Jan 25

Board Meeting Minutes – April 27, 2023

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD April 27th, 2023, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.

 Board Members Present:  Don Wicks, Amber Morgan, Dave McAdams, Linda Fountain, Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn, Joel Mulkey, and Terry Wymore.

Board Members Absent:  Ted Leach

Staff Present:  Tish King, Jason Bayne, and Matt Thompson

Member/Guest Present:  Steve Roper, Mike Willcuts

This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00 PM by Don Wicks, President.

Guests Steve Roper and Mike Willcuts addressed the board about updates to Laurelwood Estates Project.

Introduction of New Staff: Operation Manager: Jason Bayne, Field Technician: Matt Thompson, Business Manager: Tish King

Regular Business

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes of the March 2023 meeting were presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Amber Morgan.  Seconded by Tom Gunn.  Voted and passed.

Treasurer’s Report:  presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.

Motion by Tom Gunn to authorize Dave McAdams to roll over the proceeds of the CD that matured in April to a new CD due in two years.  Seconded by Amber Morgan.  Voted and passed.

Business Manager’s Report presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Dave McAdams.  Voted and passed.

Operation Manager’s Reports:  presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Amber Morgan.  Voted and passed.

Jason Bayne to review the CDs from previous tank dives.  Telemetry project using either SCADA or Mission put on hold due to the expense.  Matt Thompson implemented a Diamond Maps/GPS system.

Old Business

  1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – topographical survey under review by our engineering firm.

New Business

  1. Bald Peak PRV at Whitmore needs to be replaced. Plan is to bypass existing PRV to limit the impact to water users.
  2. Langley line has a leak. Plan is to put in a new line and then hook up the water uses minimizing the down time.
  3. Water Certificate Request.
    Motion to approved by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Linda Fountain.  Voted and passed.
  4. Leak Credit
    Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Dave McAdams.  Voted & passed.
  5. Jason Bayne said he was getting quotes for a dump trailer and wanted to trade in the two existing trailers. The dump trailer will also haul the excavator and tractor.
    Motion by Don Wicks to approve quote of $14K for the dump trailer and the trade ins.  Seconded by Linda Fountain.  Voted and passed.
  6. The engineer working on the water line issue at the Westside Rock Quarry said he is pursuing use of a driveway for the new line.
  7. Discussed purchase of a vacuum trailer. Don Wicks recommended continuing rental instead of purchase.
  8. Dave McAdams brought up issue of the CD that rolled over in April. As treasurer Dave McAdams to be added as an authorized agent for the CDs.  Board authorized the four board members to proceed with rolling over future CDs without additional board approval required.
  9. Tish King to review the Operations Budget. And make category changes as she and the field staff think are appropriate. There is to be no change to the bottom line already approved by the board.

 

MOTION to adjourn by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Dave McAdams.  Voted and passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:44 P.M.

Executive Session

Jan 25

Board Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2023

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD March 23, 2023 at Gaston Fire Hall.

Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Ted Leach, Amber Morgan, Dave McAdams, Linda Fountain, Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn, Terry Wymore

Board Members Absent: Joel Mulkey

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

Member/Guest Present: Fire Chief Lorne Vaught

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00pm by Don Wicks, President

Guest and Co-op Member, Fire Chief Lorne Vaught addressed fire hydrants and documentation required to assist the fire department with their Annual Insurance Coverage review.  Operations Manager to complete form and return to Chief Vaught.

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the February 2023 meeting were presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed 

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Ted Leach. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted & Passed

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:          

Staff Shortage – due to lack of field staff, just maintaining status quo is all we can do at present.

Old Business

  1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – topographical survey under review by our engineering firm.
  2. Capital Improvement Projects – SCADA information

New Business

  1. Elect Officers

President & Chair – Don Wicks

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted & Passed

Vice President – Joel Mulkey

Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Secretary – Linda Fountain

Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Treasurer – David McAdams

Motion to approve by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Don Wicks. Voted & Passed

  1. 2022 Financials

Motion to approve by Linda Fountain.  Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed 

  1. Unpaid Inactive Certificate Fees – certified letter to be sent to customers with unpaid inactive fees informing them of potential cancellation of certificates.
  2. New Rates – rate increase voted in last meeting will take effect June 1st

Motion to increase effective June 1, 2023 by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Ted Leach.  Voted & Passed.

  1. New Certificate request

Motion to Deny by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Terry Wymore.  Voted and Passed

Tom Gunn abstained from vote.

  1. Staffing Changes – Moved to Executive Session

Other Business

Motion to transfer $250K to Columbia Bank from Heritage Bank and to move another $250K into a 6-month CD to ensure FDIC coverage and lessen our liability during the current banking system instability by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted & Passed.

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 6:45

Executive Session

Jan 25

Board Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2023

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD February 23, 2023 via Zoom due to unsafe weather conditions.

Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Ted Leach, Amber Morgan, Joel Mulkey, Dave McAdams, Linda Fountain

Board Members Absent: Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn, Megan Corvus,

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:02pm by Don Wicks, President

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the January 2023 meeting were presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed    

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted & Passed

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:           

Staff Shortage – due to lack of field staff, just maintaining status quo is all we can do at present.

Old Business

  1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – topographical survey under review by our engineering firm.

New Business

  1. Rates & Increases – City of Hillsboro rate increases and PGE rate increases.

Motion to increase rates by 6% effective April 2023 by Ted Leach.  Seconded by Linda Fountain.  Voted & Passed.

  1. Capital Improvement Projects – list presented with request to put on hold until fully staffed.

Motion to approve list as presented pending confirmation of project costs and available funding by Joel Mulkey.  Seconded by Dave McAdams.  Voted & Passed.

  1. Annual Meeting – discussed preparation for meeting.

Other Business

Motion to install Ted Leach as VP by Linda Fountain.  Seconded by Don Wicks.

Question regarding Workers Comp coverage for Laurie as she is out in the field more with short staff. Determined she is sufficiently covered for field work as well as office.

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 7:17

Executive Session

 

Jan 25

Board Meeting Minutes – January 26, 2023

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD January 26, 2023 at Gaston Fire Hall

 Board Members Present: Ted Leach, Tom Gunn, Amber Morgan, Joel Mulkey, Dave McAdams, Lisa Dutz

Board Members Absent: Don Wicks, Linda Fountain, Megan Corvus,

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

Guest Present: Lindsay Bershauer

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:01pm by Amber Morgan, Treasurer

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the September 2022 meeting were presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Joel Mulkey. Voted & Passed

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:

Storm Clean-up and Customer Leaks – dealt with numerous customers regarding leaks on service lines due to the extreme cold weather and freezing lines and meters.

Olson Reservoir and Bridgefarmer communication problem – after the storm the Bridgefarmer pump station and the Olson tank lost communication.  Brightside and I were finally able to find 2 good wires and restore communication.  The wires that are cross country between the tank and pump house may have to be replaced soon as the combination of wires being used at present is about the last combo still functioning.

Shop Office – continuing work to complete shop office repairs.

Staff Shortage – due to lack of field staff, just maintaining status quo is all we can do at present. 

Old Business

  1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – topographical survey in process.

 

New Business

  1. Leak Credits

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn.  Seconded by Dave McAdams.  Voted & Passed.

  1. Rates & Increases – City of Hillsboro rate increases and PGE rate increases – deferred to next meeting
  2. Capital Improvement Projects – deferred to next meeting

Motion to adjourn by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 7:10

Jan 25

Board Meeting Minutes – December 29, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD December 29, 2022 at Gaston Fire Hall Parking Lot

 Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Linda Fountain, Ted Leach, Megan Corvus, Dave McAdams

Board Members Absent: Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn, Amber Morgan, Joel Mulkey

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:15pm by Don Wicks, Chair

Due to flooding at the fire hall, meeting was held in the parking lot and all items were deferred to next meeting other than the two motions below.

