Warren Water District

The Board reviewed the financial report, discussed high water loss in service area 4, and explored potential water purchase agreements with IMU. Discussions included upcoming city projects, legislative updates, and potential property acquisitions. The Board appointed a new director to fulfill a vacant term, approved a 3-year software subscription for Waterworth, and adopted new rules and regulations. Additionally, the Board established an audit committee and tabled a decision regarding dental insurance until the following month. The status of the nitrate system and land purchase plans for future projects were also reviewed.

The Board of Directors reviewed financial reports, discussed operational updates including meter management and future facility tours, and addressed policy revisions related to Senate File 592 and Accessory Dwelling Units. The Board approved the 2026 water and sewer budgets, authorized an investment from the Peru Sewer fund for future lagoon dredging, and granted a 4.5% pay increase for the Systems Manager. Additionally, the Board conducted an annual review for the Systems Manager and discussed future budget planning and meeting schedules.

The Board of Directors reviewed the Manager's Financial Report and engaged in strategic planning, including discussions on water capacity acquisition from the City of Indianola, utilizing satellite imagery for water loss detection, upcoming DOT infrastructure projects, and the implementation of a risk and resilience plan for the EPA. The board passed resolutions regarding a water agreement variance, the requirement for a second meter pit, and the approval of vision insurance for employees. Furthermore, the meeting addressed organizational matters including the resignation of a board member and the search for replacements for current board vacancies, alongside updates on nitrate treatment operations.

The Board of Directors reviewed and approved the manager's financial report, confirmed the appointment of a new board member to fill a vacancy, and discussed capacity allocations for CIWW, property acquisition for the West plant, and the restarting of the nitrate plant. Additionally, the board discussed future growth potential and scheduled an upcoming audit committee meeting.

The board discussed an issue regarding Ivan Archer and Brian Swanson having two homes and one meter pit, deciding to table the discussion until legal counsel could attend the October meeting. They also considered the Hartford tower as part of a long-range review. The Manager presented a written Financial Report, which was approved. The board is working on the 2023 budget, including long-range plan items, and has received part of their pit order. Employee evaluations are in progress, and there is an anticipated increase in health insurance costs for the next year. Cyber security insurance costs are also expected to increase for 2023. Towers 4 and 5 are scheduled to be cleaned in October and painted in 2023. The Manager is revising the District's emergency management plan.