Lake Wenatchee Water District
Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes
June 13, 2024
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 (via phone)
Guests Present: Barbara Harris
Commissioner Guimond called the meeting to order at 9:30
Commissioner Colwell moved to accept the May 09, 2024 minutes as written, Commissioner Colvard 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 $45,855.58 in the general operating fund and $160,547.50 in the reserve fund. The Imprest balance is $1000.00.
Commissioner Colwell motioned to approve the O&M warrant for $4047.47. Commissioner Colvard seconded; motion passed.
Commissioner Colwell motioned to approve payroll warrant for $1,461.00, Commissioner Colvard seconded, motion passed.
Customer Status Report
Clerk Harris will read meters on June 25, 2024.
Clerk Harris reported that there is new EPA oversight for larger municipal water systems (3300 connections or more) for updated reporting and protocol for internet security concerns. Commissioners discussed our procedures and processes. If a security concern occurs, the computer system will be shut down and managed manually.
Craig Carney, no new information on the MOU for a main extension.
Ryan Barr, no new information on meter installation.
D&D Realty, Commissioner Colvard reported on his discussions with the DOH and with Attorney Marc Marquis regarding ADU’s (additional dwelling units). ADU’s that are a part of the residence will use the same single water connection. The Water Availability Request form will be reviewed by the commissioners to determine if the form or supporting district Operation/Directive needs to be more specific regarding ADU’s.
Michael Lesky requested a Water Availability Certificate for new construction. He already has water service and a meter.
The Lake Wenatchee Water District Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 has been loaded on the LWWD website and distributed to those customers without email addresses.
Operations
Commissioner Colwell reported on her research on grants that might be available.
Clerk Harris reported that he placed a legal ad in the Leavenworth Echo and Cashmere paper requesting applications for the Small Works Roster.
Operator Cruickshank reported that the leak on Fir Drive will be repaired on Friday, June 14, 2024. It was waiting for utility locator markings before excavation. The leak appears to be on the district side of the meter.
Operator Cruickshank was asked by the commissioners to expedite the repair of the leak of the isolation gate valve. The repair also involves work at the reservoir.
Operator Cruickshank ordered 6 vaults and 4 have arrived. He reports that he has enough for current needs.
Operator Cruickshank does not have any information yet from Tumwater Drilling regarding the cost and feasibility of re-energizing the three district wells.
New Water Source
Commissioners discussed future needs of the water system. This will be addressed in the upcoming 2026/2032 update to the six-year water district Comprehensive Plan by RH2 Engineering.
Clerk Harris was asked to research the current Comp Plan for information regarding water rights and current capacity for the next commissioner meeting.
Next meeting – Thursday, July 11, 2024
9:30-11:30 am