted as single-family residences. The short plat plan portrays two new meter connections at the end of Fir Rd and one new connection along Lake Wenatchee Highway. In addition, a required water utility easement would need to be provided at the time of requesting a new service installation.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the water availability certificate for parcel 271718665005 and Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Parcel 271718545030 WAC: The request for Rodolfo and Liane Gonzalez water availability certificate was discussed. There were no concerns regarding construction of a single-family residence on this site.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the water availability certificate for parcel 271718665005 and Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Other new service connections: Status of the two active new water service connections in the Mt Park water system that were discussed are for parcel 271614700030 (Keith Wall), 271614700055 (Ryan Barr). The installer has been contacted regarding the meter’s location and scheduling.
Another new water service on Brown Rd, parcel 271718340575 (Morisoli), was brought up as being on hold awaiting customer confirmation on location. The clerk will make contact to confirm installation requirements or to have deposit returned.
O&M and Payroll Warrants
Monthly financial reports: As of Mar 31, 2023, Treasurer’s balance sheet shows $45,658.18 in the general operating fund and $113,515.82 in the reserve fund. The Imprest balance is $925.13.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the financial reports as presented, Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Customer aging status as of April 1, 2023:
60 days old- 3 customers @ ($276.00) total
90 days old- 2 customers @ ($278.19) total
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $3,281.44 Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,006.00, Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Operations
Generator update: The repairs on the Kohler backup generator continues to be a problem. As of the April 13, 2023, commissioner meeting, First Choice Electric reports that the Kohler machine is not generating the correct output voltages. The line breaker contact switch has been replaced but they were unable to obtain operational 480v 3 phase output power to the Homestead pump house.
Commissioner Colvard will be contacting Jim Kabrich, a Kohler representative at Yakima Generators, to schedule an evaluation of the current condition of the machine and recommendations. First Choice Electric and Power Systems West will be invited to attend.
Scada programming: RH2 Engineering has not reported back on a method of adjusting the SCADA control system at the Homestead pumphouse to resume pumping more slowly after an extended power outage to reduce the sudden drawdown of the aquifer. RH2 is also evaluating the cost of replacing the Homestead pump house control computer.
MIU / vault order status: MIU registers have arrived at HD Fowler. The electronic registers are critical to the meter read process and the failing units will be replaced prior to the first meter read process at the end of April. Additional meters, single and double vaults have been ordered.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the purchase of 12 new meters, 2 Ford double vaults and 3 Ford single vaults for new 2023 customer meter installs and for future inventory, Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
PRV (pressure reducing valve): Routine but necessary recalibration has not been scheduled yet. It is expected to be done during the summer (2023).
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.
Next meeting – May 11, 2023 9:30 – 11:30 am DST