LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
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LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 20, 2009


Commissioners present: Timothy Davis, William Currie and Julie Hungar.

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

Mr. Davis called the meeting to order at 9:05 am.

The Commissioners approved the agenda

Mr. Currie moved and Mr. Davis seconded adopting the minutes of the March 19, 2009, Board meeting as written. Motion passed.

Dr. Hungar moved and Mr. Currie seconded adopting the minutes of the March 25, 2009, Board meeting as written.

Dr. Hungar moved and Mr. Currie seconded adopting the minutes of the April 1, 2009, Board meeting as written.

Ms. Zweekhorst reported that after payment of vouchers the funds had the following balances: Maintenance Fund at $67,153.11, Capital Improvement Fund at $638,128.03, PWTF at $366,138.34, Market Rate Account at $500.00 and New Well Fund $1,988,855.20 Revenue for the month of March totaled $70,043.44 with $48,788.74 from water sales, $10,224.59 in Capital Improvement Fees, $2,397.45 in Washington State Excise tax, City of Lake Forest Park Franchise Fee $2,726.07 and $5,606.59 in interest payments. Vouchers No.099881 through No.099947 in the amount of $270,427.65 were authorized for payment.

Mr. Kerley reported the following:

The Confined Space Entry Program gas detector is malfunctioning. Mr. Kerley has contacted the manufacturer which referred him to National Safety Inc. for evaluation of the device. Repair of the unit has been estimated at around $300.00. Mr. Kerley suggested that the cost of this unit has come down to the $500-$800 price range and replacement may be a better option for the District.

King County and Shoreline Construction have completed the installation of the temporary PRV station and shed housing for Phase I of the S.P.U. intertie. GC Systems has also completed the initial settings for the station and we now have a working emergency intertie with Seattle Public Utilities.

The paving of 195th Street and 46th Avenue NE is scheduled for April 20th.

The District purchased some small upkeep items; 2 new tires for the ½ - ton work truck and a new battery for the riding lawn mower.

47th Place NE construction is set to begin April 20th and all of the customers in the area have received a flyer regarding the project.

The staff and Mr. Kerley have been busy supporting the well drilling project at Horizon View Park. Projects that the staff has completed include widening the pathway for vehicles, the installation of a temporary access road from the pathway to the wells, digging out a spoils pit and taking erosion control measures.

The TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) is at last report, 150 feet east of the City of Lake Forest Park boundary at 55th Ave. NE. However, the boring machine is shut down for maintenance for as long as two weeks and will remain in Kenmore during this timeframe.

Mr. Kerley left the meeting at 9:15 am.

Ms. Zweekhorst reported the following:

18460 47th Place NE parcel closed escrow on April 15, 2009, a discussion was held.

Mr. Mundall reported the following:

A discussion was held regarding the Seattle Public Utilities triangle parcel test well drilling.

A discussion was held regarding the Brightwater Intertie. King County performed a pressure test on the intertie pressure reducing valve. The PRV produced a flood of water that was directed through the driveway at 18548 43rd Ave NE. 

A surveyor has been retained for the PWTF phase IV watermain replacement project. A discussion was held.

The Standpipe painting and refurbish plans are very close to completion.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:51 am.