MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
 May 11, 2021
      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 May 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 6:08PM.

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

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

Visitors:  None – no requests for joining the meeting via teleconferencing were received.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
Minutes of March 22, 2021 were reviewed.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes with minor changes.  Tim seconded.  Approved.
Minutes of April 14, 2021 were reviewed.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes as presented.  Jason seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $165,797.63 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $503,928.12 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $5,080.51.
•	Accounts payable are $3,619.12.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 4-30-21, is $134,300.77.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 4-30-21, are $111,940.61.

   Total revenues are 4% under budget, mostly due to low bulk water sales, but are $1100 above last year’s revenues.
   Discussion on our bank account interest rates.  Tim will check with Northwestern Mutual for interest bearing accounts that are liquid.
   Discussion on aging customers report.

A motion to accept the treasurer's report was made by Tim, seconded by Jason. Approved. 

Invoice Processing:  Invoice Processing was presented by Tracy. 

Tim motioned to pay the bills, at $18,620.89, as presented.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $54.46 to be paid via autopay on 5-26-21.
•	MVEA’s invoice is for $5157.40 to be paid via autopay on 4-29-21.  May bill is available on 5-14-21.
•	Tax liability of $2260.20 is to be paid in June. 
•	CEBT for May is $809.63 and was paid 5-7-21.  June will be available 5-14-21.

  Audit engagement bank information is still a work in progress.
  Discussion on a letter to our customers about the bulk water rate.
  Discussion on our price increase notice in the rules and regulations.

ORC/Operator Report:  The ORC report was presented by Lynn Willow. 
•	Bac-T samples were taken and are negative.
•	   Getting bids on water storage tanks recoating.
•	   Getting material costs for The Thomas Road capital improvement project.
•	   The chlorine pump at the Price plant was rebuilt.
•	   275 gallons of 10% bleach for water treatment for both plants was ordered and received.
•	   We are following all CDC Covid19 safety practices at both water plants.
•	   I was out of town from 4-21 to 4-26.

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 issues with replacing current meters.
•	Report has been updated and sent out to all board members.

Other Business: 
•	Meter presentations are set up for May 25th and 26th at 6 PM.
•	Rules and Regs updating is tabled to the June meeting.
•	Discussion on electrical meter systems.

Executive Session:
Pursuant to Sections 24-6-402(4)(b) (e), C.RS., upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly seconded 
by Bob Tillman and, upon affirmative vote of the quorum present, the Board convened in 
Executive Session at 7:56 PM.  For discussion of personnel issues.  C.RS Pursuant to Section 24-6-402(2) (d.5) (II)(B), C.RS., 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 8:06 P.M. upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly, seconded by Jason Kerekes and, upon vote, unanimously carried. 

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM. was made by Jason.
Seconded by Tim.  Approved. 

The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Thursday June 17th, 2021 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: