Sid Williams

The meeting included discussion regarding increasing the connection fee for the impact of new growth. A review of the proposed Capital Facilities, Service Installation, Front Footage, and Miscellaneous Charges was given, noting all changes are highlighted in yellow. Conversation regarding fire flow, rate increases, budget process, and project costs ensued.

The meeting included discussions on new connection impact fees, the Admin Building Roof project, the Recycle Water Program, and the Island Lake Study. Reports were given on the WASWD Fall Conference, a partnership with KPUD, the Crystal Creek Water System, and the Eldorado Water Shed. The board also discussed the Commissioner Conference Schedule for 2026 and reviewed the proposed Capital Facilities, Service Installation, Front Footage, and Miscellaneous Charges.

The Silverdale Water District Commissioner meetings in 2022 covered a range of topics including approval of consent items such as meeting minutes, vouchers/payments, payroll, and employee benefits and taxes. Action items included water usage relief, employee pay status, construction agreements, and financial resolutions. Reports were given on capital improvement projects, developer extension agreements, water rights mitigation, and the Newberry Well Pump Station. Discussions also covered the capital improvement plan for 2022-2027, staffing in the finance division, and water main extensions.

The meeting included a review of the proposed Budget & Schedule of Charges for 2026, noting significant changes and discussing rate increases, projects, and fiscal impact over the next five years. The possibility of purchasing property for recycled water recharge was discussed, with a decision to move the topic for future discussion. An agenda modification was made.

The agenda included discussions and decisions on water usage relief, construction agreements for Stoneridge Phase 2A and 2B, acceptance of Construction Agreement 2022.006 - CKFR Station #51 - Silverdale Way and Nels Nelson Water Main project. The district also approved applying for State Revolving Fund funding for Wixson 2 Reservoir. Updates were provided on the Education Center Survey Responses and the Island Lake Community meeting. A review of the proposed 2025 Budget & Schedule of Charges took place, covering significant changes, projects, financial impacts, and a proposed rate increase. The Recycled Water Master Plan was provided for review.