MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING 
PARK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
    September 14, 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 14th 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 6:00 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.
Rick Reiter with El Paso County joined the meeting via telephone to discuss the Thomas Road project.
  Though the project was successfully completed, there were many deficiencies.  Item discussed were;
1.	Lack of signage.
2.	Better communication needed to residences.
3.	Better traffic control and safety measures for open holes and equipment.
4.	Better site maintenance, no spoils left in ditch lines.

Review of Minutes:  Minutes were presented by Tracy.
Minutes of August 10, 2022 were reviewed.  Bob motioned to accept the minutes with minor changes.  Jason seconded.  Approved.

Treasurer's Report:  Treasurer's Report was presented by Bob. 
•	There is currently $310,809.88 in our Farmers State Bank checking account.
•	There is currently $581,709.00 in the Colorado Trust account.
•	Accounts receivable are $1,564.39.
•	Accounts payable are $16,621.54.
•	Year to date revenue, as of 8-31-22, is $321,492.62.
•	Year to date expenses, as of 8-31-22, are $212,319.65.

Thomas Road expenses were $3K less than budgeted: $272 vs. $275.
Discussion on a final acceptance/warranty letter to the Thomas Road contractor.
Discussion on what funds should pay for capital improvements.

Tim motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Jason seconded.  Approved.
Invoice Processing:  
Jason motioned to pay the bills of $102,096.14 as presented.  Bob seconded.  Approved.

Bookkeeper Report:  The bookkeepers report was presented by Tracy.
•	Black Hills Energy’s invoice is for $31.80 to be paid via autopay on 9-27-22.
•	MVEA’s invoice for $5400.90 to be paid via autopay on 8-25-22.
•	Tax liability of $2,329.60 for September payroll to be paid in October. 
•	CEBT is $823.63 for September and was paid 9-07-22.  

 Bob has initiated a $64,500 fund transfer from Colorado Trust to Farmers State Bank.
 1 water shut-off notice was sent out this month. 
 Activity/Event Calendar is mostly completed.
 Working on audit timeframes.
 Discussion on PFAS Recovery Program.

ORC/Operator Report:  The ORC report was presented by Lynn.
•	 Bac.-T samples were taken and are negative.
•	   All meters were read and reported.
•	   Thomas Road project is completed.  Water is noticeably clearer with the new lines.
•	   Third quarter testing for the state is under way.
•	   Annual exercising of valves is almost complete.
•	   District system mainline flushing will be from 9-19-22 through 9-21-22.

Discussion of flushing hydrants.
Discussion of future mainline replacement.

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:  Postponed to October meeting.
Other Business:
•	As Marni is absent, there are no updates on the Rules and Regs.
•	Discussion on locator issues during the Thomas Road project.

New Business:
•	Discussion on updating the administration building sign.
•	Discussion on selling an old hydrant.  
Adjournment:  A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 PM. was made by Tim.
Seconded by Bob.  Approved. 
The next scheduled regular meeting will be held on Wednesday October 12th, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Park Forest Water District administrative building located at 7340 McFerran Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. 

Signed: