MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD October 26, 2023, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.
Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Dave McAdams, Linda Fountain, Amber Morgan, Lisa Dutz, Ted Leach, and Terry Wymore.
Board Members Absent: Joel Mulkey, Tom Gunn
Staff Present: Jason Bayne, Matt Jackson, Kylie McDermott
This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00 PM by Don Wicks, President.
Regular Business
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the September 2023 meeting were presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.
Business Manager’s Report presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Ted Leach. Voted and passed.
The Rock Quarry Project has been capitalized.
Demos are scheduled for two new software companies to replace RVS.
Operation Manager’s Reports: presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.
Old Business
- Langley line update.
All the services have been moved over. The project is complete.
2. Home in bank foreclosure update.
Buyer has paid balance in full.
3. Letter to member with multiple homes on their property.
4. Heat Pump will be installed on November 2nd.
New Business
- Hillsboro Water Rate increase.
Hillsboro Water is increasing water rates effective January 1st 2024. PGE is also increasing rates. Due to this, a 10% rate increase for LA Water is recommended.
Motion to approve by Dave McAdams. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted and passed.
- Hardship Certificate Issue.
Inquire with member regarding the septic system. Provide water certificate with transfer fees as needed.
- Leak Credits presented in writing.
MOTION to adjourn by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted and passed.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
