MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
       May 10, 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 10th of April at 7:00 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).  

Prior to the meeting the Oaths of Office were taken by Marni Huller, Bob Tillman and Tim Connelly.  Each returning member chose to retain their current position.

President Jason Kerekes called the meeting to order at 6:59 PM.

Discussion of Tracy ‘returning’ to her previous position with PFWD.  We are glad you ‘never left’.

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

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

Visitors:  None.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
Minutes of April 13, 2022 were reviewed.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes as-is.  Mark seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $220,069.44 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $681,617.12 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $27.35.
•	Accounts payable are $00.00.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 4-30-22, is $133,867.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 4-30-22, are $109,216.

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

Invoice Processing:  

Jason motioned to pay the bills of $25,907.92 as presented.  Tim seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $67.85 to be paid via autopay on 5-25-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $5,387.66 to be paid via autopay on 4-31-22.
•	Tax liability of $2,143.84 for May payroll to be paid in June. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for May and was paid 5-09-22.  

  One water shut-off notice was sent out this month.  It has been paid.
  There was an unauthorized use of one of our hydrants.  The responsible company has been sent and invoice for penalties of use, plus a past due notice.  Another notice will be sent, then the Districts lawyer will be contacted to intervene. 

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

•	   All meters were read and reported.
•	   The start date for the Thomas Road project is set for the end of May and will last for 8-10 weeks.  Materials for this project have already been appropriated.
•	   Potable divers were here on 4-26-22 and inspected and cleaned our tanks.
•	   Backup generators have been serviced on 4-12-22.
•	   Annual system flushing and hydrant exercising have been completed.  Water generally looked better than it ever has.

Discussion on a complaint of high iron.  Lynn sent a sample to the State for analysis.  The result is that there is no health hazard, though the water may be discolored at times.

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.

Other Business:

•	Discussion on water leasing.  Paul Anderson is looking into others District needs.
•	Discussion on out-of-district rates.  Marni noted that the Rules and Regulations state that out-of-district rates are to be charged at the current base rate plus any tier rates that should apply, plus the current District mil levy rate.
•	Discussion on commercial rates.  It was decided not to adjust these rates at this time.
•	Discussion of Eagle Rising legal issues, particularly concerning insurance claims.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 PM. was made by Jason.
Seconded by Tim.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday June 8th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: