MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
     November 9, 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 9th of November at 6:00 p.m. at the R &R Café at 11424 Black Forest Road, Black Forest, 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 6:04 PM.

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

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

Visitors:  None.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
Minutes of October 12, 2022 were reviewed.  Jason motioned to accept the minutes as is.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $332,198.84 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $524,750.15 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $7,828.68.
•	Accounts payable are $450.56
•	Year to date revenue, as of 10-31-22, is $421,989.04.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 10-31-22, are $237,340.38.

Review of accounts payable.

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

Invoice Processing:  

Jason motioned to pay the bills of $25,152.35 as presented.  Tim seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $57.45 to be paid via autopay on 11-23-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $6,642.05 to be paid via autopay on 10-27-22.
•	Tax liability of $2,329.60 for November payroll to be paid in December. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for November and was paid 11-07-22.  

Bob has initiated a $175,000 fund transfer from Farmers State Bank checking to Farmers State Bank Money Market.
3 water shut-off notices were sent out this month. 
Discussion on Family Leave Act.

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

•	 Bac.-T samples were taken and are negative.
•	   All meters were read and reported.
•	   Bleach and Polyphosphate (Aqua Mag) drums were delivered.
•	   Fired up portable floor heaters in Squires plant and well 4 pump house.
•	   Arranging the annual tank cleaning for spring 2023.
•	   Helping Paul Anderson with possible augmentation water sales.

Discussion on the mechanics of water sales.
Discussion on backflow reports certification enforcement of commercial customers.
Discussion on Tobin Road capital improvement project.
Discussion on contractor for the SCADA system for preventative maintenance.
Discussion on repairing Price plant tank paint peeling.

Jason motioned to hire EMC to do the SCADA maintenance per their proposal.  Bob seconded.  Approved.
Jason motioned to hire Rocky Mountain Cummins to do maintenance on the generators.  Mark 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:  Presented by Tim.
•	Discussion on current open action items.
•	Report has been updated and sent out to all board members.

Other Business:

•	Rules and Regs updating is being reviewed by Paul Anderson.

New Business:

•	Discussion on the Districts cost increases that need to be covered.  Discussion on what price would be needed per customer to keep the District in the black.
•	Tim made a motion to increase the monthly base rate to $106.  Bob seconded.  Approved.
•	Bob made a motion to increase the tier rates by 10% each tier.  Jason seconded.  Approved.
•	Discussion on 2023 budget as presented by Bob.  Some minor adjustments were suggested.
•	Discussion on tabling the administration building sign until there is a need.
•	Discussion on office furniture upgrades. 
•	Discussion on legal updates.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 PM. was made by Tim.
Seconded by Bob.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday December 14th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District offices located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: