MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
    October 13, 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 Wednesday the 13th 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 6:31 PM.

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 was excused. 

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

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tim.
Minutes of September 13, 2021 were reviewed.  Jason motioned to accept the minutes as presented.  Mark seconded.  Approved.

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

•	There is currently $191,095.22 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $590,807.76 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $19,649.
•	Accounts payable are $1,294.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 9-30-21, is $348,218.10
•	Year to date expenses, as of 9-30-21, are $297,540.09.
 
Discussion over the proposed 2022 budget.
Discussion on election costs and officials.
Discussion on rates, particularly tier rates.

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

Tim is to check on availability of Our Lady of the Pines Church for the November meeting.

Invoice Processing:  Invoice Processing was presented by Jason. 

Jason motioned to pay the bills of $38,279.84 as presented.  Tim seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $29.20 to be paid via autopay on 10-26-21.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $6725.27 is to be paid via autopay on 9-30-21.
•	Tax liability of $2252.50 for October payroll to be paid in November. 
•	Q3 UI and CO income have been filed and paid.  Q3 941 has been filed.
•	CEBT for July is $809.63 for October and was paid 10-11-21.  

No transfers this month.
Tap fee received for 7165 McShane – Coordinate with builder.
No water shut-off notices were sent out this month.
Meter replacements are going well, however, there are 18 no response customers.
One customer needs to replumb his meter location for better accessibility before a   replacement can be done.  Lynn met with him.
Researching information on commercial meters for audit.
Certification of Levies discussed.

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

•	   Storage tanks recoating has been completed.
•	   About 222 new meters have been installed.  41 more meters have been delivered and will be installed.
•	   Still waiting on the commercial meters and data equipment for readings to arrive.
•	   The second month of remote readings for billing purposes has been completed.
•	   The second half of lead and copper tests for the year have been taken. 
•	   We are following all CDC Covid19 safety practices at both water plants.

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 2021 budget amendment.

Executive Session:
Pursuant to Sections 24-6-402(4)(b) (e), C.R.S., 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 7:51 PM.  For discussion of legal issues.  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 8:08 P.M. upon a motion duly made by Jason Kerekes seconded by Tim Connelly and, upon vote, unanimously carried. 

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 PM. was made by Jason.
Seconded by Marni.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday November 10th, 2021 at 6:00 PM, at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church Parish Hall located at 11020 Teachout Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: