Kristin Masteller

The Arcadia Estates Water System Plan (Part B) for Mason County PUD No. 1 serves as a roadmap to assess and enhance the water system's current and future capabilities, ensuring reliable water service and compliance with statutory requirements. Key objectives include maintaining water quality, optimizing system capacity, and implementing water use efficiency. The plan specifically addresses deficiencies such as elevated iron and manganese in source water through planned treatment upgrades and aims to reduce distribution system leakage to below 10% through a water loss control action plan. It also sets consumption and production goals to be achieved over a six-year period, supported by comprehensive financial planning and a capital improvement program.

This Water System Plan assesses the current and future capabilities of the Wonderland Water System over a 20-year period (2025-2045), aiming to meet regulatory requirements and ensure reliable water service. It includes analysis of system capacity, water quality, and water use efficiency, alongside a capital improvement program for infrastructure upgrades such as a reservoir, booster pump, and treatment facilities. The plan also addresses source water protection and financial management to support long-term sustainability.

The board meeting and public hearing included discussions on the Arcadia Estates Water System Plan, the Manzanita Change Order No. 2, and the authorization for the General Manager to sign the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program grant agreement. Staff reports were provided by the General Manager, District Treasurer, Water Resource Manager, and Legal Counsel. Additionally, board comments were held, and correspondence was reviewed.

The 2026 Strategic Work Plan for Mason County PUD No. 1 serves as a dynamic roadmap to achieve organizational goals for the year. It focuses on key strategic areas including financial stability through grants and infrastructure funding, effective facilities management and property acquisitions, and robust organizational development encompassing training, safety, IT, and public engagement. The plan also prioritizes enhancing water and electric infrastructure through system consolidations, maintenance, rebuilds, and substation improvements.

The board discussed several items, including authorization for the General Manager to negotiate the purchase of easements for utility relocation projects, the approval of Administrative Policy No. 1000 regarding electrical service line extensions, and the passage of Resolution No. 2106 to declare certain equipment as surplus property. The board also held an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.