| Minutes 2009 - LFPWD Minutes February 23, 2009 |
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Page 2 of 16 LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2009 Commissioners present: Timothy Davis, Julie Hungar and William Currie Others present: Alan Kerley, District Water Manager; Dan Mundall, Engineer; and Jackee Zweekhorst, Office Administrator. Mr. Davis called the meeting to order at 9:03 am. The Commissioners approved the agenda Dr. Hungar moved and Mr. Currie seconded Mr. Davis serving as President for the coming year. Motion passed. Dr. Hungar moved and Mr. Davis seconded Mr. Currie serving as Treasurer for the coming year. Motion Passed. Dr. Hungar moved and Mr. Currie seconded adopting the minutes of the January 19, 2009, Board meeting as written. Motion passed. Ms. Zweekhorst reported that after payment of vouchers the funds had the following balances: Maintenance Fund at $88,148.25, Capital Improvement Fund at $622,277.70, PWTF at $351,102.55, Market Rate Account at $500.00 and New Well Fund $1,994,220.53 Revenue for the month of January totaled $78,433.47 with $53,676.46 from water sales, $11,170.49 in Capital Improvement Fees, $2,676.54 in Washington State Excise tax, City of Lake Forest Park Franchise Fee $2,714.67 and $6,736.75 in interest payments. Vouchers No.099762 through No.099827 in the amount of $51,705.40 were authorized for payment. A discussion was held regarding future Commissioner Candidates to fill the vacant position effective December 31, 2009. Mr. Mundall arrived at 9:26 am. Mr. Kerley reported the following: On January 23, the watermain at address 4764 NE 178th Street (Goat Trail) had to be repaired. The cold weather created an icy hazard and Mr. Kerley was able to borrow road salt from the City of Lake Forest Park for a few days until we were able to make repairs. Phase I of the S.P.U. Intertie is progressing and all of the watermain has been installed and pressure tested. Tie-ins, paving and the installation of the P.R.V. station remain. Testing and sampling has been delegated back to the crew and has been going well. Mr. Mundall and Mr. Kerley have worked out a tentative schedule on construction projects for the year. Seattle Tree Preservation has dropped off a load of wood chips. We will use this as cost free ground cover. On February 9th the District work truck was involved in a minor traffic accident. We had a tree come down to the South of the pump house up at the Wellhead. The tree has damaged the chain link fence and is blocking our pathway to the easement. We have begun the annual English Ivy removal up at the Wellhead. Shawn, Jo and Jack worked hard removing ivy and repairing sections of our fence line. The City of Lake Forest Park has released its preliminary 2009 asphalt overlay list. A discussion was held regarding the Wellhead Protection Area. Mr. Mundall reported the following: The watermain at 47th PL NE is projected to be replaced this year; the 300’ of pipeline is estimated to cost $60,000.00. Permits have been applied for with the City of Lake Forest Park, we will proceed with construction once received. Mr. John Wright and Ms. Tema Nesoff with the City of Lake Forest Park 100 Year Legacy Committee arrived at 10:00 am to discuss the project with specific attention to a path within the District watershed. A discussion was held. The Commissioners suggested that the City and the Board meet after the Board has time to further review the committee’s requests. The District will contact Ms. Nesoff and Mr. Wright in May 09 for a meeting. Ms. Nesoff and Mr. Wright left the meeting at 10:25 am. Discussion was held regarding the Wellhead Protection Area. Dr. Hungar left the meeting at 10:30 am. Mr. Mundall continued his report on the DWSRF 2009 loans vs. grants, a discussion was held. Deadline to apply for the DWSRF loan is Friday, February 27, 2009. Commissioners would like the staff to wait to apply for the DWSRF loan until the fall 2009 application term. Mr. Mundall reported that the tank plans will be completed this week. Discussion was held on the Brightwater backup well progress. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:37 am.
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