Meeting Minutes

Perry Park Water and Sanitation District

REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 15, 2006

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VISITORS

Mike Hayes Judy LaCrosse

Craig Johnston Keith Worley

Jim Matchett

Tony Lucas

Gary Peterson

STAFF / CONSULTANTS

Diana Miller – District Manager

Scott Monroe – SEMOCOR, Inc.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.

2.0 NEW BUSINESS

2.1 A motion was made and seconded; (RESOLUTION 06-84): TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2006 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE PERRY PARK WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT, AS AMENDED. Passed unanimously.

2.2 WATER/SEWER PERMITS – The following permits had already been

approved:

1. Pinnacle Peak Homes- 788 Cumberland Rd.-L.1,B.5,SP#1

2. Pinnacle Peak Homes- 777 Taylor Cir.- L.24,B.2,SP#1

3. David & Linda Detwieler- 4701 Mohawk- L.13,B.5,PP#6

4. Charles Urbaner- 4786 Shoshone- L.1,B.4,PP#5

5. Jon Pugmul-TBD Vail Cir.- L.29,B.3,SP#2

6. Ian Holt- 4515 Shoshone Dr.- L.29,B.3,PP#5

7. Pinnacle Peak Homes- 7766 Taylor Cir.- L.4,B.3,SP#1

8. Pinnacle Peak Homes- 632 Independence Dr.- L.8,B.3,SP#1

9. Mike & Marlia Cronin- 8366 Bannock Dr.- L.1,B.1,PP#5

(42 permits year to date)

2.3 DISBURSEMENTS – A motion was made and seconded; (RESOLUTION 06-85): TO RATIFY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DATED August 11, 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,932.78 WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY DISBURSED FROM WELLS FARGO BANK WEST. Passed unanimously.

A motion was made and seconded; (RESOLUTION 06-86): TO APPROVE CHECKS # 16781 –16806 IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,635.74 FROM WELLS FARGO BANK WEST. Passed unanimously.

2.4 FUEL COST SHARING ALLOWANCE – A question arose on the cost sharing allocation for the District’s operations contractor SEMOCOR, Inc. A legal opinion will be obtained to insure legal standing for the District and the Contractor.

3.0 STAFF AND CONSULTANT REPORTS

3.1 PERRY PARK WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT SYSTEM’S REPORT – The members of the Board reviewed the monthly operations report, which had been submitted by SEMOCOR, Inc. It was noted that water usage was down due to the cool, wet weather. A water main break was reported at the Perry Park Ridge Project. Semocor, Inc. responded and supervised the repair work. The Board inquired about penalties for damages to District facilities. The Board was reminded of the State law passed several years ago that allows for remedies against contractors that damage underground utilities.

3.2 PROJECT STATUS REPORT – The members of the Board reviewed the monthly project status report, which had been submitted by the District Manager.

3.3 SANDSTONE RANCH – No progress or activity occurred on their proposed inclusion in the District.

3.4 PORTABLE SEWAGE PUMP – Delivery has been delayed. The District Manager will follow up on the anticipated delivery.

3.5 WIENS / REMUDA RANCH IN - DISTRICT FEASABILITY STUDY – The revised feasibility study was ordered given the significant changes to the plan. It was noted that all units now fall within the District.

3.6 CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT – The Certificate of Deposit, Acct. # 20591 will be automatically renewed at a higher interest rate (5.25% and annual percentage rate of 5.35%).

3.7 FOLKESTAD, FAZEKAS, BARRICK & PATOILE INVOICE – The Board agreed to pay the outstanding invoices with the understanding that the Hog John Water Tank Easement quiet title action will be completed by the end of the year or that new legal counsel will complete the matter. The District will designate a new “General Counsel” by the end of 2006.

3.8 MOHAWK ROAD SETTLEMENT – Director Hayes informed the manager of a roadway settlement/depression on Mohawk Drive. The District Manager will follow up with Douglas County as part of the Mohawk 2002 LID.

4.0 OLD BUSINESS

4.1 TABOR EXEMPTION BALLOT QUESTION – Director Hayes read the resolution into the record (copy attached to these minutes). A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution. (RESOLUTION 06-87) The motion passed unanimously.

4.2 BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS:

4.2.1 RESERVOIR COMMITTEE - Directors Hayes and Johnston, who were previously appointed to serve to the Reservoir Committee, reported that the committee had a successful meeting earlier in the day.

4.2.2 MERIBEL VILLAGE COMMITTEE – Directors Johnston and Peterson were appointed, to the Meribel Village Committee. The committee plans to work through service issues which were raised buy Mr. Paul Riesling.

4.2.3 PERRY PARK SENTINEL – Motion was made and seconded to authorize a $200 donation to the Perry Park Sentinel for its general costs of publication. It was noted the Sentinel distribution covers the entire District area.

4.2.4 TEMPORARY PART-TIME HELP – The District Manager was authorized to hire temporary, part-time help at her discretion to cover repetitive tasks in the office.

4.2.5 ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT – The District Manager was given authorization to obtain accounting consulting services to aid in setting up Special District accounting procedures upon installation of the new accounting software.

4.2.6 PROJECT PRIORITIZATION – The Board requested a list of current and future capital projects. It was noted the District’s “Five Year Master Plan” is scheduled for updating in the near future and could be used as the tool for generation of priorities.

5.0 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – Ms. Judy LaCrosse requested information on the number of non-resident property owners who voted in the last Board election. It was noted this information could be obtained from the Designated Election Official (Micki Wadhams) at Collins, Cockrel and Cole.

6.0 ADJOURNMENT - A motion was made and seconded; (RESOLUTION 06-88): TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. Passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

ATTEST:

Tony Lucas

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Secretary

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