Motion to allow the hiring of Haworth Construction on an emergency response bases until staff can be hired and trained by Dave McAdams.  Seconded By Linda Fountain. Voted & Passed.

Motion to approve the 2023 budget as presented by Linda Fountain.  Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed.

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Ted Leach. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 6:45pm

Board Meeting Minutes – November 23, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD November 23, 2022 at Gaston Fire Hall

Board Members Present:            Don Wicks, Linda Fountain, Ted Leach, Tom Gunn, Amber Morgan, Joel Mulkey

Board Members Absent:                   Megan Corvus, Dave McAdams, Lisa Dutz

Staff Present:                 Laurie Lago

 

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:15pm by Don Wicks, Chair.

Motion to nominate Joel Mulkey to fill vacated position until next election, by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Ted Leach. Voted and Passed.

 

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the September 2022 meting were presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted and passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted and passed.

 

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted and passed.

 

Field Report – report presented in writing is below:

Southwind Leak – Repaired leak on Southwind Drive

Winterizing – Crew has been working on winterizing all pump station and reservoirs.

Rossman Pump – Parts finally arrived for a pump that is down at Rossman. Pulled pump, made repairs, and re-installed pump. We now have both pumps working again at Rossman.

Langley Line – Dan’s Leak Detection has checked the line. We have about 850 feet of line that currently has several small leaks with no customers tapped within that section. The entire line length is approximately 1900 feet with 8 customer taps. The line installed was only 20 gauge PVC that should be 80 gauge. We would want to increase the pipe gauge whether we just do one section, or the whole line.

 

Old Business

Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – topographical survey in process, and lawyer is reviewing our easement and rights. Operations Manger to call Western Rock to update on topo study and expectations.

Academy Property Certificates – Developer meeting moved to December

 

New Business

Leak Credits – Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted and passed.

Draft 2023 Budget – Deferred to next meeting

Rates – Deferred to next meeting

Capital Improvement Projects – Deferred to next meeting

 

 

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Ted Leach. Voted and passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm

Board Meeting Minutes – October 27, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD October 27, 2022, at Gaston Fire Hall

Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Amber Morgan, Linda Fountain, David McAdams, Ted Leach, Lisa Dutz.

Board Members Absent: Megan Corvus, Tom Gunn

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00pm by Don Wicks, Chair

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the September, 2022 meeting were presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted and passed.

Treasurer’s Report – Presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain., Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.

Operation Manager’s Report – Business, Field and Water Loss Report presented in writing. Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:

Langley Leak – Repaired another leak on the Langley line

Moreno Drive Water Outage – Crew responded to water loss on Moreno drive (after hours). A leak on a customer’s line was pulling all the water from the customers above. Turned off the water to the customer with the leak and all other customers water was restored. Told customer with the leak, he could have his water turned back on when his leak was fixed.

PRV Box Install on Langley – Wooden box around PRV on Langley drive was deteriorating and was beyond repair. New box finally arrived and was installed.

New Service on Bald Peak – Inactive certificate on Bald Peak was made active and a new meter was installed, requiring a bore under the road.

Grounds Maintenance – Worked on making sure all reservoirs and pump stations received a final mowing and trimming before the rain sets in.

Tank Re-coating – Met with Veolia and gave tour of the three reservoirs that need interior re-coating.

 

Old Business

  • Mainline re-alignment in Rock Quarry – Topographical survey in process and lawyer is reviewing our easement and rights.
  • Academy Property Certificates – Working on setting up a meeting with L.A. Water’s Engineer and the Developer’s Engineer.
  • Bald Peak State Park – Water service request and potential future reservoir site – cost fo topo study is $32k – decision to hold off for now as there are more pressing issues that money can be used for.
  • City of Hillsboro price increase for 2023 – 4.5% rate increase starting Jan 1, 2023. Passing the rate increase on was discussed, but no decision was made at this time.
  • Financial Assistance for a customer – hardship

 

 

New Business

  • Shop/Office Building Foundation Issues – Cracking in foundation – getting assessments from foundation companies.
  • Budget Items – Discussed items to include in next year’s budget.
  • Retirement – Simple IRA vs 401k – Motion to move the simple IRA over to a 401k, by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.
  • Check Signers – 2 new check signers needed. Amber Morgan and Dave McAdams volunteered to be added as check signers, and Ken Aberle is to be removed.

