Kristian Cruz

The key discussion and action items for this meeting include Resolution 1231-25, authorizing an Employment Agreement for General Manager Grabill. Other resolutions involve appointing an agent for claims against the District, changes in employment status for Accounting Specialist I Amber Brooks, and confirming the hiring of Utility Specialist Trainee Kyle Boland and Accounting Specialist I Kristian Cruz. Staff reports from the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager were scheduled, alongside Commissioners' reports, and a possible Executive Session.

The agenda for this meeting included Public Comments, followed by a Consent Agenda which covered the approval of several previous meeting minutes (Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025; Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2025; Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025; and Special Board Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2025) and the approval of vouchers totaling $734,011.43 (WSUD #33211 through #33251) and $64,557.32 (SKWRF #18500 through #18523). Board Discussion/Action Items included Resolution 1229-25 concerning the appointment of an Assistant General Manager and Subsequent General Manager, and Resolution 1230-25 authorizing a contract award to Rognlins Inc. for the Olney Sewer Replacement. Staff Reports and Commissioners' Reports were also scheduled. An Executive Session was noted as potentially scheduled.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting and the approval of various vouchers and payroll amounts. Key discussion items involved passing several resolutions: authorizing a change order for the Lund Water line relocation, approving a DEC with SMCI Corporation, and approving several changes in position for SKWRF employees. The Plant Manager's report detailed updates on NPDES Permit renewal status, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) including aeration diffusers and blower procurement, and general plant updates like odor reduction improvements. The Operations Manager's report covered progress on the Powell Project, the status of water rights portfolio review, updates on the Lund Ave Watermain Project and Village Way Water Main projects, and reporting on meter replacement progress and water production statistics for January 2026. The General Manager reported on following up a water pressure complaint on Beach Dr. E, the recent Sewer Advisory Committee meeting where a new chair was elected, and upcoming engagement with the City of Port Orchard regarding an Inter-local agreement for stream water augmentation. The meeting concluded with a ten-minute executive session for reviewing the performance of a public employee, with no action taken.

The Board of Commissioners addressed several items, including approving vouchers for WSUD and SKWRF. Key action items involved adopting resolutions to authorize the purchase of MBR Diffusers for the SKWRF, approving an amendment to a previous resolution concerning the Developer's Extension Contract for Fircrest Apartments, accepting the Developer's Extension Contract for Freckles Boat LLC, and authorizing the award of a public works contract for the Bethel Road SE Water Main Replacement project. Staff reports covered plant operations, including NPDES permit renewal status and Capital Improvement Projects updates, as well as operations activities such as meter replacement progress and ongoing water rights portfolio review. The General Manager provided updates on ongoing report preparation, rate update proposals, and announced a follow-up discussion regarding a water pressure complaint. The board convened for a brief executive session to review the performance of a public employee.

The meeting agenda included public comments and a consent agenda which covered the approval of vouchers for WSUD and SKWRF, as well as the January payroll. Board discussion and action items focused on four resolutions: approving revisions to SKWRF Operator Job Descriptions, authorizing equipment purchases for an SKWRF Replacement RAS Pump and Water Meters, and authorizing revisions to the Operations Manager and Utility Foreman Job Descriptions. Staff reports were presented by the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and General Manager. The board also scheduled future meetings for February and March and noted the possibility of executive sessions for personnel or legal matters.