MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
     October 12, 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 12th of October 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 6:32 PM.

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

PFWD Staff Present:  Tracy M., office manager had an excused absence;  Lynn Willow, systems operator. 

Visitors:  None.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tracy.
Minutes of September 14, 2022 were reviewed.  Jason motioned to accept the minutes with minor changes.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $328,051.58 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $522,477.48 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $4,803.28.
•	Accounts payable are $823.63.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 9-30-22, is $379,210.36.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 9-30-22, are $237,957.71.

Discussion on why legal costs are so high and sited many briefs with preparations for the amended complaint.

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

Invoice Processing:  

Bob motioned to pay the bills of $37,093.76 as presented.  Marni seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Bob.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $37.63 to be paid via autopay on 10-27-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $7338.24 to be paid via autopay on 9-29-22.
•	Tax liability of $2,329.56 for October payroll to be paid in November. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for October and was paid 10-03-22.  

Bob has initiated a $63,000 fund transfer from Colorado Trust to Farmers State Bank.
Transfer from Colorado Trust Edge to General Fund, of $17,000.

2 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.
•	   Excavated a leaking flush hydrant in Eagle Rising and discovered that it and 5’ of pipe to the valve needs replacing. Parts are ordered.
•	   Third quarter testing for the state is continuing.
•	   Annual exercising of valves is almost complete.
•	   District system mainline flushing is complete.

Discussion on generators operation, testing and maintenance.
Discussion on curb-stop valve location plan.

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 changes has been sent to Paul Anderson per Marni for review.

New Business:

•	Discussion on updating the administration building sign.
•	Discussion on preliminary 2023 budget as presented by Bob.
•	Discussion on rate increases. Proposed $7 increase due to higher costs to the District.
•	Discussion on tier rate increases by 10%.
•	Discussion on payroll increases.
•	Discussion on office furniture upgrades.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 PM. was made by Jason.
Seconded by Marni.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the R & R Café located at 11424 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: