Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2025
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, John Colvard, Erin Colwell (quorum established)
Staff Present: Bruce Harris-Clerk, Charlie Cruickshank-Operator
Guests Present: Barbara Harris,
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30am
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the December 14, 2024 minutes as written, Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Administrative
Approve: O&M and Payroll Warrants
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $5,396.30. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,515.00. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colwell motioned to approve Commissioner Guimond remain President for 2025, Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colwell motioned to approve Commissioner Colvard remain Secretary for 2025. Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the resolution for the pay increase for Clerk and Secretary. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed. Resolution was signed.
Meter Reading
Meters were read on January 2, 2025. The water usage report was emailed to the commissioners on January 3, 2025.
7 meters registered leaks. All 7 were contacted.
8 meters did not register data, either because of snow, water, freezing temperatures or failed batteries. If the same meters continue to fail, the MIU’s containing the batteries will be replaced in the spring.
Public Utility Tax
Bookkeeper continues to work with Dept of Revenue to determine process and frequency of submitting the tax. It was suggested that the LWWD Imprest account be used for payment. If this account is used, the current approved balance limit will need to be increased for the payments.
Operations
The new shed at the pump house is complete. The valve repairs will be completed by April 30, 2025.
Next meeting – Thursday, February 13, 2025
9:30-11:30 am