East Boulder County Water District

Board of Directors Meeting

St. Ambrose Episcopal Church

 

March 12, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order by Mark Johns at 4:04 PM.  Those in attendance were the board members (Nick Bennett, Rick Moeller and Bob Champ) and Water System Operators Frank Hauke and Dick Winters.  Mike Deck (board member) was absent (excused).No members of the public were present. 

 

Secretary’s Report:

 

The minutes of the 12 February 2007 meeting were discussed.  Rick Moeller made the motion that we approve the minutes of the 12 February 2007 meeting.  Bob Champ seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.

Finance Report:

Mary Wagner had e-mailed the financial packet to the board (Balance Sheet, P&L ytd comparisons and P&L budget vs. actual).  Also e-mailed was the usage comparison spreadsheet.  It was noted that Mike’s Backhoe has been paid for the installation of the meter at 7514 Panorama Drive.  It was also noted that the customer pays for meter installation.  Nick Bennett brought up that there was no meter reading charge in January.  We will check if this is correct with Mary.  Overall, we note nothing out of the ordinary with the budget.

Operations:

Frank had e-mailed the status report to the board prior to the meeting.

WINTERS/HAUKE STATUS REPORT  - MARCH  2007

 

 

 

  • We put in 1.5 hrs monitoring and 3.0 hrs maintaining the system from February 6, 2007 thru March 5, 2007.

 

  • Estimated the meter readings for the forth month in a row now on 2-28-2007 because the meters were covered with snow.

 

  • Replaced in street valve cover at Empire & Spring Drives. Had to machine it down so as not to stick above roadway.

 

  • Worked with Mike’s Backhoe installing a meter pit at 7514 Panorama Drive.

 

  • Reworked pump house door latch. 

 

Frank also noted that 6 Benchmark does not have a house on the lot and is not using water.  Because of this, the customer should be converted to the standby rate.  Mary will be advised of this.  Frank also investigated if the meter was turned on at the Hoag residence as she reported not being able to get water. 
The meter was on, so the problem may be a valve in the home.  No one was there when Frank looked at the meter. 

 

 

Unfinished Business

 Booster Pump

Xcel has still not given us a description of what it is going to take to get power to the pump.  Terry will continue to try and get this accomplished.  Frank also noted that we still do not have updated prints from Terry.  Mark will convey this to Terry.

Pump house Repairs

The Notice Holders have been installed.  Painting the gutters is the only work remaining on the pumphouse.

District Website

Mike had circulated an e-mail describing some alternatives for hosting our website.  Nick Bennett led a discussion on this topic and it was decided that Intermedia at $5.95 per month was the best selection.  Nick Bennett made the motion that we rehost with Intermedia.  Rick Moeller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.  Nick Bennett thought that we should update the site prior to relocation.  The board will review the site and offer possible changes to Nick who will work with Mike to post to the new host. 

Meeting Announcement Signs

This item was tabled until the next meeting.

District Telephone Line

Nick Bennett had a handout comparing a business line with a market expansion line.  After discussing the two alternatives it became evident that a business line would suit the needs of the district best.  Rick Moeller made the motion that we obtain a business line for the pumphouse and use the pumphouse address for the district.  Nick Bennett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 

Rick Moeller made the motion that we authorize Nick Bennett to pursue setting up the phone line at the pumphouse.  Bob Champ seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

We will have to understand if the pumphouse address will have to be changed because of the work that was done with the county so that the lot could be sold and built upon.  Mike will be involved in this determination.

New Business

No new business was discussed.

Adjourn:

A motion was made to adjourn by Nick Bennett, seconded by Rick Moeller and unanimously approved.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:42 PM.

The above is respectfully submitted by the secretary…Bob Champ, March 13, 2007.