Flathead County Water & Sewer (Evergreen)

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved the agenda with corrections, reviewed the Manager's Report, and discussed a presentation by Steve Stahlberg scheduled for the next month. They also reviewed and approved the Final Plans for the proposed Helena Crossing Subdivision, subject to conditions. The status of the Professional Engineering Report (PER) was updated, including the receipt of a planning grant and the selection of Territorial Landworks, Manion Engineering, and Jacobs to prepare the PER. An update was provided on the RFP for the Water Tank Restoration Projects, and a State of the District report was presented, addressing safety issues. The board also discussed the performance of Cindy Murray, approving a salary increase. Additional topics included summer-season flex time for the Field Staff, the addition of ACH payment options and E-bills, replacement of counsel, and a review of the Oversight materials for June and July.

The meeting included the appointment of T.J. Wendt to fill a vacated Board position and as Vice President. The board adopted Resolution 2024-18, concerning a Notice of Award Accepting Strods Contracting, LLC. The Field Staff were recognized for their success in significantly reducing water loss. The board discussed and approved an agreement with Desiree Nelson to allow her to work 76 hours in a biweekly period for her current full-time salary. Adjustments to employee salaries and the FY25 O&M Budget were discussed and approved. Mark James was designated as Acting General Manager and Mimi Wildeman as Acting Secretary. The Engineer's Report and updated Capital Improvement Plan were presented and accepted. Resolutions 2024-19, 2024-20, and 2024-21 were adopted, addressing conditional approval of PNC Evergreen Phase II, declaration of surplus of 2 Generator Packages, and establishing useful lives for water and sewer asset assets, respectively. The Amended FY25 O&M Budget was approved, and the financial statements for June and July were reviewed and accepted.

The meeting included updates on SRF Sewer Loans for the LS 19 and I&I Projects, with target loan closings anticipated in December or January. The board approved Resolution 2024-25 to select the Jacobs Engineering Firm for a Wastewater Treatment Alternatives Study and PER, authorizing a contract not to exceed $250,000. A promotion and salary increase for Mimi Wildeman to Manager of Administration was approved. The board discussed the Staffing Plan, including potential position elimination. The Checks Written and the Chase Credit Card Charges were approved and the financial statements for August and September were accepted.

The meeting included discussion and updates on various projects, including revisions to the District's Pretreatment Program, County and State ARPA applications, and a capital budget update. The board approved Resolution 2021-12 for the purchase of the Bob Owen property, Resolution 2021-13 to approve the Sewer Main Extension Plans for Skyline Metal Roofing Products, Inc, and Resolution 2021-14 to approve Additional Work Scope for the TMI Contract and HDR Contract. Updates were provided on issues with the City of Kalispell and the PER. The board also approved the checks and credit card charges and accepted the financial statements for the month of July.

The Board discussed and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They reviewed the Manager's Report for May-June and the capital budget report, but no formal action was taken on projects in the report. An overview of insurance policies was presented, leading to a motion to approve the purchase of various policies from current or alternate carriers based on a review by designated personnel. An update was given on the Water Tank Renovation Project. The Board approved a Petition for Annexation and adopted Resolution 2021-09. Updates were provided on issues with the City of Kalispell, the City's Pretreatment program, and the PER. A request to contract for a water and sewer rate study was approved, and 2022 Staff Salary Recommendations were adopted. The Board approved checks, credit card charges, and financial statements for April and May.