Ed McKeon

The Board discussed and adopted a motion to cancel the 2026 director election as no other candidates filed. An updated insurance proposal from McDonald and Wessendorff, which included increases due to a waste water treatment plant addition, was accepted. The bookkeeper's report was accepted, and an updated agreement for bookkeeping services was approved. The engineer reported that the waste water treatment plant expansion is complete and addressed noise complaints, while work on water well number three is ongoing. A potential 10-year contract for smart meter insurance from Badger Meter was discussed and deferred for further information.

The board discussed and adopted tax exemptions for the upcoming year and set the penalty fee for late payments. A director election was called for three positions, and the board agreed to enter into an agreement with Montgomery County to manage the election in May. The board reviewed the bookkeeper's report, noting a delinquency on commitment payments for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Additionally, the board accepted the engineering report regarding the construction schedule for a new wastewater plant and received an operational update confirming the current wastewater treatment plant expansion is in full compliance with regulatory requirements, alongside progress reports on smart meter installation and cold weather maintenance preparations.

The regular board meeting covered several key items. The auditor presented a report noting a profit on taps for the year and corrected an address. The board accepted a Resolution Reviewing Investment Policy and Investment Strategies. The operator's report included a discussion on the pricing for 345 new meters, totaling approximately $192,915 plus potential additional material costs, and updates on work related to pH levels at the new treatment plant and coordination with Comcast regarding future fiber installation. The board accepted the operator's report and authorized payment for the meters. A Resolution Regarding Use of Surplus Funds for the water plant improvement project was adopted, utilizing funds from 2020 bonding. The engineer's report was approved, and the contract for the booster pump replacement project, based on bids received, was awarded to B-5 Construction Co., Inc. for $115,805.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items such as an amendment to the District Information Form reflecting the issuance of Series 2025 Bonds, the purchase of smart meters, acceptance of the Bleyl Engineering adjusted payment schedule, and payment for preliminary work on Water Well #3. The board also voted to implement new tap fees and water/sewer rates as proposed by Aqua Management and approved a new Water and Wastewater Systems Service Contract with Aqua Management. Additionally, the leaking booster pump was reported to have been repaired, and the startup of the new expanded WWTP is planned for September 29.

The meeting addressed the need for the District website to comply with Senate Bill 2 and other legislative requirements, leading to the decision to hire Infinity Services for website development and management. The Board also discussed and accepted a proposed tax rate for the next fiscal year, with public hearings scheduled for further discussion. Progress on bond projects, including smoke testing and camera inspection of the wastewater collection system, was reported. The issue of water meters for properties near the clubhouse was discussed, and a retainer was approved to obtain easements for installing a water line. Additionally, FEMA will release funds to move and rebuild the lift station damaged in the Tax Day Floods of 2016.