Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
April 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, Craig Carney
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the Mar 14, 2024 minutes as written, Commissioner Colvard moved to second, motion passed.
Administrative
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $9,069.09. Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,647.00, Commissioner Guimond seconded, motion passed.
Customer Status Report
Clerk Harris will read meters on April 25, 2024. This will be the baseline for the start of the upcoming summer billing cycle.
Clerk Harris reported that the LWWD website is up and running and has been brought up to date with minutes, agendas, resolutions and the 2024 budget. He will notify customers that it’s now available for viewing.
Craig Carney presented 3 Applications for New Water Service and payment for the 3 short plat connections. Clerk Harris will request bids from 3 vendors on the small works roster and will compose a Memorandum of Understanding for lot #4 that will require a mainline extension in the county road easement. The MOU will specify a deposit of 50% of the accepted bid.
Operator Cruikshank reported that the vault for the new Robert Turner parcel (271718430150) had been damaged over the 2023/2024 winter season and has been replaced with a new vault.
Commissioner Colvard reported on his discussions with the county regarding the ADU application for the D&D Realty parcel. He will contact Attorney Marc Marquis for his advice.
Clerk Harris will email the owner of Mt. Park parcel 271614700055 about his timetable for connecting to the system. If the installation is to be delayed further, the new vault located on his property will be picked up to be used on other customer installs due to limited supply. The owner can request a replacement vault when he is ready to complete the installation.
Operations
Operator Cruikshank reported on LWW repairs, a leak repair in the Brown Road pumphouse and a broken cable indicator in the LWW reservoir.
Commissioner Colvard reported on discussions regarding water rights and new water sources. He will ask Attorney Marc Marquis about LWWD water rights.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to purchase 5 single vaults and 2 double vaults. Commissioner Guimond seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard requested that Operator Cruikshank notify him whenever damage is done to a vault.
Discussion about Carson property. Still waiting for the letter from Dickinson family regarding definition of ownership of this property as it relates to the transfer agreement terms.
Adjourn at 11:05 AM
Next meeting – Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:30-11:30 am