Vince Koester

The agenda for this meeting included the approval of the agenda itself and a consent agenda which covered the review of vouchers and electronic fund transfers, excluding the approval of minutes from the previous meeting date. A key resolution on the regular agenda involved accepting as complete Maintenance Contract #22-50-13 with Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc. for Asphalt and Concrete Restoration Services. Additionally, the board planned to enter into an executive session to discuss potential litigation related to agency enforcement actions with legal counsel.

The agenda for this meeting included standard procedures such as the call to order and approval of the agenda. Key discussions under the Consent Agenda involved the approval of warrants and electronic funds transfers for maintenance, construction, payroll tax, direct deposit, retirement, deferred compensation, HSA, and fuel tax funds. Motions scheduled for discussion included authorizing a maintenance contract with AA Asphalting, LLC for asphalt and concrete restoration services, granting a time extension for the Amelia Multifamily DE project completion, and amending the Highline Water District Procurement Manual. The agenda also noted an Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or review public employee performance.

The agenda includes approving the agenda and consent agenda items, public comments, and several resolutions/motions. These include authorizing the rejection of all bids for asphalt and concrete restoration, rescinding a portion of a resolution regarding streetlights, approving the first amended and restated contract between the City of Seattle and Highline Water District for the supply of water, authorizing the execution of required documents for the 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), and authorizing an agreement with Daupler, Inc. for a Response Management System. The agenda also includes discussion of 2026 goals, objectives, and work plan.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various maintenance and construction projects. These included authorizing a maintenance contract with R. L. Clearing & Excavation for construction spoils removal, authorizing an amendment to a contract with Perteet, Inc for the S 204th St Water Main Replacement project, and authorizing a consultant agreement with Pace Engineers for the S 188th St AC Water Main Replacement project. The board also reviewed the draft 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

The meeting included discussions and a resolution adopting Commissioners Rules of Procedures. A resolution was passed authorizing the procurement of Ductile Iron Pipe utilizing the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Master Contract Purchasing Program. Updates were provided on the completion of the 2023 Financial Reports and the Customer Service team's performance. There was also an update on SPU contract negotiations, with a tentative agreement reached with SPU.