Mar 08

February 16, 2017 Meeting Minutes

CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD FEBRUARY 16, 2017, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Gary Carr, Megan Corvus at 7:06 p.m., Mark Franzen, Sandy Pagano, Linda Fountain, Ken Aberle, Malcolm Moreno and Mike Steffl.  BOARD MEMBER ABSENT:  Caroline Devin

 

STAFF PRESENT:  Patricia Carr, Kris Conway   MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bret Gutzka and John Henslee

 

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 on January 19, 2017 were presented in writing.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to approve the minutes of January 19, 2017 as presented.  Seconded by Mike Steffl.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  The January Financial Summary, January Balance Sheets, January Statement of Operations, and January – December Performance to Budget Report were presented in writing.  MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Seconded by Sandy Pagano.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Business Manager’s Report:  The Business Manager’s Report, January System Status Report and January Directors’ Report were presented in writing.  Board did not believe the Directors’ Report was necessary monthly.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented.  Seconded by Linda Fountain.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Operations Report:  The January 19 – February 16, 2017 Operations Report was given verbally by Kris Conway.   He reported he had found 4 service leaks in the last month and had repaired one main line leak on Pit Road.  We had a transducer failure at Muddy Gulch which burned out one pump and we have begun installing the radio-read water meters.  This past month Kris Conway has attended a flagging class and received his certificate and he has attended a Cross Connection Class and received his recertification as a Cross Connection Specialist. The January Consumption Report, and 2016 Water Loss Report were presented in writing.   John Henslee asked about the flags in the field off of Sunrise Peaks Road.  Kris Conway explained that he had received a report of a water leak there and they had investigated.  It was found to be spring water and run-off.  He will remove the flags.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Dixon Mill Road Project Progress Report:  On hold.

 

Bylaws Committee:  Re-reviewed comments from Co-op attorney, Lucas Welliver on bylaws changes.  MOTION by Megan Corvus to accept the suggestions given by Lucas Welliver.  Seconded by Ken Aberle.  Voted.  Passed.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Annual Meeting:  It was presented that the Gaston Fire Department does their drills on Tuesdays and the fire hall would not be available on March 28th.  Discussed moving the meeting to Wednesday, March 29th or changing venue.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to move the Annual Meeting to Wednesday, March 29th so it can be held at the Gaston Fire Hall.  Seconded by Megan Corvus.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Bret Gutzka suggested we emphasize the progress being made in water loss.  John Henslee suggested including the cost of the Sensus radio-read water meters and their expected return on investment.  Kris Conway suggested we add some educational information regarding Cross Connection.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Megan Corvus stated that she had spoken to Jason Green, OAWU, and he offered to come to give another presentation when new board members are in place.

 

John Henslee asked if the financial reports would be available at the Annual Meeting.  Explained that the full Financial Report will be included in the Annual Meeting packets that are mailed to every member in March.

MOTION by Sandy Pagano to adjourn at 7:43 p.m.  Seconded by Ken Aberle.  Voted.  Passed. 

Feb 08

January 19, 2017 Meeting Minutes

CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD JANUARY 19, 2017, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Gary Carr, Megan Corvus, Mark Franzen, Sandy Pagano, Linda Fountain, Ken Aberle, Caroline Devin, Malcolm Moreno and Mike Steffl.    STAFF PRESENT:  Patricia Carr, Kris Conway

 

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 rescheduled monthly board meeting on December 27, 2016 were presented in writing.  Minutes amended to show that Mike Steffl made the motion to adjourn the Executive Session, Mark Franzen, not Mike Steffl is on the Capital Budget Committee and add under Budget discussion that Sandy Pagano and Patricia Carr are to meet to work on condensing the financial reports and reducing the paper in the board packets.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to approve the minutes of December 27, 2016 with these three amendments, that Mike Steffl made the motion to adjourn the Executive Session, Mark Franzen, not Mike Steffl is on the Capital Budget Committee and add under Budget discussion that Sandy Pagano and Patricia Carr are to meet to work on condensing the financial reports and reducing the paper in the board packets.  Seconded by Linda Fountain.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  The Preliminary December Balance Sheets, Preliminary December Statement of Operations, January – December Performance to Budget Report, December 3-year Profit and Loss Comparison Report, and January – December 3-year Profit and Loss Comparison Report were presented in writing.  One copy of the December Check Detail was available for review.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.  Seconded by Megan Corvus.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Business Manager’s Report:  The Business Manager’s Report and December Directors’ Report were presented in writing.  MOTION by Megan Corvus to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented.  Seconded by Sandy Pagano.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Operations Report:  The December 27 – January 18, 2017 Operations Report, December Consumption Report, and 2016 Water Loss Report, were presented in writing.  Kris Conway brought in copies of the consolidated maps.  Discussed that it will take a year to get a completed master plan.  Kris Conway will set up a meeting with Denny Muchmore, engineer, and any member of the board who wishes to attend to discuss the master plan.  Kris Conway stated he had interviewed a candidate for the Water Utility Worker position and sent a conditional offer letter that was accepted.   MOTION by Megan Corvus to accept the Operations Report as presented.  Seconded by Ken Aberle.  Voted.  Passed.                                     

 

OLD BUSINESS

Dixon Mill Road Project Progress Report:  On hold.

 

Bylaws Committee:  Discussed gender neutral changes and updating communication references.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to approve the bylaws changes as indicated with gender neutral references and updated communication references and send the draft to the attorney for legal review.  Seconded by Ken Aberle.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Budget:   Discussed budget changes, 501c(12) status and allocating funds for capital projects.  Reiterated that the proposed budget is for operations only and does not include capital projects.  Discussed 10% rate increase included in proposed budget.  Discussed rate increase to go into effect with the January meter reading.  MOTION by Megan Corvus to accept Version #5 of the budget as presented.  Seconded by Sandy Pagano.  Voted.  Passed.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Banking:  Discussed signers for bank accounts and CDARS account.  MOTION by Sandy Pagano to have Megan Corvus, Mark Franzen, Linda Fountain and Mike Steffl as board signers.   Seconded by Ken Aberle.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Annual Meeting preparation:  Discussed preparation for the Annual Meeting.  Megan Corvus, Linda Fountain, Patricia Carr and Kris Conway will meet to discuss the annual meeting.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

Inactive Certificate Fees:  Discussed increasing the inactive certificate fees.  MOTION by Linda Fountain to increase the annual inactive certificate fee by $50.00 to $252.00 for 2017.  Seconded by Megan Corvus.  Voted.  Passed.

 

Gary Carr requested that next meeting we have a cost analysis of how much the meters cost, how much it costs to read them, etc. for review.

 

Megan Corvus stated that she had added content to the co-op website at lawatercoop.org.  Megan Corvus will close the Facebook site.

 

MOTION by Sandy Pagano to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.  Seconded by Mike Steffl.  Voted.  Passed. 

 

Jan 04

Nov. 17 2016 Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD NOVEMBER 17, 2016, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Carr, Megan Corvus (7:06 p.m.), Mark Franzen, Linda Fountain, Ken Aberle, and Malcolm Moreno.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Caroline Devin, Sandy Pagano and Mike Steffl

STAFF PRESENT: Patricia Carr, Kris Conway

MEMBERS PRESENT: John Henslee, Bret Gutzka at 7:08 p.m.

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 regular monthly board meeting on October 20, 2016 were presented in writing.

MOTION by Linda Fountain to approve the minutes of October 20, 2016 as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.

Treasurer’s Report: The October Balance Sheets, October Statement of Operations, January – October Performance to Budget Report, October 3-year Profit and Loss Comparison Report, and January – October 3-year Profit and Loss Comparison Report were presented in writing.

MOTION by Mark Franzen to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted. Passed.

Business Manager’s Report: The Business Manager’s Report, October System Status Report, and October Directors’ Report were presented in writing.

MOTION by Linda Fountain to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.

Operations Report: The October 21 – November 17, 2016 Operations Report, October Consumption Report, and 2016 Water Loss Report, were presented in writing.

MOTION by Ken Aberle to accept the Operations Report as presented. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted. Passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Dixon Mill Road Project Progress Report: On hold

Bylaws Committee: Linda Fountain and Gary Carr have reviewed the bylaws and will present a report at the December meeting.

Engineering RFP: On hold until December board meeting.

Meters: Pat Hart from Ferguson gave a brief presentation and answered questions about the Sensus meter system. Master meter replacements are estimated to cost $2,600.00 each for the Gibson and Goodin Creek meters. Discussed features of the Sensus meter system. Will review this and possible capital budget plan.

Office remodel – IT integration: Kris Conway and Megan Corvus are working on the IT integration. Discussed possible office revisions. Discussed whether or not we want to keep our office on Albertson Road for the long term.

NEW BUSINESS

Bald Peak Booster Station: Kris Conway presented the issues in the upper Bald Peak area when the reservoir/water line is flushed. Discussed the need for a booster pump station on the south side of the Bald Peak Reservoir in order to utilize the full storage capacity of the reservoir and maintain water pressure.

Computers: Discussed the possible purchase of updated computers. Decided to use the current computers until software or hardware issues make an update mandatory.

OTHER BUSINESS

Board Packets: Discussed what reports are needed in the Board packets. Megan Corvus requested a financial changes and/or trends report. Discussed adding financial questions to “Old Business” each month.

John Henslee asked about printing reports for members in attendance at each meeting. Discussed.

Malcolm Moreno questioned the possibility of adding reservoir storage for the valley floor. The board wants to finish selecting an Engineer of Record before such a major project is considered.

MOTION by Linda Fountain to adjourn at 8:51 p.m. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.