Syringa Heights Water District
Meeting Minutes
9-10-2014
Meeting opened by President Mike Benjamin at 3:30 PM at Connies
Board Members present: Drinkard, Gabel, Darnell
Visitors: Frank Cafferty, Neil Tucker, Tim Blankenship
The Board welcomed Tim Blankenship of Sewell Engineering to the meeting, and concurred that Sewell will be our Engineering firm to move forward with our District needs regarding evaluation and improvements.
Stephen gave Fred the “Drinking Water Planning Grant Application” to complete and give to Tim.
Tim distributed Form 5-A “Outline and Checklist for Planning Document” to the Board. Fred will work with Tim to complete the Form for Tim’s use. The Board is encouraged to read through this to become familiar with the application.
Stephen will contact Katy at DEQ .
Tim to confirm services to the Board by email, and confirm cost of this phase of planning.
Tim to email Contact to Fred for distribution to the Board. A special meeting may be called to sign this agreement.
Tim asked for any maps and other information we have to help in locating connections, valves, pipe locations, etc., which will help in formulating a concise map to begin the planning process with. Neil will scour his records for information also.
Goal – Identify System, Determine deficiencies, Priortize needed upgrades and provide for growth of the System.
Tim will take care of Grant Application Funds by draws from DEQ.
Tim will have a draft report ready by mid- February, and a final by May. Tim will work with Neil and Mike to stay on schedule.
Meter replacement was discussed. Mike to do random and periodic testing of meters for accuracy, and log results. Plastic meters in the system need to be documented and be a priority for replacement.
Fred to price new Badger meters.
Financial Report: As of 9-9-14 — Savings $ 113,783.64 Checking $ 34,615.77.
Next meeting : Oct 2 – 4 PM at Connies
Meeting Adjourned at 4:50 PM