Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
December 12, 2024
Location: Fire Station #91
21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy
Commissioners Present: Fred Guimond, John Colvard, Erin Colwell (quorum established)
Staff Present: Bruce Harris-Clerk
Guests Present: Barbara Harris, Ryan Peterson-RH2 Engineering
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30am
Commissioner Guimond moved to accept the November 14, 2024 minutes as written, Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Administrative
Approve: O&M and Payroll Warrants
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $20,395.56. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,812.00. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed.
Meter Reading
Meters will be read during the winter when leaks are evident or after heavy freezing/ thawing conditions or as needed.
Customer Status Report
Customer requested advice on leak intervention devices. LWWD does not make recommendations on these devices.
Commissioner Guimond has contacted the STR agency that manages the Davison property. They have found no leaks. Commissioner Guimond will recontact them to recommend that they turn off all water and check the meter star dial for water movement.
Another customer requested information on pressure reducing valves. Clerk Harris will verify pressure at his location and refer him to LWWD policy regarding pressure reducing valves. Engineering has recommended that pressure reducing valves should not be installed on services connections under 80 pounds per square inch (psi). LWWD pressure zones have been designed in the reconstruction of the system to be under 80 psi at any point along the water mains within each zone.
A partial payment was made by a customer with a large past due bill.
2025 Budget
Commissioner Colvard motioned to approve the 2025 budget. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed. Resolution was signed.
Commissioner Colvard motioned to increase the hourly rate for operator to $50.00 effective, November 1, 2024. Commissioner Colwell seconded; motion passed. Resolution was signed.
Commissioner Colwell motioned to increase the hourly rate for the clerk and secretary to $36.00 effective January 1, 2025. Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed. Resolution will be signed at January 2025 meeting.
Public Utility Tax
Completed account ownership changes and discussed filing the DOR excise tax with the bookkeeper. She linked DOR accounts but could not create tax filing account (said already exists). She will work with DOR to resolve the problem.
Operations
Ryan Peterson discussed how the benefits realized in the LWW well reconditioning process might also be achieved when applied to the Brown Road well since its age was similar. Commissioner Colvard will be referencing some of the project results on his drought grant application for reconditioning the other two LWWD wells.
Next meeting – Thursday, January 09, 2025
9:30-11:30 am