LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
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LAKE FOREST PARK WATER DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 17, 2011


Commissioners present: Mr. Bill Currie, Mr. Tim Davis.

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

The meeting was held at the District office.

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

The commissioners approved the agenda.

Mr. Currie moved and Mr. Davis seconded the approval of the Dec. 13th 2010 meeting minutes. Motion passed.

Ms. Zweekhorst stated that the State Audit Report was very favorable. The District was found to have no findings and the auditor was pleased with the helpfulness of the district regarding the 3 year audit. The auditor reported a great audit and they would see us in 3 years for our 2013 Audit. A discussion was held.

Delinquent accounts were visited for a rate adjustment. Ms. Zweekhorst reported that she would like to review neighboring district’s policies. A discussion was held.

The S.P.U. Wholesale Purveyor Contract was provided to the commissioners for comments and review. A discussion was held.

Mr. Kerley gave the following Operations report:

Northshore Utility District’s contractor has completed the slip lining of the sewer main that runs through our watershed. I am hoping to receive a copy of their latest inspection video.

Steve and I have begun testing water samples in-house.

Watermain flushing is 75% complete.

Staff and I continue to maintain the road surfaces at the High tank, watershed and 18460 properties.

The relocation of our service and repair of the City’s storm line at address 2916 NE 182nd St. is on hold until we get some drier weather.

We have operationally taken over the infrastructure for Phase I and Phase II of the S.P.U. Intertie. The system is now active and will provide additional water in an extended heavy/ high flow event.

Unaccounted for water use for 2010 is 13.2%. This marks a significant improvement from calendar years 2009 (23.7%) and 2008 (39.4%). Staff and I will continue to work towards the 10% standard that the State has set.

The sensor line relocation at the high tank is progressing. The trench has been dug, the new line is in place and one of the two connections has been made.

Mr. Kerley reported that the District has purchased a tap and die set, earplugs that conform to the new safety standards and work lights for nighttime work and safety.

Mr. Kerley stated that the District is set-up to install long side services in-house.

A response letter addressing the concerns stated in a letter sent to the District by Donnie and Roger Jewell was sent. A discussion was held.

At 10:54 AM Mr. Davis called for an executive session regarding an invoice for sewer repair from the City of Lake Forest Park for approximately 10 minutes. Mr. Donahue then left the meeting.

A discussion was held.

The executive session was exited and the regular meeting was reconvened at 11:02 AM.

Mr. Davis moved to pay the City of Lake Forest Park invoice for the amount of $3156.66. Mr. Currie seconded.  Motion passed.

Mr. Kerley reported no change in the status of the Wellhead Security Project.

Robinson Noble Saltbush has completed a geotechnical investigation for PWTF Phase IV. There was a concern about the placement of utility locates outside the area of work. A discussion was held.

Resident Diane Libby sent in a formal public disclosure request. The District wrote back to Mrs. Libby stating that the District will provide the requested records and information at the District office on January 25th. Confirmation of her receiving our letter was received on January 10th. A discussion was held.

Mr. Mundall gave the following updates:

The Backup Wells: Purchase of the SPU triangle parcel has been approved pending a technical clearance for redefining the boundary. A discussion was held.

Seattle Public Utilities Intertie: Engineering focus will now be on the design of the infrastructure needed to connect the backup wells to Phase 1 of the intertie.

Brightwater tunnel status:  The TBM is progressing closer to the aquifer zone border. Estimates place the TBM in the aquifer zone around March 1st.  A King County Brightwater meeting is scheduled for Jan. 25th to discuss the sampling protocol for tunneling in the aquifer zone. A discussion was held.

Ballinger Way: Design was completed and submitted to the City for permitting. Engineers estimate is $315,000. A discussion was held.

The commissioners would like staff to work with Mr. Mundall in regards to a contract with the District.

There being no other business the meeting adjourned at 11:58 AM.