MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
    September 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 Monday the 13th of September 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 6:06PM.

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

PFWD Staff Present:  Lynn Willow, systems operator;  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 August 18, 2021 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 $231,565.36 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $588,043.84in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $5543.99.
•	Accounts payable are $38,387.88.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 7-31-21, is $278,666.64.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 7-31-21, are $265,920.04.
 
Currently working on the 2022 budget.
Discussion on investing.

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

Invoice Processing:  Invoice Processing was presented by Bob. 
Discussion on available monies for possible trial / legal costs.

Tim motioned to pay the bills of $75,248.45 as presented.  Marni seconded.  Approved.

Enterprise Status:  It was noted that;

•	Enterprises can only obtain state or federal grants for up to 5% of their total revenue.
•	An enterprise is able to make certain issue decisions by a vote verses a vote of its customers.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $22.59 to be paid via autopay on 9-23-21.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $6528 is to be paid via autopay on 9-26-21.
•	Tax liability of $2267.86 for September payroll to be paid in October. 
•	CEBT for July is $809.63 for September and was paid 9-8-21.  

  Transfer of $574,000 from Colorado Trust Enterprise/General Fund account to Colorado Trust PFWD Edge Fund for purpose of obtaining a higher interest rate.
  Will send an e-mail blast and post mail letters on 9-15-21 to customers for scheduling new meter replacement.   Will include late fee rate changes.
  Water shut-off notices sent to two customers.
  Discussion on a customer’s disagreement of their account balance.

ORC/Operator Report:  

•	   Storage tanks recoating has been completed.
•	   About 135 new meters have been installed.  141 meters have been delivered and will begin installation 9-13-21.
•	   Still waiting on the commercial meters and data equipment for readings to arrive.
•	   First official remote readings for billing purposes has been completed.
•	   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.

Executive Session:
Pursuant to Sections 24-6-402(4)(b) (e), C.RS., upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly seconded 
by Marni Huller and, upon affirmative vote of the quorum present, the Board convened in 
Executive Session at 7:19 PM.  For discussion of legal issues with the District’s attorneys for the upcoming trial.  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 8:43 P.M. upon a motion duly made by Tim Connelly seconded by Bob Tillman and, upon vote, unanimously carried. 

Discussion on the definition of augmentation water.

Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 PM. was made by Mark.
Seconded by Tim.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday October 13th, 2021 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: