Jody Defa

The board discussed the resignation of a county council member and the appointment of a replacement. The Timber Lakes POA liaison announced an upcoming fire safety day and requested the water company's attendance. The board approved the monthly warrant list and credit card payments. Additionally, the board ratified previous payroll periods, tabled discussions regarding fire-hydrant and water usage extensions until the following month, and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting focused on several operational and administrative topics. Discussion included the transition of the POA liaison role and the utilization of hydrant data for capital improvement planning. The board reviewed and approved the warrant list, including credit card payments, and ratified payroll for recent pay periods. The Manager report covered the implementation of a new cybersecurity task list, system telemetry updates, and progress on cloud-based data backups. Additionally, the board discussed peak day demand reporting, ongoing PFAS and manganese water testing, the progress of water valve GPS mapping, and the solicitation of bids for water tank maintenance. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting included a review of hydrant agreements and water work orders. The board approved the monthly warrant list and ratified payroll for specified periods. A presentation on cybersecurity provided an assessment of the district's posture and recommended security enhancements, including domain registration and authentication improvements. Discussions were held regarding the development of new springs to address water flow issues during dry seasons, with plans to consult contractors and prepare documentation for an RFP. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss collective bargaining and accounts receivable.

The board meeting included the approval of March warrants, the ratification of February and March payroll periods, and a manager report covering cybersecurity initiatives, SCADA system computer installations, and maintenance projects such as painting a water tank and shop garage doors. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning the meeting.

The meeting included the election of new officers for 2026, with Neil Anderton nominated as chair, John Blickenstaff as vice chair, Michael Wheelwright as treasurer, and Mike Durr as clerk. The manager's report covered monitoring of manganese levels, satisfaction from a property owner regarding tree removal during the capital project, and notification that the District will receive the Best Customer Service award from the Rural Water Association. The board also entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining regarding the district's current engineers.