MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
    January 11, 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 Tuesday the 11th of January at 6:30 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 6:39 PM.

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

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

Visitors:  Josh Young and his son, Bo.

Discussion on delivering water across Black Forest Road, costs, easements, taps, future growth.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $111.26 to be paid via autopay on 1-25-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $5,372.98 is to be paid via autopay on 12-30-21.
•	Tax liability of $2,228.56 for January payroll to be paid in February. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for January and was paid 1-10-22.  

3 water shut-off notices sent out this month and 2 have paid to date.
3 new bulk water customers and working on getting them setup.
End of year payroll tax filings are completed.  Working on tax form prep for    venders/contractors.

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

•	   Installation of new residential meters is complete, with the exception of one needing special plumbing and one needing an antennae.
•	   Commercial meters have two remaining to be installed – Fire station and BF Center.
•	   The old water meters were sold for recycling.
•	   Two well meters need to be certified for the state.  This is scheduled for January 27 by Bates Well Metering.
•	   Lynn will be at the CRWA conference March 7th.  This is required every 3 years.
•	   We are following all CDC Covid19 safety practices at both water plants.

Discussion on Thomas Road capital improvements for this year.                                                                           Discussion of out-of-District taps and fees.

Invoice Processing:  

Tim motioned to pay the bills of $37,721.29 as presented.  Jason seconded.  Approved.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
Minutes of December 1, 2021 were reviewed.  Jason motioned to accept the minutes as is.  Marni seconded.  Approved.
Minutes of December 8, 2021 were reviewed.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes with two minor changes.  Tim seconded.  Approved.

Executive Session:
Pursuant to Sections 24-6-402(4)(b) (e), C.R.S., upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly seconded 
by Mark Kneebone and, upon affirmative vote of the quorum present, the Board convened in 
Executive Session at 7:35 PM.  For discussion of ongoing legal issues with attorneys.  C.R.S. Pursuant to Section 24-6-402(2) (d.5) (II)(B), C.R.S., no record will be kept by Park Forest Water District of this Executive Session that, in the opinion of the District's attorney, constitutes privileged attorney-client communication. The Board reconvened in regular session at 8:03 P.M. upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly, seconded by Bob Tillman and, upon vote, unanimously carried. 
Jason made a motion to; 
        1. Not appeal the Judges denial of awarding attorney fees to either party.
2. Defend the appeal/dismissal of the second amended complaint.
3. To not appeal the jury’s decision.
Bob seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $174,526.85 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $594,107.66 the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $3,808.85.
•	Accounts payable are $8,983.06.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 12-31-21, is $436,793.70
•	Year to date expenses, as of 12-31-21, are $363,559.96.

Discussion on funds earmarked for capital improvements verses the Colorado Trust account.
Discussion on the 2021 amended budget.
 
A motion to accept the treasurer's report was made by Tim, seconded by Marni. Approved. 

Jason made a resolution to appropriate funds for the 2021 amended budget. Bob seconded. Approved

Jason made a resolution to appropriate funds for the 2022 budget. Marni 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.

New Business:

•	Discussion on topics to cover in the February meeting.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 PM. was made by Tim.
Seconded by Bob.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday February 9th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: