Regular Board Meeting Minutes – Thursday, May 25, 2023

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PINE-STRAWBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Regular Meeting Thursday May 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

PSWID Administrative Office 6306 W Hardscrabble Rd. Pine, AZ 85544

    • 1. CALL TO ORDER
      • Cory Ellsworth called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
    • 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
      • Conducted by Cory Ellsworth
    • 3. PRAYER
      • Offered by Cory Ellsworth
    • 4. ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
      • Conducted by Cory Ellsworth: Board members present: Cory Ellsworth, Sharon Hillman, George Gorkowski, Roger Childers, Steve Bowen, and Larry Bagshaw. A quorum was present. Paul Hendricks, EUSI, was also present. Victor Tayao and Steve Wene, the district’s attorney, were present via Go to Meeting.
    • 5. CALL FOR MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S):
      • April 27,2023 – Regular Meeting
      • George Gorkowski moved the minutes be approved. Steve Bowen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
    • 6. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
      • a. WIFA/EUSI Program Manager’s Report– As posted to the website.
      • b. Treasurer’s Report – As posted to the website.
      • c. Secretary’s report – None.
      • d. Vice Chairman’s report – As posted to the website.
      • e. District Attorney’s Report –Steve Wene reported that not much had changed. He reviewed the community issues and is doing a draft report. He had two right of way and easement issues to address. He had some questions about the release of meters. He had not heard anything back on the Wilson matter.
      • f. Chairman’s report – Cory Ellsworth reported that infrastructure repairs are progressing and that the board is having an executive session to review moratorium issues.
    • 7. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
      • Kathy Lenard asked about the location of the deep well and when it was expected to produce water and how much. She also asked about the number of people on the field crew. Beth Pierson asked for an update on the manager position. Kevin Rundstrom wanted an update on when he would get his meter and water service.
    • OLD BUSINESS
      1. DISCUSS AND REVIEW THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY2024 AND APPROVE FOR PUBLICATION.
        1. Kristie Allen.
        2. Kristie presented the proposed budget that was updated with the first 10 months of this year’s revenue and expenses annualized to 12 months with the 3% increase in revenue and expenses included George Gorkowski moved that the proposed budget be accepted and be published in the Roundup. Roger Childers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
      2. DISCUSS COMMUNITY RELATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS.
        1. Cory Ellsworth/Victor Tayao.
        2. Victor contacted the committee volunteers and will have a meeting with them in June. A plan for communication with the customers will be created.
    • IDENTIFY POTENTIAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ON JUNE 29, 2023.
      • Rate/Tax/Budget Hearings to approve all three for FY 2024.
      • Community relations
      • Update on manager position
      • Moratorium update.
    • ADJOURNMENT.
      • Sharon Hillman moved the meeting be adjourned. George Gorkowski seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.