The meeting was called to order by Mike Deck at 4:05 PM. Those in attendance were the board members (Mike Deck, Rick Moeller, Mark Johns, Bob Farmer and Bob Champ). Frank Hauke and Dick Winters (Water System Operators) were present. Also present was Mary Wagner (bookkeeper). No members of the public were present.

Secretary’s Report:

The minutes of the 18 November 2002 meeting were discussed. Rick Moeller made the motion that we approve the minutes of the 18 November meeting. Bob Farmer seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. It was noted by Mike that he sent the lead and copper testing results and that we will have to repeat the test in June of next year. Mike also submitted the necessary budget documents to the Assessor and to the Division of Local Governments.

Finance Report:

The balance sheet, profit and loss by fund, profit and loss ytd comparisons and P&L budget vs. actual (Operating) were handed out by Mary Wagner and discussed. Mark Johns again brought up the topic of a lien waiver that CPL should provide as a notarized document. Mike checked with Dick and Terry about the lien and was told that it does not apply to our situation. Income is slightly under budget for the year to date and the expenses are slightly over budget year to date.

Frank reviewed the operator’s report, which was e-mailed to the board. They spent 3.25 hours monitoring the system and 0 hours maintaining the system. Chlorine level was measured at 0.70 mg/l, which passed.

Meters were read on 11/30/02.

Complete documentation of the pump house still has not yet been received from Terry.

Dick has taken the state water operator’s test. Result is pending.

The meter extension at the Anderson Residence is ready to be installed. Mike’s Backhoe has been contacted.

Frank also discussed the spreadsheet that he handed out noting water in and water out. There is a discrepancy of about 600 gal. Per day and it has been increasing over the past few months. This will continue to be monitored.

Gen Set

Mark Johns noted that the plans for the gen set are with the Plan Check person with the County and he feels this is the last stop. The review may be completed in a week or so. The location of the concrete pad was discussed and it was thought that we might allow a little more room in case we need to improve on soundproofing.

Water Storage

Mike received an e-mail note from Terry noting that the survey was done on the base of the Lafayette Water Tank. The base was located at 5563 ft. Previous Lafayette records noted the base of the tank at 5535 ft. This increase in elevation allows us to explore tank placement on the East Side of Spring Drive. It is now worth exploring this location in more detail. Mike will contact Pete Steinauer and obtain a plat of leach field location, as water tanks must be 25 ft from a leach field.

Lafayette has increased their water rates by 9% per year to the year 2006. Mike had a handout on these new water rates compared to 2002. Bob Farmer made the motion that we continue to follow the Lafayette Rate increase of 9% and mark them up $1.00 per thousand gallons and also make it uniform up to the 25000 gallon bracket and retain the surcharge for quantities greater than 25000 gallons per residence per month beginning January 1, 2002. Rick Moeller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

This was approved at the last meeting and the payment will be made to Hix.

This transfer was discussed.

Bob Farmer made the motion that we transfer the workers comp insurance to Pinnacol for 2003 and make the payment of $650.00. Mark Johns seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Mike Deck will fill out the necessary forms and submit to Pinnacol.

Our membership in SDA was discussed. Cost is $397.84 and it was thought that we obtain very little for that sum of money (Newsletter, etc.). Rick Moeller made the motion that we withdraw membership in the SDA. Bob Farmer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mike will send letters to the SDA and the Liability Pool noting our withdrawal.

Dues are on the order of $100 per year. Dick Winters will find out more about this organization and how it could benefit us.

Bob Farmer made the motion that we approve the budgeted amount for meter replacement. Rick Moeller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. It was noted that all meters could be read visually.

Director’s Comment:

The meeting date was discussed and it was decided that the 3^rd Monday of the month would continue to be our meeting date.

A motion was made to adjourn by Bob Farmer, seconded by Mark Johns and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 PM.

The above is respectfully submitted by the secretary…Bob Champ, December 17, 2002.