Susan Stonestreet

The board meeting agenda includes a presentation from Waterworth regarding the district's long-term financial model and potential rate increase considerations. Key discussion and action items involve the adoption of a minimum reserve policy for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, the establishment of water and sewer rate structures to be presented at a subsequent public hearing, and the adoption of a business impact statement related to these rate increases. Furthermore, the board will consider the adoption of the 2026/2027 tentative budget, amendments to the policy and procedures manual regarding fee payments, the adoption of the 2026 water quality report, and wage and salary adjustments for the district manager.

The board addressed several agenda items, including the decision for current officers to retain their positions for the upcoming calendar year. Key actions involved the formal acceptance of the Springfield Drive Traffic Analysis Report and the authorization to purchase and install two solar flashing speed signs on that road, with a formal directive to request cost-sharing from Douglas County. Furthermore, the board requested a presentation from Douglas County regarding stormwater utility planning and authorized the District Manager to enter negotiations with the Desert Research Institute to conduct a volumetric update of the aquifer study. The meeting also included comprehensive reports from the District Engineer, Counsel, and Manager.

This 2024 Water Master Plan Update for the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District outlines existing water system conditions and strategic initiatives for infrastructure replacement and capacity upgrades over a 20-year planning period. The plan's core focus areas include evaluating water resources, forecasting future demands and growth, identifying water supply strategies, and detailing a Capital Improvement Plan. It aims to address challenges such as declining static water levels and arsenic contamination, ultimately ensuring a reliable water supply and resilient infrastructure to support current and future community growth.

The Board discussed and acted on several key items, including the approval of the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool Insurance renewal package for fiscal year 2021/2022, and awarding the 2021/2022 pavement maintenance project to Sierra Nevada Construction. They also accepted the 2021/2022 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for publication on the District's website and authorized the District Manager to execute a contract with JNA Consulting for the South District Pipe Replacement Project. Furthermore, they authorized the District Manager to move forward with private financing for the South District Pipeline Replacement Project and opened a public hearing and approved the 2021/2022 final budget. The meeting also included reports from the District Engineer, District Counsel, and District Manager, as well as discussions among the Board of Trustees regarding an assessment of the aquifer and website updates.

The board discussed and approved the 2021/2022 health insurance renewal proposal. They considered authorizing a contract with Lumos & Associates to track specific capacity and wire to water capabilities for district wells, which was initially rejected but later passed. Resolution 21-04 was adopted to update the District's Policies and Procedures Manual with an amended Annexation Agreement and a newly created Will Serve Policy. The board also evaluated the District Manager's goals for fiscal year 2021-2022, approving a salary adjustment including a COLA and merit increase. Staff reports were reviewed, covering engineering projects, legal matters, and the hiring of new personnel.