OFFICIAL MINUTES

  REGULAR MEETING

HAYDEN AREA REGIONAL SEWER BOARD

December 16, 2010

 

The regular meeting of the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board was held on December 16, 2010, in the City of Hayden, Council Chambers at 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID.

 

Present:           Stefan Chatwin, Ron McIntire, Kenneth Sewell, David Weinstein  

 

Absent:            Richard Piazza

  

Also Present:   Ken Windram, Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board-Facility System Manager; Stephanie Oliver, Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board-Secretary; Paul Klatt,

                        J-U-B Engineering; Sean Hoisington, City of Hayden- Public Works Director; Nancy Stricklin, City of Hayden- Attorney; Kacie Tollefson, Magnuson, McHugh& Company- Auditor; Shirley Carter, Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board- Chief Operator

 

The meeting was called to order by Ron McIntire, Chairman at 3:00 p.m. 

 

It was moved by Ken Sewell, and seconded by Stefan Chatwin, that we move the audit report to the beginning of meeting behind the approval of the minutes.  Motion Carried.

 

It was moved by Stefan Chatwin, and seconded by Ken Sewell, to approve the minutes as written for the November 18, 2010 regular meeting.  Motion carried. 

 

Kacie Tollefson from Magnuson, McHugh and Company gave the yearly audit report, see enclosed report.  We ended up with an unqualified opinion for the year ending September 30, 2010 which is the highest rating available.  It was moved by Ken Sewell, and seconded by Stefan Chatwin, that the Board approve the auditor’s report. Motion Carried.

 

Kacie Tollefson left at 3:12 p.m...

 

Engineer’s Reports

 

J-U-B Engineering- Paul Klatt

 

Paul Klatt presented a Master Plan, NPDES and Anti-Degradation Update Memo, see enclosed reports.  Paul discussed the constituents on the permit compliance tables that have particular concern for long-term treatment approach.  The master plan at this time is on hold until we know what the permit requirements are, since it could increase the level of treatment needed.         

 

Nancy Stricklin arrived at 3:15 p.m...

 

It was moved by Stefan Chatwin, and seconded by Ken Sewell, to approve the November Financial Reports (Construction and O & M). Motion Carried. 

 

 

It was moved by Ken Sewell, and seconded by Stefan Chatwin, to pay the presented bills.  Motion Carried.

 

Administrative Reports

 

Ken Windram gave his administrative report, which is attached hereto.

 

Ken updated the Board on the DOE Total Phosphorus trading and offset program, he also talked about the bioavailability study presentation that was given regarding phosphorus.  Coeur d’Alene Pilot tests that are running show initial preliminary findings that the BNR followed by the membrane is getting better results than the chemical feed process systems.

 

Ken asked the Board to review the HARSB Master Plan Hydraulic Testing report from J-U-B Engineering and Welch-Comer Engineers.

 

Ken Windram and Paul Klatt are setting up a meeting with the Spokane River Association Executive Environmental Issue Board to discuss current issues with them at this time.   

 

Entity Reports

 

City of Hayden- Sean Hoisington discussed that a proposal is being presented to the City of Hayden City Council for J-U-B engineers to do an alternative analysis for the H-1 lift station.

 

Hayden Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District (HLRWSD) – no report

 

Kootenai County-no report

 

SEP Fund

 

City of Hayden is still working on this.

 

Old Vactor Truck Estimate and Negotiations

 

Ken Windram presented a cost estimate for the 1995 Vactor, see enclosed listings.  Discussion occurred regarding the selling or keeping of the vactor.  It was moved by Stefan Chatwin, and seconded by Dave Weinstein, that we set a minimum price of $30,000.00 or best offer for selling the old vactor.  Motion Carried.

 

Approval Kyle Meyer Farm Lease Contract

 

Ken Windram discussed the presented updated ground water farm lease agreement with Kyle Meyer.  Scott Reed has reviewed and approved the contract.  It was moved by Stefan Chatwin, and seconded by Ken Sewell, that we approve the Ground Water Irrigated Land Farm Lease Agreement.

            City of Hayden- Stefan Chatwin- yes

            Hayden Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District- Ken Sewell- yes

            Kootenai County-absent

Motion Carried.

 

ER Capitalization Fee Discussion

 

Ken Windram discussed the need for the Board to update the capitalization fee system whether in a meeting or through workshops.  The Board would like to see recommendations made from the HARSB staff after discussion, input and recommendations from each entity and the engineers.

             

 

Executive Session 67-2345 1(A & B)

 

It was moved by Stefan Chatwin, and seconded by Ken Sewell, to recess and go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345, subsection (1) (A & B) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent and/or to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent.

 

Roll call vote taken:

City of Hayden -Stefan Chatwin- Yes

Hayden Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District- Ken Sewell-Yes

Kootenai County Airport -Richard Piazza-Absent

            Motion Carried.

 

Board recessed at 4:03 p.m…

 

 

Moved to adjourn meeting by Ken Sewell, and seconded by Stefan Chatwin, at 4:15 p.m... Motion carried. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ron McIntire, Chairman                                 Stephanie Oliver, Secretary