Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
May 09, 2024
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, Erin Colwell, John Colvard via phone (quorum established)
Staff Present: Bruce Harris-Clerk, Charlie Cruikshank-Operator
Guests Present: Barbara Harris
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30 am
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the April 11, 2024 minutes as written, Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Administrative
O&M and Payroll Warrants
Commissioner Guimond motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $9,501.61, Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,660.00, Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Monthly financial reports: As of April 30, 2024, Treasurer’s balance sheet shows $43,495.14 in the general operating fund and $161,267.50 in the reserve fund. Imprest balance is $973.90.
Customer aging status as of May 07, 2024 was:
60 days-16 customers @ 60 days ($1,390.00)
90 days-0 customers @ 90 days ($0)
Commissioners reviewed the bids for the Lake Wenatchee Highway water main extension to service lot 4 of the Craig Carney short plat. Commissioner Colwell motioned to authorize Commissioner Guimond to sign the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the district, Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed. The contract was awarded to Dickinson Plowing and Excavation for $4,638.06. Construction is to begin after receiving the signed MOU from Craig Carney and 50% deposit of $2,320.00. Construction to be completed by July 31, 2024. Clerk Harris will contact the bidders and Craig Carney.
Customer Status Report
Clerk Harris read meters on April 25, 2024. This will be the baseline for the start of the upcoming summer billing cycle.
Leaks were reported for customers, #1076, #1099, #1137 and #1086.
Operations
The generator closeout inspection was completed and approved by the Washington Emergency Management Division (WAEMD) on April 17, 2024.
Clerk Harris completed this year’s WSRMP survey request for updated information on the district to calculate the member insurer’s 2024-2025 premium. When the evaluation of the member’s financials in the insurance pool is complete, the annual renewal rate will be invoiced to LWWD in the fall.
Notification of a 2024 Drought declaration for all of Washington State was announced on April 16, 2024. When the normal available water storage potential drops below 75%, a declaration is made. There are grants available to mitigate the impact of the draught at the local level and Commissioner Colwell will contact Washington State Dept of Health for more information regarding the grants. Clerk Harris will compose and send out water conservation letters to remind the customers of the ongoing situation.
In addition, it was suggested that LWWD consider rehabilitating some or all its source wells. Commissioner Colwell motioned for Charlie Cruikshank to contact Tumwater Drilling to get an estimate of the cost and feasibility of rehabilitating the 3 LWWD wells to improve the flow, Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Adjourn at 11:30
Next meeting – Thursday, June 13, 2024
9:30-11:30 am