CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Carr, Megan Corvus, Ken Aberle, Linda Fountain, Thomas Gunn, Mark Franzen and Mike Steffl. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Caroline Devin
STAFF PRESENT: Patricia Carr
MEMBERS PRESENT: Miki Kramer, Jerry Kramer, Malcolm Moreno and Don Wicks
This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative Board of Directors was called to order at 7:00 PM by Gary Carr, Chairman.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the monthly board meeting held on August 17, 2017 were presented in writing. MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the minutes of August 17, 2017 as presented. Seconded by Thomas Gunn. Voted. Passed.
Treasurer’s Report: The August Financial Summary, August Balance Sheets, August Statement of Operations, and January – December Performance to Budget Report, were presented in writing. MOTION by Ken Aberle to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Seconded by Thomas Gunn. Voted. Passed.
Business Manager’s Report: The Business Manager’s Report and August System Status Report were presented in writing. MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Thomas Gunn. Voted. Passed.
Operations Report: The Field Manager’s Report, the 2017 Water Loss Report and August Consumption Report were presented in writing. MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Operations Report as presented. Seconded by Mike Steffl. Voted. Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Temporary Water Utility Worker: Tabled
NEW BUSINESS
Fencing Withycombe Pump Station: We have been having problems with tampering of the equipment at Withycombe Pump Station and sanitation issues with people camping on site. A bid of $10,854.56 from Rick’s Custom Fencing for fencing Withycombe Pump Station was presented in writing. MOTION by Thomas Gunn to accept the bid of $10,854.56 from Rick’s Custom Fencing and to authorize fencing Withycombe Pump Station. Seconded by Megan Corvus. Voted. Passed.
Construction Standards: Presented addition #42 to the Construction Standards in writing. MOTION by Megan Corvus to approve the addition of #42 to the Public Water District Standards (Construction Standards) as recommended. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ken Aberle stated that since the Co-op’s dump truck has over 250,000 miles on it and needs extensive work, he will be going with Kris Conway on Monday to examine a dump truck the City of Hillsboro has for sale.
MOTION by Thomas Gunn to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Seconded by Mike Steffl. Voted. Passed.
Executive Session convened at 7:25 p.m. and adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Reconvene regular session at 7:33 p.m.
MOTION by Thomas Gunn to appoint Don Wicks to the Board of Directors. Seconded by Mike Steffl. Voted. Passed unanimously.
MOTION by Linda Fountain to adjourn reconvened regular session at 7:34 p.m. Seconded by Thomas Gunn. Reconvened Executive Session with Don Wicks present.
