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Springhill Meter Removals – Two meters on Springhill Rd that were no longer valid meters were shut off at the mainline corp stop and removed.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