Michael Pleasants

The meeting included the approval of vouchers, payroll, and employee benefits. Key action items addressed included water usage relief, updates to employee pay status, and an engineering services agreement change order for the Ridgetop and West Wind Water Rights project. The Board also authorized construction agreements for the Clearwater Market and Provost Plat projects and approved the donation of the Crystal Creek Water System. Additionally, the General Manager provided updates on water interties, the Island Lake well transition, ongoing work regarding water rights, and conference participation. Commissioners shared reports on a recycled water presentation and attendance at the WASWD Spring Conference.

The board discussed and approved various consent items and action items, including water usage relief, employee pay status updates for two staff members, and two construction agreements for Skyfall North and Eldorado Phase 2. An executive session was held to address network security. During the General Manager report, updates were provided on the Recycled Water Streamflow Restoration grant, legislative matters, the Island Lake agreement, partnerships with Kitsap Public Utility District, the Reuse Symposium, administrative building expansion, and an interlocal agreement with Kitsap County.

The board discussed and awarded a water main contract to Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. in the amount of $680,867.46. Administrative matters included a year-end and current fund balance review. Strategic planning sessions covered succession planning, updates on active development and capital projects, progress on the Recycled Water Master Plan, status of grant applications, and initial meetings regarding water rights and Island Lake. Additionally, a report was provided on attendance at the WateReuse Symposium.

The meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the approval of vouchers, payroll, and employee benefits. The board approved water usage relief, reviewed employee pay status, and accepted the Provost Water Main project for operation. Discussions took place regarding the Recycled Water Master Plan, the application for the Wixson Reservoir project, and reports from commissioners on local water issues and legislative impacts. An executive session was held to discuss network security and potential litigation.

The board conducted several administrative and organizational tasks, including selecting the 2025 Employee of the Year and the 2026 Employee Representative, administering the Oath of Office to Commissioner Poppe, and electing officers for the year. The board reviewed and established the 2026 meeting and on-call schedules. Key financial and operational actions were taken, including approval of vouchers, payroll, and employee benefits, as well as authorization for water usage relief and the approval of two construction agreements. The board also received updates regarding the ongoing recycled water and meter programs and heard reports on local infrastructure projects.