 

Other Business

  • Tanks – Discussed meeting with Veolia regarding condition of our tanks. Operations Manager directed to arrange for inspections on all tanks with ROV inspectors on worst tanks.
  • Leak Credit – Motion to approve by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted and passed.
  • Pumps – Discussed quotes. Will proceed with HPS.

 

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted and passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:15pm

 

 

Board Meeting Minutes – September 22, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD September 22, 2022 at L.A. Water Coop Office.

 Board Members Present:      Ken Aberle, Linda Fountain, David McAdams, Ted Leach, Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn

Board Members Absent:       Megan Corvus, Don Wicks, Amber Morgan

Staff Present:       Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:07pm by Ken Aberle, Vice Chair

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the August 2022 meeting were presented in writing.

Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted & Passed       

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing. Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing. Motion to approve by Tom Gunn. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

 

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:           

Langley Leak – Repaired 2 leaks on Langley line in an area that has already been repaired 5 times in the past few years.  Need to look at line replacement.

LaSalle Service Line Leak – Service line repair on LaSalle Rd for leaks on our side of the meter.

Goodin Creek Leak – Repaired leak on main line on Goodin Creek Rd.

LaSalle Mainline – Met with our engineer at the LaSalle leak location and reviewed pictures.  He asked us to pothole along the mainline on LaSalle from the start of gravel up to where the leak was suspected. Discovered our line is off from our maps and suspected leak by about 10 feet.  We have scheduled leak detection to come out and check the line to be sure, but it is looking like that leak area may be an old culvert and/or a spring and not our mainline.

Parmele Leak – Repaired a mainline leak on Parmele Road.

Spring Hill Field Fire – our fire hydrant on the Spring Hill line prior to Withycombe was used to fill tankers to fight this fire.  Nick stayed onsite to monitor our incoming pressure at the pumphouse to prevent pump damage.  A total of about 12K gallons was used during the fire.

PGE Power Outage – Sites started losing power on Friday (9/9) late morning and continued to shut down sites throughout the day.  Some stations power came back up by Saturday afternoon, with most not coming back online till Sunday (9/11) afternoon.  Bald Peak and upper portion of Albertson did not lose power.  With no pumps working at Withycombe, a handful of customers had very low pressure or no water and Cox Reservoir at the shop was unable to fill as it is gravity fed from the bottom of Albertson.  Gibson was also down so there was no route for water to pump up to Rossman.  All tanks were low and a few critically low by the time power was restored to all pump stations, but we did not run out of water in any tanks. By Tuesday most tanks had recovered and were back to normal.

 

Old Business

  1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – Update – have lawyer review easement and advise
  2. Service Line on Spring Hill – Update

 

New Business

Leak Credits – Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted & Passed

Financial Assistance for a Customer – research hardship account parameters

City of Hillsboro price increase for 2023 – .08 per 100 CF = .0001 per gallon – review last few years rate increases and determine $ amount we have lost by not passing increases on to coop members.

Water Usage Comparison – May to August

Academy Property Certificates – meeting with developer and Gaston Fire

Langley Road Water Line – failing

Bald Peak State Park  Water service request – Have topography done by Engineering firm to determine if tank site at park would be beneficial to us.

 

Other Business

– none –

Motion to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 7:37pm

 

 

Board Meeting Minutes – August 25, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD August 25, 2022 at Gaston Fire Hall.

Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Ken Aberle, Amber Morgan, Linda Fountain, David McAdams, Ted Leach, Lisa Dutz, Tom Gunn

Board Members Absent: Megan Corvus

Staff Present: Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:05pm by Don Wicks, Chair

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the July 2022 meeting were presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Ken Aberle. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:

LaSalle Leak – Leak on LaSalle Road towards the top. When we exposed the line where water was appearing on the road, it was discovered that section of line is encased in concrete and the concrete was separated enough to allow the water to leak in that spot. With the pressures in that area over 100psi, that leak could be anywhere in the section of line encased in concrete and the whole section of line encased in concrete will have to be replaced. We hired a vac truck to pothole along the line to determine each end of the concrete sleeve and there is approx. a 400ft section of line that will need replaced. I have contacted our engineer to start the process of permits, engineering, etc. to get this project started. We will need to hire a utility contractor to handle this section of line replacement.

Springhill Leak – Mainline on Springhill was hit by excavator. Luckily it was a quick easy repair and only a few customers were without water for less than 2 hours.

Hartley Leaks – Chased a couple possible leaks on Hartley Road that ended up being Laurelwood Water leaks that we reported to them.

Old Business
1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – Update
2. Service Line on Spring Hill – Update

New Business
1. Leak Credits
Motion to approve by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted & Passed

2. Insurance Increase for Directors & Officers
Motion to approve the increase of Director and Officer coverage at the provided quote by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

3. Heritage Investment Accounts
Motion to allow Linda Fountain, Amber Morgan, and Tom Gunn to allocate out the investment account of $725K into various CD’s that will come due at 6-month intervals by Don Wicks. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed with Tom Gunn opposed.
4. Update on Interior Tank Coating – information has been sent to Veolia to begin the process of getting a quote on recoating the interior of our tanks that are showing wear.

Other Business
1. Pump Order – Information presented, further quotes requested.
2. 990 – Dave McAdams to review prior to vote

Motion to adjourn by Ken Aberle. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted & Passed
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15pm
Executive Session

 

Board Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2022

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L.A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD July 28, 2022.

Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Ken Aberle, Amber Morgan, Linda Fountain, David McAdams, Ted Leach, Lisa Dutz

Board Members Absent: Tom Gunn, Megan Corvus
Staff Present: Laurie Lago

This meeting of the LA Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00pm by Don Wicks, Chair

Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the June 2022 meeting were presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Ken Aberle. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted & Passed

Treasurer’s Report – presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted & Passed

Operation Manager’s Reports – Business, Field, and Water Loss Reports presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted & Passed

Field Report – Report presented in writing is below:

Springhill Meter Removals – Two meters on Springhill Rd that were no longer valid meters were shut off at the mainline corp stop and removed.

Airey Drive Leak – A old meter that was no longer in service was not disconnected from the mainline. Work being done in the area caused it to break and cause mainline leak. Crew found mainline and disconnected properly at the corp stop and removed old meter.

Rossman Pumps – Both pumps at Rossman are faulty. We were able to find a new motor and rebuild one of the pumps, but the impeller is really bad and we cannot get the part for a few weeks. The other pump is struggling as well, but we can’t get parts for a while. We are watching them closely and have parts on order.

Old Business
1. Mainline Re-alignment in Rock Quarry – waiting on response
2. Service Line – abandon and move – Written Update Provided

New Business

Leak Credits
Motion to approve by Ken Aberle. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

1. Accounting Information – see attached information
Motion to approve the engagement letter with People First Consulting by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted & Passed
2. CIP Projects – Discussed Engineer’s meeting and list of projects. Discussed projects that should be pursued by current staff and projects to get quotes from contractors for future planning.

Other Business
1. Heritage Investment Accounts – Need 2 new signers to add to account.
Motion to keep signer Tom Gunn and add signers Amber Morgan and Linda Fountain, by Don Wicks. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted & Passed
Motion to adjourn by Ken Aberle. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted & Passed

Meeting Adjourned at 7:25pm
Executive Session