Andrea Swisstack

The Board of Commissioners authorized a rate study contract for water and wastewater financial models, GFC analysis, and cost-of-service studies for 2027-2030. Additionally, the Board authorized the transition of the district's Enterprise Asset Management software to the Trimble Unity platform. Reports were provided on legislative updates, creek relocation projects, and wastewater treatment facility planning, and an executive session was held to discuss potential litigation.

The meeting focused on approval of financial vouchers and business items, including the authorization of a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Facility electrical upgrades project and the approval of a Utility Construction Agreement between the District and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Additional items included reports on legislative updates, employee recognition, position recruitment, and office facility improvements. The board also held an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

The agenda includes the review of vouchers for early and mid-April, the approval of employee benefits and payroll for March, and the authorization of several construction agreements for projects located on 107th Place Southwest, 4th Avenue West, and 106th Street Southwest. Additionally, the Board will receive a presentation regarding rates and general facilities charges, along with standard departmental, legal, and commissioner reports.

The board meeting included the approval of vouchers and the authorization of a developer extension for the 6th Street single-family residence project. The General Manager provided reports regarding the legislative update, enterprise asset management, and the dissolution of the Sno-King Water District Coalition. Additional updates were provided by staff regarding recruitment for the Asset Management/GIS position, CCTV project preparation, and the 2025 WSI project, as well as an update from a commissioner regarding the WASWD Government Relations Committee.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and authorized a rate study contract to complete financial models and cost-of-service studies for 2027-2030. They also approved the transition of the District's Enterprise Asset Management software from Cityworks to the Trimble Unity platform. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on legislative updates, facility projects, and department activities, and conducted an executive session regarding potential litigation.