The December meeting of the JFD #1 (aka, the Foothills water board) was held Tuesday, December 14 2021, via Zoom.

 

Attendees: Brian Stevens, Fred Lavenberg, Chris Laskowski, Chris Lavorgna, Ann Lerner Kroll and Charlie Windisch.

 

Minutes:

 

1. 4th quarter billing status: Two households have not paid up as of the meeting time. Service shut-off notices have been sent out (will take effect early Jan ’22). Two households paid the old quarterly amount ($230 vs $235). The difference will be added to their 1st quarter 2022 bills. 1st quarter 2022 bills have been sent out. Please contact me if you did not receive your bill.
2. Greensand filter replacement – We await final approval from the state (it is in the queue).
3. Greensand filter financing – Application was made for a low interest loan from the state drinking water fund. Currently, we are above the cut line in terms of obtaining dollars, but more money may be coming from the Federal government in early January ’22. This may improve our chances. Fall back position is a loan from Community Bank NA.
4.  Curb stop/blow off valve replacement – a handful of valves need to be replaced. This work will be scheduled for the Spring of 2022.
5. Pump house is in need of some upgrades. More discussion to take place at future meetings.

Meeting via Zoom was called to order at 7pm. Members present: Fred Lavenberg, Chris Laskowski, Chris Lavorgna, Jeffrey Earl, Robert Nadal, Brian Stevens, Ann Lerner Kroll, Charlie Windisch. (Deborah Rawson library meeting room is still not available for use as a result of the ongoing pandemic).

 

1. 4th quarter bill payment status (Robert): As of the meeting time, two households are delinquent in making payment. Delinquent notices have been sent out. As a reminder, bills are payable upon receipt! The amount due is currently at $235 per quarter.
2. The project to replace the greensand filter/support structure in the pump house continues to move forward. The submittal fee and application to the State has been made, and we are awaiting final approval. As several months have now gone by since the original quote from Culligan, we will get a refresh on the final dollar amount.
3.  The communication between the pump house and the reservoir seems to be working fine. (The Mission System now relies on a cellular connection as opposed to the older line of sight communication).
4.  The wellhead area was brush hogged in the early fall. As a reminder, this land is open to all Foothills residents to use as they see fit.
5. Replacement of several curb stop valves/flush valves was not done this year due to scheduling issues. The Prudential Committee will revisit this and try to get the work lined up for Spring 2022.