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- December 6, 2011
Annual Board Meeting Minutes
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
(A California Corporation)Minutes of Annual Meeting of Members
December 3, 2011The annual meeting of the Members (the "Members") of Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company, a California corporation (the "Company"), was held at 9:00 a.m. on December 3, 2011, at the Crowley Lake community center in Crowley Lake, California.
Present at the meeting were David Richman, Blair Hafner and Vicky Phelps, constituting a majority of the Board of Directors. Board member Bill Archibald was absent. Also present in person were three Members (in addition to the Board members) and another 28 Members were represented by proxies.
David Richman, Vice President of the Company, acted as Chairman of the meeting in the absence of Bill Archibald, and called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Approval of Minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting
Upon motion made by David Richman and seconded by Blair Hafner, the minutes of the annual meeting held on October 30, 2010 were unanimously approved.
Actions during 2011
The Chairman reviewed the actions taken by the Board during 2011, including:
a. Gave an overview of the status of new well 5. The pump has been installed, the Edison electrical work is virtually complete, and most of the other wiring, water main and vault work is near completion. Still missing is the variable frequency drive that controls the speed of the pump and the telemetry. The new well should be online and operational by some time in early spring 2012. Testing will have to be done at that time in order to satisfy the county health department. When well 5 is online, wells 1 and 4 will go offline and the system will no longer be using blended water. This will alleviate the uranium issues in the system.
b. At well 3, a new pump station was built to relay the water around the pressure control station. Well 3 is actually set up for two new pumps, but only one has been installed at the moment. The second pump will not be installed until testing has been completed on the first new pump.
c. Painted the pump house by well 3 since it had not been repainted since it was built.
d. Underwent a recent needs assessment by a representative from the California Rural Water Association. The representative concluded that the Company is well equipped and well managed for a system of its size. The Chairman also recently attended a training class offered by the Association in Mammoth.
e. Continued to enforce collections through the use of warning letters and shut off notices. Shut off notices are generally used only when an overdue account reaches about $500.
f. Monitored water usage of Members. The amount of overage billing for 2011 was $3,400 less this year than last year. The number of individuals who went over their annual allotment increased by two. However, six or more houses are in foreclosure and had minimal water usage this past year. Consequently, the average water use per user went up from 161,000 to about 180,000 gallons.Discussions
The Members discussed means of encouraging Members to continue to conserve water. Ideas included an increase in punitive rates and/or reimposing specific watering days. However, no decisions or changes were made.
A Member inquired about security at well 5 which is a popular spot for viewing of the July 4 fireworks. The Chairman explained that the Company could fence in the property, but this could cause access issues. As all buildings and equipment will be locked, security should not be an issue, but the Chairman will monitor the situation over the next year.
Financial Review
The Chairman reviewed the financial status of the Company and gave a brief overview of financial and capital expenditures made by the Company over the past year. Revenues for the quarter ended September 30 were $43,563, which included a substantial amount of overage billing. Some of the delays in completing well 5 have allowed the Company to stay within its cash flow. The Company had cash reserves of $135,000 as of September 30. However, the amount necessary to complete well 5 will likely exceed $135,000. The Chairman reminded Members that one of the reasons for increasing rates last year was to help cover the costs of installing well 5 and thereby avoid any assessments of the Members. It is anticipated that well 5 can be completed with the cash flow from ongoing billings. However, once the well is complete, the Company will need to build up its cash reserves once again.
Proxies/Quorum/Board Election
The Chairman announced that, while the Company had received a number of proxies from Members who did not attend the meeting, the number of proxies received, coupled with the number of Members present, did not constitute a quorum of Members. Therefore, the annual election of Board members could not be held and, pursuant to the Company bylaws, the current Board members will continue to serve on the Board. The Board has traditionally had five members, but has been operating with only four members following the death of a Board member. Pursuant to the bylaws of the Company, the current Board members can elect a person to fill a vacancy on the Board. Therefore, upon motion duly made by Vicky Phelps and seconded by Blair Hafner, the Board unanimously elected Hal Cady to fill the vacancy on the Board.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
- November 18, 2011
WELL 5 UPDATE- The pump was installed today and the installation of all plumbing and mains is virtually complete. There is still work to be done, and we expect the well to be operational in the spring.
