OLGA WATER USERS BOARD MEETING-OCTOBER 10th, 2022

6:02 Meeting called to order. Board Members present: Dave Noneman, Guy Woods, Paul Groeninger, Geoff Cunard (via phone). Administrator: Catlin Noneman. Dan Burke, EWUA. OWU Members present: Sandy Taylor                                                                       Jenny DeGroot, fisheries biologist.

 

*Jenny DeGroot spoke about the need for water in cascade creek for Coho salmon spawning, discussed options for leasing/volunteering water.

 

1.     Eastsound Operators Report.

2.     Administrators report. Discussion of payments & website update.

3.     Approval of minutes for September 12th, 2022. Approved.

4.     Financial report. Accepted.

5.     Old Business:

a.     Doe Bay Intertie. Review of discussion points from meeting between OWUI & DBWU Boards.

b.     Statement of Intent to be sent to Shawn Alexander for opinion.

c.      Guy will draft letter of key talking points/changes OWUI will request.

      6.  New Business:

a.     Proposal for all invoices over $5,000 to be approved by President & Treasurer. Motion to approve: Dave, Second: Geoff. Approved.

b.     Proposal for line of credit from Banner Bank. Motion to approve: Guy, Second: Dave. Approved.

c.      Discussion of special meeting & letter to the membership.

 

7.     Adjournment at 8:24 PM

8.     Next meeting is Monday November 14th at 5:00PM.

 

OLGA WATER USERS BOARD MEETING-SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

6:02 Meeting called to order. Board Members present: Dave Noneman, Guy Woods, Paul Groeninger, Geoff Cunard. Administrator: Catlin Noneman. Dan Burke, EWUA. OWU Members present: Mary Anna Bishop Martin, Dan Gottlieb, Brian McMillan. Jenny DeGroot, fisheries biologist.

 

*Jenny DeGroot spoke about the need for water in cascade creek for Coho salmon spawning, discussed options for leasing/volunteering water. Paul will follow up with Jenny.

 

1.     Eastsound Operators Report:

a.     Meter reading completed, GIS of all meters done along w pictures

b.     SCADA update for WADOH monitoring, cameras installed at plant

c.      Leak(s)-Paul & Guy will walk the distribution line with EWUA operator, motion by Dave to approve fee not to exceed $1500, 2nd by Geoff. Approved.

2.     Administrators report. Discussion of payments, website & invoicing.

3.     Approval of minutes for August 8th, 2022. Approved.

4.     Financial report. Accepted.

5.     Old Business:

a.     Doe Bay Intertie.

   DBWUA meeting & decision about financial contribution within the next few weeks

   Increased cost and need for financing

    Need to further discuss what the cost of water from DBWUA will be

 

      6.  New Business:

Dan: What are the plans for the water plant going forward? Options are still being discussed, will keep serviceable for the near future.

 

7.     7:41PM adjournment of regular session, move into Executive session.

8.     Adjournment at 8:23 PM

9.     Next meeting is Monday October 10th at 6:00PM.

 

 

 

OLGA WATER USERS BOARD MEETING- AUGUST 8TH, 2022

6:03 Meeting called to order. Board Members present: Dave Noneman, Guy Woods, Paul Groeninger, Geoff Cunard. Outgoing Board Members: Mark Mayer, Mary Anna Bishop Martin, Bryon Frenyea. Administrator: Catlin Noneman. OWU Members present: Sandy Taylor, Fran Macmillan.

1.     Eastsound Operators Report:

a.     Clear well complete.

b.     Raw water intake reworked to reduce low flow & air gulping issues.

2.     Administrators report. Discussion of communication & website update. Approved.

3.     Approval of minutes for JULY 18th. Approved.

4.     Financial report. Accepted.

5.     Old Business:

a.     Doe Bay Intertie           

i.  Discussion of possibility of splitting pipe/tank costs with DBWU

ii.  Engineer needs map/specs of current OWUI system

iii.  Need to further discuss what the cost of water from DBWUA will be

      6.  New Business:

a.     Sandy:   Questions to engineer regarding pressure, storage, chlorine concentration.  Does SCADA ping when there are problems? Yes. Is there a meter on the tank? Yes.

Leasing water rights to the Land Bank? Unknown at this time, Guy will follow up.

b.     Fran: If we merge w DB are we responsible for their debt? There is a large amount to be figured out before any agreement is made.

7.     New Board Members & Positions: Guy Woods, Treasurer, Paul Groeninger, Secretary, and Geoff Cunard, Director at Large

8.     7:40PM adjournment of regular session, move into Executive session.

9.     At 8:18PM Dave made motion to adjourn Executive session, seconded by Geoff.

10.Next meeting is Monday September 12th at 6:00PM.