LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
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LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 2009


Commissioners present: Timothy Davis and William Currie

Others present: Alan Kerley, District Water Manager; Dan Mundall, Engineer; Jackee Zweekhorst, Office Administrator; and Bill Donahue, Resident.

Mr. Davis called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.

The Commissioners approved the agenda

Mr. Davis moved and Mr. Currie seconded Dr. Hungar serving as secretary for the coming year.  Motion passed.

Mr. Currie moved and Mr. Davis seconded adopting the minutes of the December 15, 2008, Board meeting as written. Motion passed.

Mr. Currie moved and Mr. Davis seconded adopting the minutes of the December 19, 2008, Board meeting as written. Motion passed.

Ms. Zweekhorst reported that after payment of vouchers the funds had the following balances: Maintenance Fund at $104,792.76, Capital Improvement Fund at $637,543.57, PWTF at $342,465.52 and Market Rate Account at $995.27 Revenue for the month of December totaled $47,178.32 with $30,444.02 from water sales, $4,978.69 in Capital Improvement Fees, $1,468.68 in Washington State Excise tax, and $6,666.24 in interest payments.  Vouchers No.099712 through No.099761 in the amount of $69,166.12 were authorized for payment.

Mr. Mundall arrived at 9:05 am.

Ms. Zweekhorst reported the following:

The 2009 budget was presented to the Commissioners for review, a discussion was held.

A discussion was held regarding future Commissioners.

A discussion was held regarding the Seattle Public Utilities meeting to renegotiate the Wholesale water contract the District currently holds for fire flow to the mall. SPU will be holding a meeting on February 12, 2009, for all members interested in renegotiating their contracts. The Commissioners would like Mr. Jonson of the Law Office of Jonson and Jonson the District attorney to represent our interests in the meeting.

Ms. Zweekhorst placed a lien on property address 3547 NE 187th Street. Gerald Osborne is the property owner responsible for the outstanding balance of $769.44. The Lien was recorded on January 9, 2009. A discussion was held regarding delinquent accounts.

Mr. Donahue left the meeting at 9:45 am.

A discussion was held regarding the Districts financial obligations directly related to the Brightwater project. Brightwater reimbursements directly related to the Brightwater project were also discussed.

Mr. Kerley reported the following:

The tree located at 3004 NE 185th Street was inspected by a professional arborist. The report indicated the tree will need to be monitored.

The snow in December destroyed the carport that housed the Jeep. The meter reading was not able to be read due to the amount of snow and ice coverage. Reads were estimated for all customers, with the exception of delinquent account meters being physically dug out of ice and snow and read by the staff.

Mr. Kerley spoke with Mr. Walker, the Public works Supervisor, for the City of Lake Forest Park regarding leaving the entrance to the watershed clear during heavy snow periods.

Pump house damage from rodents is currently being repaired; the staff will continue to monitor the pump house.

The easement that runs behind the pump house has been inspected as part of our annual inspection plan.

Construction for the SPU intertie is scheduled to begin January 19th and actual ground breaking will start January 20th. Approximate completion time will be 60 days.

Mr. Kerley will be attending the WOW conference in Ocean Shores, March 23-26.

Mr. Mundall reported the following:

A discussion was held regarding the Brightwater intertie and PRV location.

A discussion was held regarding the Emergency back up well project.





A list of future projects was discussed.  Discussion was held regarding the proposed water filling station.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 pm.