Weber Valley Heights Water Association
Minutes
September 11, 2004
The meeting was called to order by President, Jack Dickey.
Many new property owners/members were attending their first association
meeting. All present introduced themselves. Those
present were Jack and Della Dickey, Gary and Pat Boer, Lee and Janice Smith,
Debbie St. Pierre, Veronica Moore, Martha and Javier Morales, Jeff, Maria, Jett
and Tia Hall, Alan and Daniel Lamb, Beverly Heath, EIoy Aranda (guest of B.
Heath) , and Chris Knapp (renter of B. Heath).
Beverly Heath has purchased the property previously owned by
Paul Klausing, Martha and Javier Morales have purchased the Blackwelder
property, the Hall family purchased the property previously owned by Grace
Wickham and Alan and Danielle Lamb now own the property previously owned by Gil
and Norma Gaston.
The minutes of the July 13, 2002, meeting were read. Lee
moved and Debbie seconded the minutes be approved as read unanimously approved.
The treasurer's report was given by Veronica Moore showing a
balance of $3,404.63 as of 9/11/04. Debbie moved and Lee seconded the
treasurer's report be accepted as read unanimously approved. Correspondence was
noted from Earl Blackwelder informing the association they had sold their
property to Ms. Morales. He stated that his dues were paid in full and thanked
everyone for being good neighbors. Correspondence has been filed.
Maintenance Report:
1. A 2"
line was completed from the tank to Bob Franko's meter. This was done to help
the pressure problems
that were occurring. Debbie noted it worked well and has solved the problem.
2. A2" supply line leak was repaired on the Leuschen property (now owned
by Wendy Andersen).
3. The water tank automation problem has been repaired.
4. A 1" supply line has been repaired
5. It was noted that the leveling gauges and the shed have not been completed
at this time.
G. Boer, Lee S. moved and seconded the maintenance report be
accepted unanimously approved
Old Business
Jack informed everyone the water line needs to be worked on
again. The surface of the road erodes and the water line comes to the surface.
Debbie noted that all is okay at the moment, however, when the rains occur, it
would be beneficial to work on the line.
Gary will put a water level sight gauge on the tank.
Debbie stated that the control line from the well house to
Gordon's is encased in conduit above ground. This part of the automation is in
good shape. The rest of the line from Gordon's to the tank needs to be encased
in conduit
It was noted that the ladder on the tank needs to be
repaired. Lee donated a ladder. Vicky noted that they may also have a ladder
tall enough for the tank.
New Business
Moore's phone line will be replaced by the phone company
soon. Vicky noted it would be a good time to run a line in the trench at the
same time providing the phone company would allow other lines in their trench.
There is pipe under Jack's trailer if this can be accomplished.
New Tank: A new tank is needed. There was discussion of
plastic vs. metal tanks. There was also questions as
to warranties that may come with or be purchased additionally with the tank An
estimate for a plastic tank from Big,
Pete's was $2000 for a 5000 gallon tank. Vicky volunteered
to get pricing information and report back to Debbie Pat. Vicky asked if the
members would install the tank if she had it delivered to the site? Gary said he would be glad to install the tank and
would appreciate any assistance from others. Gary moved Beverly seconded we explore
costs for a 5000 gallon metal tank with delivery only and approval for a
"Vote by Mail" when info is received .
Vicky announced that Weber Valley Heights Water Association
now has a new address. Bob and Debbie donated a mailbox which will be located
at the comer of R3 and East Benton (the old site of the fire department). The
address is 44350 Benton, Hemet, CA 92544.
Debbie asked that the agenda item requesting membership in
the water association for the new property they purchased be tabled at this
time.
Janice Smith requested information on the meter she needs to
acquire for the property they purchased from Mark Leuschen. The meter should
rate at cubic feet, not gallons. (FYI: It was noted there are 7.5 gallons per cubic
feet and we charge 2 cents a cubic foot.)
State Small Water Association Yearly Assessment: The
assessment fees for two wells is $795 per year. There is also quarterly water
testing @ $30 per well plus nitrate testing at $83.33. These fees have been
raised in past and can be raised again in future. Sample collections for
testing can only be done by a person certified by the State Small Water
Association. Bob Franko was certified many years ago. We were informed that
testing shows no iron and low bacteria levels in the
water. The testing fees are a
responsibility of water users and non-water users alike therefore an assessment
is called for to fairly divide the billing between all members of the
association. (The water usage fees go into the treasury for maintenance needs).
Vicky moved and Debbie seconded there be a $100 assessment per year per member
for the state water assessment fees. Motion passed unanimously, The fees need to be paid in April or
May of 2005. Vicky will bill for the assessment in the next
water billing which will give members time to pay in small installments if
needed.
There was a discussion of accountability of water intake and
outgo. Debbie noted that at this time there does not seem to be an imbalance or
water shortage. We now measure the outgo from the tank vs. the usage through
each member meter to check for a balance of water usage. There was a discussion
of our ability to measure incoming water from the well into the tank. This will
be investigated.
Election of Officers
Maintenance: Chris Knapp volunteered to be the meter reader and was elected
maintenance officer. Treasurer: Victoria (Vicky) Moore was elected Treasurer.
Secretary: Pat Boer was elected Secretary.
Vice President: Jeff Hall was elected Vice President
President: Debbie St. Pierre was elected President.
All officers were elected unanimously and thanked for their
willingness to serve. Jack thanked all members especially the new members, for
attending and participating. Jack Dickey, outgoing president, is thanked by the
members for the time and effort he has given as president of the association. Bill
Moore is also thanked for the many hours he has given providing maintenance.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M
Respectfully submitted, Patricia Boer,
Secretary
Weber Valley Heights Water Association