Ken Miller

The regular business meeting agenda included approval of the agenda (with one addition and one deletion), public comments regarding the Backflow Preventor Program, and correspondence including a letter urging support for the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Consent items approved included the payment of accounts payable vouchers, ACH transaction fees, and payroll transactions totaling $2,424,935.50, as well as an update to the District's Public Records Act Rules (Resolution No. 2025-1413). The meeting proceeded directly to adjournment following the consent items, as there were no action items.

The key discussion items for this meeting included the approval of the agenda, public comments, correspondence review, and staff reports from the General Counsel, Engineering Manager, Miscellaneous Reports, and General Manager. Under consent items, approval was sought for Accounts Payable Vouchers totaling $503,924.03, consisting of $291,224.38 in Maintenance Vouchers and $212,699.65 in Construction Vouchers. The action items focused on the evaluation and selection of candidates for a Board Vacancy, following candidate interviews, and general counsel/engineering manager reports were also listed as items.

The agenda covered several key actions and informational items across multiple departments. Action items included approving accounts payable vouchers and payroll transactions, designating a District Agent via Resolution No. 2025-1419, commending Howard Moreland via Resolution No. 2025-1418, and approving the 2025-2028 Aluminum Chlorohydrate Purchase contract with USALCO, LLC. Other actions involved approving a change order for the 20th Ave Tank Recoating Contract, approving Change Order 1 for the 2025-2026 Right-Of-Way Restoration Services, approving the purchase of a 2025 Hydro Excavator/Line Cleaning Combo Truck, and approving Contract Amendment No. 4 for the New Headquarters Project. Information items included status reports on the Redondo Electrical & Odor Control Upgrades (recommending contract termination), HVAC maintenance services RFP, 2025 Redondo Biotower Maintenance Phase 2 Construction Management Services, and the Water System Low Pressure Options Study. The Board also addressed the Board Vacancy resulting from Commissioner Miller's passing and discussed naming the Boardroom in his memory. The session included an Executive Session to discuss General Manager and General Counsel Performance Evaluations, resulting in approved salary adjustments retroactive to January 1, 2025.

The meeting addressed numerous action and consent items. Key actions included approving the execution of a contract for the 2025 Redondo Headworks Makeup Air Unit replacement, approving the contract for the 2025 Well 17 Generator Radiator Replacement, and approving the surplus of equipment, including an addition to the list. The Board also approved Change Order 3 to increase the 2023-2025 Emergency Services Contract with HCON, Inc. and adopted a resolution accepting the Water and Sewer Franchise with the City of Des Moines. Information items covered the acquisition of grant funding for the Infiltration and Inflow Reduction program, leading to an action item approval for design services with Brown and Caldwell. Other topics included utility relocation agreements related to the SR 161 Fish Passages project, potential replacement of three pressure channels for the Redondo Fournier Rotary Press, and the recommendation for a new 2025-2028 GIS Support Services contract with Woolpert Inc. Staff reports included updates on Sound Transit lawsuits, the City of Pacific imposing a utility tax, and upcoming financial audits.

The agenda for this meeting included several key areas such as approval of the agenda, public comments, correspondence review, and various committee reports. Action items focused on the approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers, ACH Transaction Fees, and Payroll Transactions totaling $2,665,650.63. Consent items involved advertisements for bids related to the 2025 Water Main Improvements in the Lake Dolloff Area and S 308th/320th St, and the 2025 Lakota Miscellaneous Improvements Phase 1. The meeting also addressed pending items, including 2025-2028 Parking Lot Cleaning Services, evaluation of candidates for appointment (RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)), resolution commending Howard Moreland, consideration for 2025-2028 Mechanical/HVAC Engineering Consulting Services, and appointment of a Board Member. Staff and General Manager reports were also included.