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Board Meeting Minutes – November 21, 2019

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD NOVEMBER 21, 2019 AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:   Don Wicks, Mark Franzen, Malcolm Moreno, Tom Gunn, Linda Fountain, Lisa Dutz, and Mike Steffl.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:   Amber Morgan, Ken Aberle

STAFF PRESENT:   Kris Conway, Kyle Culley, Mason Childers, Laurie Lago,

STAFF ABSENT:   Patricia Carr

MEMBERS PRESENT:   Cam Dutz

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

 

Secretary’s Report:   The minutes of the October 2019 meeting was presented in writing.

Motion by Mark Franzen to accept the minutes. Seconded by Lisa Dutz. Voted and passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:   The treasurer’s report was not available  –  Defer report to next meeting.

Amber Morgan sent 2020 operating budget to Don Wicks and Kris Conway for review.

 

Business Manager’s Report:   The Business Manager’s report was presented in writing.

Motion by Mark Franzen to accept the Business Mangers Report. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted and passed.

Field Manager’s Report:   The Field Manager’s Report was presented by Kris Conway.

MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Field Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted. Passed.

  • Parmele Road project on Laurelwood Road was completed. One member was moved to continue service.
  • One member with extremely past due account was turned off. Upgraded Laurelwood line from Bald Peak to the bottom of Laurelwood. Completed 11K under budgeted amount.
  • Installed a PRV on Laurelwood Drive.
  • Master Plan will be updated, some items on the master plan were able to be completed during the Parmele project.
  • Worked on severe weather plan, NOAA is expecting a harsh winter.
  • Worked with Amber Morgan on 2020 operating budget.
  • Met with JWC and received a tour of the new water treatment plant..
  • Met with new Hillsboro Water Director and Tacy Steele regarding new rates.
  • Hydrant project put off due to Parmele project, will be going back to that project .
  • Water Loss Table presented and showing on track to be 6 million gallons less loss than last year.
  • Restarting leak detection on the whole system going grid by grid.

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. OAWU rate Study:   No response from Tim Tice.
  2. Hydrant replacements:   Stopped to work on Parmele project, restarting in December.
  3. Easement LaSalle Pump Station:   Approved by member, all items rec’d and ready to be recorded with the county.
  4. Jet Pay – RVS Programming:   CD received and will be loading soon and working out details.
  5. Quickbooks:   Multi or Online, leaning towards multi-user with server. Chart of Accounts needs updated for new year. Work with Pedro to develop, although use Pedro’s time wisely.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1. Leak Credits – Motion by Tom Gunn to approve. Seconded by Mike Steffl. Voted and passed.

2. Hillsboro Water Rate and SDC Review – 2.6% increase in Jan. SDC rates reduced, pass on reduced saving to customers.

3. Inactivating water certificate – A member is requesting to inactivate a meter. If member wants to inactivate a meter, they can, just make sure they are aware they will need to pay the current disconnect charge and the current re-install fee when reinstalled. Motion by Tom Gunn to approve allowing members to inactivate their meter. Seconded by Mark Franzen. Voted and passed.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

None

 

MOTION by Tom Gunn to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Seconded by Mike Steffl. Voted. Passed.

Ken Aberle