HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/06/06 - Totten Little Skookum CWD TOTTEN/LITTLE SKOOKUM CLEAN WATER DISTRICT
JUNE 6, 1994
ATTENDANCE: Mary L. Faughender, Commissioner
William O. Hunter, Commissioner
Laura E. Porter, Chairperson
Wayne Clifford,Water Quality Coordinator
Brad Banner, Health Services Director
Bill McGee,Advisory Board Member
Harold Fitzwater, Advisory Board Member
The meeting was called to order at 1:33 p.m. by Chairperson Laura E. Porter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Cmmr.Faughender/Hunter moved and seconded to approve the minutes of May 2,1994 as corrected. Motion
carried unanimously. F-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
CORRESPONDENCE
None Listed
SURVEY REPORT
Wayne Clifford, Water Quality Program Manager, gave the monthly survey report for May.
Dye Tests Completed - 25
New Informational Packets Delivered - 0
Failed System Owner Visit - 1
Repair Permits Approved for Installation - 2
Installed Systems - 2
Final Inspections - 2
Completed Repairs - 2
Mr. Clifford commented that he didn't have the cumulative totals at this time. Also the number of FTE's will
be available after the information from the timesheets is in the database and they can do a time report.
Chairperson Porter questioned if having the meeting on the first week of the month is affecting the reports.
'Mr. Clifford responded it does affect the reporting capability when they are getting information off the database
the previous week.
Cmmr. Hunter asked if the information is not available or if they just haven't had time to make up the report.
Cmmr. Faughender/Hunter moved and seconded to change the Totten/Little Skookum Clean Water District
meeting to the.third Monday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. F-aye; H-aye; P-aye.
The next scheduled meeting would be June 20, 1994.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Harold Fitzwater,Alternate Advisory Board Member, discussed some of the items in the Water Quality budget
and a concern for proper accounting within the Clean Water District Fund, per the County Auditor's audit
report.
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He referred to two items which were deposited in Water Quality Fund. He concluded if the audit
recommendations are implemented, it could simplify the accounting making a proper audit trail.
Brad Banner, Health Services Director, explained they are working on resolving the matter of the $18,000 and
he hopes to have a report for the next meeting. He expressed appreciation for the comments received as it
makes for a better program.
Bill McGee,Advisory Board Member, questioned when the Board would be making the decision on the fee.
Chairperson Porter responded there hasn't been a recommendation from the Advisory Board. She questioned
if they have voted on one.
Mr.McGee commented they were going to decide last Wednesday night,but they didn't have correct figures on
the budget. Mr. Fitzwater had a budget proposal he was working on which doesn't correspond with the Water
Quality budget.
Chairperson Porter stated the budget year for the District is July 1 and she hoped billing would start around that
time if possible. Most importantly is an accurate budget, that the fees are as small as they possibly can be to
get the work done, and the advisory committee is satisfied they have had a full review.
Mr. Banner asked for the Board's clarification of policy and priorities regarding financial matters. He asked if
they should spend the time it takes to decipher where Mr.Fitzwater's figures come from or go ahead with their
numbers. He concluded if they are called into question they would provide the committee with the information,
as far as the background and basis is.
The Board concurred that they should move forward with their figures.
The Board added that the Clean Water District has to live within the combination of the grant fees and
donations arrived at.
Mr.McGee commented they should have spent the total grant funds and have the project completed at the end
of three years.
Cmmr. Porter concurred and added unless it is voted upon that they have a reserve at the end of three years
or if there is a decision other than ending up with even at the close. That is an ongoing decision.
Mr. Fitzwater questioned the legality of having a reserve for future projects at the end of the three year period.
The Board thanked him for this comment and that they could check into this before the end of the three years.
Mrs. McGee asked for copies of the minutes of the Clean Water District and also copies of the minutes of the
public hearings establishing the fee.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m. due to no further business.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rebecca S. Rogers
TOTTEN/LITTLE SKOOKUM CLEAN WATER
DISTRICT
Laura E. Porter, Chairperson
William O. Hunter, Commissioner
M. L. Faughender, ommissioner