- October 16, 2011
WELL 5 UPDATE - Work continues on well 5, albeit at a slower pace than we hoped. We are still waiting for the pump to be installed at the well along with electrical. You might have notices Edison installing some new poles. They still need to run wires and install a transformer.
The work at the pump station is almost complete. With the installation of the electrical and telemetry, it should be ready to go.
We anticipate being up and running in the spring.
- July 31, 2011
- 2010 Consumer Confidence Report
Water System Name:
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water
Report Date:
July 2011
We test the drinking water quality for many constituents as required by State and Federal Regulations.
This report shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 - December 31, 2010.
Type of water source(s) in use:
Groundwater – 3 Wells
Name & location of source(s):
Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company. Wells 1 and 4 are
located off of Meadow View Drive. Well 3 is located in the meadow behind Elderberry Drive.
Drinking Water Source Assessment information:
Mono County Health Department
Time and place of regularly scheduled board meetings for public participation:
Late summer or early fa11
At the Crowley Lake Community Center on South Landing Drive
For more information, contact
Blair Hafner
Phone:
(760) 935 – 4504
TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT:
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
Primary Drinking Water Standards (PDWS): MCLs for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
Secondary Drinking Water Standards (SDWS): MCLs for contaminants that affect taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking water. Contaminants with SDWSs do not affect the health at the MCL levels.
ND: not detectable at testing limit
Ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow.
ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter (ug/L)
ppt: parts per trillion or nanograms per liter (ng/L)
pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation)
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
2001 Consumer Confidence Report.docOrganic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
Table 1 - sampling results showing the detection of coliform bacteria
Microbiological Contaminants
Highest No. of detections
No. of months in violation
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source of Bacteria
(In a mo.)
0
0
0
E. coli
(In the year)
0
0
E. coli
0
Table 2 - sampling results showing the detection of Lead and copper
Lead and Copper
No. of samples collected
90th percentile level detected
No. Sites exceeding AL
AL
MCLG
Typical Source of Contaminant
Lead (ppb)
2010 results
10
<.005
0
15
2
Copper (ppm)
2010 results
10
.75
0
1.3
0.17
TAble 3 - sampling results for sodium and hardness
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detections
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Sodium (ppm)
1/2007
8.4
none
none
Hardness (ppm)
32
none
none
Any violation of an MCL or AL is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided on the next page.
TAble 4 – detection of contaminants with a Primary Drinking Water Standard
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detections
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Fluoride (mg/L)
1/2007
<0.1
2
1
Nitrate (NO3) (mg/L)
3.2
45
45
MTBE (ug/L)
None detected
5
Radioactivity – Gross Alpha Particle Activity
15 pCi/L
Uranium
2010 Average
21.2 pCi/L
20 pCi/L
TAble 5 - detection of contaminants with a Secondary Drinking Water Standard
Chemical or Constituent
(and reporting units)Sample Date
Level Detected
Range of Detection
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Sulfate (mg/L)
2.8
250
Chloride (mg/L)
1/2007
1.5
250
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L)
1/2007
101
500
Arsenic (ug/L)
1/2007
10
Zinc (mg/L)
1/2007
<0.03
5
1/2007
.30
Any violation of an MCL or AL is asterisked. Additional information regarding the violation is provided below.
Additional General Information On Drinking Water
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
The Mono County Health Department is still concerned about our Uranium level although the blending of water sources reduces the level. The Water Company has drilled a new well that meets water quality requirements and has begun construction to connect this well to the system.
The conservation of water is greatly appreciated.
- July 6, 2011
WELL 5 UPDATE - The work continues on the well 5 connection. You might have noticed that the main has now been placed across South Landing. At the same time, work has begun at the pump station, which includes hot taps and running mains to the Well 3 pump house.
We expect to run the main to the pump in the next two weeks including the installation of valving inside a vault. Power should be available to the site in the fall, at which time, we will install the pump and telemetry.
We are also working on the "plumbing" for the pump station and hope to have it completed about the same time, if funding allows.