CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD NOVEMBER 29, 2018, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Wicks, Ken Aberle, Tom Gunn, Linda Fountain, Lisa Dutz , Mark Franzen, David McAdams and Mike Steffl, BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Megan Corvus
STAFF PRESENT: Patricia Carr, Kris Conway, Kyle Culley and Jerry Nethken
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Henslee and Malcolm Moreno.
This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative Board of Directors was called to order at 6:01 PM by Don Wicks, Chairman.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the monthly board meeting held on October 25, 2018 were presented in writing. MOTION by Tom Gunn to accept the minutes of October 25, 2018 as presented. Seconded by David McAdams. Voted. Passed.
Treasurer’s Report: The October Previous Year Comparison Report, the January – October Previous Year Comparison Report and the Performance to Budget Report were presented in writing. MOTION by Mark Franzen to accept the Financial Reports as presented. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted. Passed. Don Wicks suggested moving the previous year column to the left.
Business Manager’s Report: The Business Manager’s Report and October System Status Report were presented in writing. Discussion. MOTION by Ken Aberle to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted. Passed.
Field Manager’s Report: The Field Manager’s Report, Water Loss Report, and October Consumption Report were presented in writing. Kris Conway gave a verbal review of the Field Manager’s Report. Kris Conway stated that Metro wants to move forward with water service and they will be setting up a Predesign Conference. MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Field Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Tom Gunn. Voted. Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Hartley Road update: Kris Conway stated he thought this was dropped. Don Wicks asked Kris to review the agenda and remove/add items prior to the agenda being sent to the board each month.
Banking – CD: Patricia Carr let the board know the CDs had been purchased and gave the interest rates and banks on those for which she has received the paperwork.
Master Plan Update: Kris Conway stated Westech has submitted a draft of chapters 1-7 for staff review and Westech plans to have a completed draft of the Master Plan for board review by mid-December.
Tank diving: Kris Conway stated that the tank diving is scheduled for December 11-13, 2018.
NEW BUSINESS
Define Water Loss: Kris Conway stated he is still working on this document.
Definitions: David McAdams presented, in writing, definitions for the terms “water sold for commercial purposes”, “commercial water usage”, “residential dwelling unit”, “commercial establishment”, and “primarily”. MOTION by Ken Aberle to add these definitions to the L. A. Water Cooperative Procedures Manual. Seconded by Lisa Dutz. Voted. Passed.
Budget Approval: Discussed changes in previous version of budget. Discussed options for copier replacement. MOTION by Mark Franzen to purchase the copier. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed. (Copier presented is a Toshiba e-STUDIO 2500AC Color MFP at a purchase price of $6,960.00) (Copier will be brought in for a trial period prior to purchase)
MOTION by Linda Fountain to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Seconded by Lisa Dutz. Voted. Passed.
Executive Session Reconvene at 8:16 p.m.
MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the 2019 operating budget as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
MOTION by Tom Gunn to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
