Rogers Water Utilities

The Commission reviewed monthly financial reports for the Water and Sewer departments, noting year-to-date income and reserve fund status. Key agenda items included the approval of resolutions to waive competitive bidding for property insurance, amend the deposit and investment policy, and authorize the relocation of a sewer line. Additionally, the commission approved bid awards for an eight-inch water main replacement project and an emergency repair project. The commission also designated new banking depositories, appointed a new chair for the Depository and Investment Committee, and approved a resolution regarding the procurement of IT security products and services for a SCADA redeployment project.

The commission discussed reappointing a commissioner, recognized an employee for their years of service, and reviewed financial reports, including a net loss in the Water Department and a profit in the Sewer Department. They discussed an expensive sewer backup caused by grease and preventative maintenance measures. Projections for year-end profit were shared, and the fiscal year 2013 budget was discussed. A street project to serve the new Aquatic Center was added to the list of projects. The commission also discussed going to California to look at a sludge dryer, sewer Capital Improvement Plan, preliminary plans for the sewer pipe line from the Rogers Pollution Control Facility to NACA, bid opening for the training center remodel, technical review of the 2012 Water Rate Study, the "red flag policy" report, property insurance bids, and the 21st street water main replacement project. They also discussed additional Superintendent Job posting.

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission meeting addressed several key issues. The commission recognized Randy Goodwin and Judy Bridges for their years of service. Mark Johnson provided an update on the ground storage tank project and the New Hope Road widening project. Philip Taldo discussed the additional sewer connection fee for his proposed Taldo Subdivision. The commission discussed setting cost recovery fees for sewer connections and the Deputy City Attorney was asked to review a proposed resolution. Joyce Johnson presented the financial sheets for February 2004. Lon Pepple was reappointed to another term.

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission meeting included discussions on the status of various projects, such as the 1998 Sewer project (Phase V) and the New Hope Road widening project. There were concerns about the slow progress of the Acres Escondidos sewer project and the need for its completion before winter. Bids for the Prairie Creek area water line project were reviewed, and a special meeting was scheduled to award the bids. The commission also discussed employee major medical insurance proposals and approved a proposal from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The FY '02 budget proposal was presented and approved, including discussions on paving the maintenance facility yard and odor control at the treatment plant. The commission addressed the need to enforce water conservation measures and planned to develop a draft policy for consideration.

The Rogers Waterworks and Sewer Commission meeting addressed the illegal exaction lawsuit, with discussions on potential contempt of court findings and the Commission's response. The commission also recognized employees for their years of service. Financial reports for March 2011 were presented, highlighting the performance of the Water and Sewer Departments. The commission discussed budget items, including sewer field repair expenses, and the process for penalty revenue. Bids for property insurance were reviewed and approved, and the "red flag policy" report, concerning efforts to protect private data, was approved. An update on capital projects was also presented.