MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
    April 13, 2022
    Regular Board Meeting

A Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Park Forest Water District (referred to hereafter as the 
"Board") was held on Wednesday the 13th of April at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, located at 7340 
McFerran Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. The meeting was open to the public in accordance with: 
CO Rev Stat § 24-6-402 (2016).  

President Jason Kerekes called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.

Board Members Present:  Jason Kerekes, President;  Marni Huller, vice president;  Bob Tillman, treasurer.  Tim Connelly, secretary and Mark Kneebone, operations director via teleconference.

PFWD Staff Present:  Tracy M., office manager; Lynn Willow, systems operator. 

Visitors:  None.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
•	Discussion on manufacturer’s warranty for meters freezing.  Lynn said they only warranty defects or electrical issues, not freezing.
•	Discussion on two customers that had frozen meters and who is responsible to replace them.  Board agreed that the customers are responsible for frozen meters.

Minutes of March 9, 2022 were reviewed.  Jason motioned to accept the minutes with a minor change.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

Treasurer's Report:  Treasurer's Report was presented by Bob. 

•	There is currently $211,818.22 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $664,704.85 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $507.95.
•	Accounts payable are $-1,276.37.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 3-31-22, is $100,503.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 3-31-22, are $85,191.

Jason motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Marni seconded.  Approved.

Invoice Processing:  

Jason motioned to pay the bills of $23,990.21 as presented.  Marni seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $101.23 to be paid via autopay on 4-25-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $5,464.66to be paid via autopay on 3-31-22.
•	Tax liability of $2,383.12for April payroll to be paid in May. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for April and was paid 4-07-22.  

Three water shut-off notices were sent out this month.
Received three reimbursements from CSD Pool totaling $1692.65.
CSU hydrant meter information is available.
One escrow refund has been received.
One new bulk customer signed up this month.
Tracy announced a new job offer for her.  She will finish out the month of April.

ORC/Operator Report:  The ORC report was presented by Lynn.

•	   All meters were read and reported.
•	   Many companies are declining to bid on projects.  We do have one bid for the Thomas Road improvement project. Their start date is set for the end of May and should last for 8-10 weeks.  Materials have already been purchased.
•	   Potable divers will inspect and clean our tanks on 4-26-22.
•	   Backup generators are scheduled for service on 4-12-22.
•	   There have been four complaints on water discoloration.  Lynn is checking on prices of a tank circulator or aerator to help with chemical displacement.
•	   The annual system flushing and hydrant exercising will begin the week of 4-18-22. E-mail notices have been sent out to all customers.

Discussion of the Districts water treatment processes.
Discussion on contractor availability for future projects.
Jason motioned to accept the proposal from All Dirt for the Thomas Road project.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

Secretary's Report:  The secretary’s report was presented by Tim.
Though a very critical function to the District, there was nothing of much significance to report beyond the detail of the important board meeting minutes. 

Board Actions:  The Board Action report was presented by Tim.
•	Discussion on current open action items.
•	Report has been updated and sent out to all board members.

Tracy will try to update the Due Date Calendar before she leaves.

Other Business:

Discussion of Eagle Rising legal Issues.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM. was made by Jason.
Seconded by Bob.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday May 11th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: