Kirk Epperly

The meeting commenced with the approval of financial reports, noting a 31% increase in the PG&E bill due to higher usage and rate increases, and observing lower income compared to the previous year. Reports covering water status, staff activities, projects, and correspondence were accepted, highlighting that the lead service line project is complete and the spring flow is significantly up. Key business discussions included the installation and placement of a new dynamic speed sign to address speeding concerns in the community, noting issues with theft potential and solar charging limitations. The board also reviewed the policy on late fees and moved to remove fees charged between April 2020 and December 2021, and any fees charged consecutively for more than three months during the COVID moratorium period. Furthermore, the board reviewed findings related to a recent severe culvert blockage event, discussing the high cost of cleanup and potential engineering solutions for drainage improvement, including increasing culvert size or altering designs near Laurel Drive.

The meeting addressed several key areas including communication preferences for receiving meeting minutes, a review of the financial report for January 2016, and an inquiry into the purpose of a specific county-maintained account. Operations reports required by the State of California were reviewed, focusing on compensation and financial transactions. Discussions also covered PG&E's Automated Demand Response incentive for installing a SCADA system, access to QuickBooks for board members, and the potential early payoff of the Wastewater system bond to eliminate interest deficits.

The meeting addressed a fence issue, clarification of CSD business protocols, and the operations report, including alarms from the main tank pump. Discussions covered the addition of a gate for tank access, approval of a new septic tank, and the annual loan repayment from Lake Canyon Mutual Water Company. Updates were provided on the leach field tank replacement and Orenco panel replacement. The board discussed the annual members meeting, comptroller, secretary, and operations manager positions, setting hourly rates for clerical and operations roles. The September meeting date was changed, and the board moved forward with a 5-year audit. Follow-ups were planned regarding Workers Comp and payroll.

Key discussions included the approval of financial reports, noting that portable toilet pumping services are paused until May. Reports covered decreased household water usage following recent rains. Business items focused heavily on a request for water service from Black Rd Estates for a proposed 38-unit development, raising significant concerns regarding available capacity, infrastructure, elevation differences potentially requiring a pressure system, fire compliance water needs, and the impact on the community service area and road maintenance fees. The Board also discussed creating a comprehensive community flier covering various topics such as emergency procedures, road issues, and general reminders. Road maintenance was addressed, emphasizing the importance of resident reporting for potential failures, and a motion was passed to pre-approve up to $10,000 for tree trimming pending a $5,000 grant reimbursement. The status of the pipeline project indicated that drawings showing a protected creek crossing design have been submitted for engineer review.

No meeting quorum.