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Thursday, January 14, 2010 The following meeting of King County Water District No. 111 was held at the District office, 27224 144th Ave SE, Kent, Washington.
All Commissioners along with District staff Chris Hall and Alice Marshall, general counsel John Milne and consulting engineer Greg Hill met for a regular meeting at the District office.
Consumers & Public Comment
The Board reviewed a letter from District customer Vladimir Litvinenko, Account 210052. Following discussion, on motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously Litvinenko’s request to have a $500 tampering fee removed from his account was denied.
The Board reviewed a letter from Mathew S. Lacroix, Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, LLC requesting District water service to property located at 26434 128th Ave SE, Kent Washington which is apparently owned by Gurpreet Kaur. The Board and staff discussed possible connection to water for an existing house located on the Kaur property and the District’s policy not to finance connection charges.. Following discussion, the Board directed John Milne to contact Lacroix and inform him of the District’s policy regarding connection.
Maintenance & Operations Report
Vern Allemand informed the Board that he is currently looking at diesel vehicles in anticipation of purchasing a new diesel truck for the District as previously approved.
Vern Allemand left the meeting at 9:45 a.m.
Attorney Report
John Milne reported to the Board regarding arguments presented in Olympia on issues pertaining to the Municipal Water Law Appeal.
Resolution No. 549-12-09 Revising and Establishing Water Service Rates and Charges which was adopted by the Commissioners at the December 3, 2009 Board meeting was signed by the Commissioners.
Engineer Report
Greg Hill reported on the parity certificate that he is preparing on the District’s behalf as authorized at the November 12, 2009 Board meeting for the 2010 Water Refunding and Revenue Bonds. Hill updated the Board on the parity certificate requirement and discussed with the Board his method of preparing the statement and corresponding documentation.
Other District Business
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the November 12, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the November 13, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the November 23, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the December 3, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the December 10, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the December 14, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the December 23, 2009 minutes.
A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the January 5, 2010 minutes.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously the following leak credits were approved:
630091 Hothi $202.83
030011 Lewitt $169.74
520085 Kirks $149.59
110012 McGuire $264.62
170066 Mayfield $327.90
Manager Report
Chris Hall requested that the Board assign delegates for 2010 to the South King County Regional Water Association. On motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously Commission Wilson was named the 2010 RWA delegate. Manager Hall and Administration Supervisor Marshall were appointed alternate delegates.
Hall provided information regarding proposed City of Kent code requirements for residential sprinklers and metering requirements. Engineer Hill outlined five different options for this type of service. Discussion followed regarding the District’s current practice which requires a dedicated 1” meter for all new meters installed for fire protection. Hall will discuss the matter further with City staff and keep the Board further advised.
Manager Hall presented the Board with information regarding Parcel 032105 9169, previously approved for a main extension for a future short plat the property owner is now proposing building one home only. Following discussion, staff was directed to inform the owner that a future short plat or addition of units to the parcel would require the main extension, however, one home on the existing lot will be subject to the current policy of allowing connection to the fronting main.
Attorney Milne and Engineer Hill left the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
Manager Hall provided the Board a job description for a new job classification, Account Specialist III. Following review of the description and discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to add the position of Account Specialist III to the District 2010 Salary Schedule at Range 5 and to change the Customer Service Representative job title to Account Specialist II.
Manager Hall requested an executive session to discuss an employee performance review pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to convene on executive session as requested on that basis. Before convening the executive session at 12:15 p.m., Commissioner Hanis advised that the executive session would be concluded at approximately 12:30 p.m. At 12:30 p.m. the executive session was concluded and open public meeting was reconvened.
On motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously the Board advised staff to reclassify District employee Natalie Vance to Account Specialist III, Range 5, Step 5, effective February 1, 2010.
Approval of Vouchers Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing, which has been made available to the Board. As of this date the Board, by unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included in the following list and further described as follows:
Maintenance 10935 – 10976 $ 82,430.68
The meeting was concluded at 12:45 p.m. |
