Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2024
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, John Colvard (quorum established)
Staff Present: Bruce Harris-Clerk, Charlie Cruikshank-Operator
Guests Present: Barbara Harris
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30
Commissioner Colvard moved to accept the June 13, 2024, minutes as written, Commissioner Guimond moved to second, motion passed.
Administrative
Approve: O&M and Payroll Warrants
Monthly financial reports: As of March 31, 2024, Treasurer’s balance sheet shows $42,408.26 in the general operating fund and $160,547.50 in the reserve fund. The Imprest balance is $973.90.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $10,069.78. Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,950.00, Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Customer Status Report
The water usage reports were distributed to the commissioners. Commissioners discussed May-June leak report and excessive water usage customers. Customers who can’t find leaks on their property may need to hire a locater service.
WSRMP Insurance
Commissioner Colvard motioned that the LWWD Board (1) approve the amendments to the Interlocal Agreement of the Water and Sewer Risk Management Pool, which were approved by the Pool’s Board of Directors at its March 21, 2024 meeting; and (2) authorize the LWWD Board President, Commissioner Fred Guimond to sign the Pool’s Amended Interlocal Agreement; Guimond seconded, motion passed. Commissioner Guimond signed the amended interlocal agreement.
New Connection Status
Carney – MOU and deposit have not been returned to the clerk. He asked the clerk via email to extend the 90-day requirement for initiating meter installations. Commissioner Guimond made a motion to extend the 90-day requirement for starting the installation. Commissioner Colvard recused himself and the motion failed. Per LWWD policy, the bi-monthly billing for the basic service will begin 120 days after the ‘Request for Water Service’ was received even though the meters have not been installed. He is still encouraged to complete the installation as soon as possible.
Barr – Clerk will send a letter to request that if the meter/vault is not installed by September 1, 2024, it should be returned to the district for safe storage until installation can be assured.
Utility Tax
Clerk Harris is researching the requirements for the amended public utility tax that was updated in 2024 WA legislative session. Clerk Harris contacted MRSC for directions and will send those communications to Commissioner Colvard. Impact on the application of the tax will be reviewed and communicated to our customers once the requirements have been verified.
Operations
Operator Cruikshank will repair the water level gauge at Lake Wenatchee reservoir after the repair at the pump house has been completed.
A leak on Maple Drive was repaired. The pavement needs to be repaired.
Operator Cruikshank requested permission to contact Mike Dickinson about building a lean-to at the Lake Wenatchee pump house for storage of vaults.
Operator Cruikshank reported that there is a leak at the valve on North Shore across from Pat Dickinson’s house. He will find the cost of a new gate valve.
Commissioner Colvard reported that the DOE is requesting more information on the grant request for re-energizing the Lake Wenatchee well. The operator is going to verify with the contractor that provided the estimate on the level of improved efficiency that can be expected.
Clerk Harris reported on the water rights for capacity and growth from the 2020 Comp Plan and gave a printed report to the commissioners for their review.
Next meeting – Thursday, August 08, 2024
9:30-11:30 am