News from 10/22/19 12:00am to 1/24/20 12:00am
- January 24, 2020
- FINANCIALS
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 47,311 104,827 75,000 140% Hook Up fees - 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales - 450 - Late Charges 147 569 450 126% Interest Income 1,946 6,978 500 1396% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 49,404 117,824 75,950 155% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,144 4,492 5,700 79% Insurance 618 2,468 3,200 77% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 322 1,369 1,600 86% Taxes 14 4,108 825 498% Telephone 477 2,019 1,600 126% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 2,575 14,456 13,925 104% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 17,208 68,833 42,000 164% Maintenance & Repairs 4,700 18,410 25,000 74% Water Testing 1,711 3,756 1,000 376% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 23,619 90,999 68,000 134% UTILITIES Electricity 4,246 18,102 25,000 72% TOTAL UTILITIES 4,246 18,102 25,000 72% TOTAL EXPENSES 30,440 123,557 106,925 116% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) 18,964 (5,733) (30,975) 19% - December 31, 2019
Winter meter readings
Our new meter reading system is working during the winter months. How does that impact you?
We have identified high usage the last two months that was due to leaks in homes. Please make sure you keep your contact information up to date in your on-line account.
- October 29, 2019
Annual Meeting
October 26, 2019
Opening
The meeting of the Mountain Meadows Mutual Water Company was called to order at 9:03 AM by Bill Archibald, president.
Members Present
Board members present – Bill Archibald, David Richman, Blair Hafner and Hal Cady. Board member Christopher Klein resigned. Members present- Kitty Van Stelle.
President Comments
None
Minutes
Last Year’s Annual meeting was approved by the board unanimously 4-0.
Financial Status
As of September 31, 2019, the operating fund had $480,000.00. This includes the replacement and operating funds. There are currently only a couple of users who minimally late with many pre-paid accounts.
The electrical bill ytd is significantly lower, due to new rates and pumping water during lower rate periods.
Water System Status
All wells and telemetry are up and operational.
There was one new water meter hook-up this year with several more pending.
The MMMWC has upgraded the meter reading /Telemetry capabilities. We are now able to read the water meters year round. The first reading of the new system will occur next week.
The power outage caused system problems that required a reset of the system. An additional backup battery was installed in well 3 that will allow telemetry to continue for a short period of time.
New Business
The State sent a letter to all water companies that advised them to be prepared for multiple public safety power shut-offs (PSPS) that could last for up to 4 to 6 days. They advised the water companies to have a plan in place to insure a continued supply of water during these events.
The board discussed the letter and the options available to the board.
Currently there is about a one week supply of water during during the winter months with no irrigation. There is less than a 48 hour supply in the summer with irrigation; this does not include firefighting water usage.
A motion was made by David Richman to approve $60,000 dollars for the planning, permitting, purchasing and instillation of an emergency generator for well 3. The motion was seconded by Bill Archibald. The motion was passed unanimously. (Well 3 alone will not supply enough water for irrigation needs but will provide water to households.)
A motion was made by David Richman to suspend irrigation to landscaping during a Public Safety Power Outage or any power outage. Failure to do so will result in the water meter being disconnected with a $300.00 reconnection fee. The owner or designated representative must be present for the water to be reconnected. Notification will be e-mailed to the property owner’s when the MMMWC receives an Edison advisory that the power will be shut off due to a PSPS wind event. A second notice will be e-mailed to the property owners when a power outage occurs.
The motion was discussed
Bill Archibald asked for an amendment to the motion. He asked that the board will approve a name for the motion at a later date.
The motion with amendment was seconded by Blair Hafner.
The board voted on and the motion was passed unanimously.
The Board discussed updating e-mail addresses. We do not have all the property owners e-mail addresses. These addresses are currently asked for or asked to be updated on each water bill. President Bill Archibald will look into this matter.
A question was asked if the MMMWC had to supply water for fire suppression activities. The answer was yes.
A question was asked if there was state grant money available for the emergency generator and how long it will take to qualify. Based on a timeframe of 2021, the Company will proceed without applying for grant money.
The board was also asked to look into a reimbursement for the generator from the fire department and water companies that we supply water to during an emergency.
Board Election
There was not a Quorum of members present or by proxy, 12 votes total.
The Board will remain the same and the vacancy on the board will not be filled at this time.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 AM- October 28, 2019
POWER OUTAGE POLICY
In light of the planned and unplanned power outages, the MMMWC has adopted a power outage irrigation policy to be known as P.O.I.S.O.N. (Power Outage Irrigation Shut-Off Notice). The impetus of this policy is the State’s advice that we should plan on continuing planned power outages lasting four to six days. This is in addition to unexpected power outages.
When a power outage occurs for any duration, especially longer than 24 hours, unintended stress is placed on our water system. This includes the depletion of the water supply in the tanks for consumption and fire suppression along with failures of the telemetry system caused by erratic power fluctuations. Obviously, this becomes a minimal factor during the winter, when we have a water supply that should last in excess of a week.
The MMMWC will notify members by e-mail of impending outages when possible, along with a subsequent notice once an outage occurs. It will be the responsibility of the member to turn off their irrigation system during the outage. Failure to turn off the irrigation system may result in the MMMWC shutting off service to the home along with a $300 charge for disconnection and re-connection. Re-connection will not occur until a representative of the member is available at the site and the availability of personnel to turn the water back on.The MMMWC is exploring the possibility of installing a back-up generator at well 3. This will enable the continued availability of water for indoor consumption and fire suppression, but appears to be insufficient to provide water for outdoor irrigation during power outages.
- October 22, 2019
- FINANCIALS
Current Actual Annual % of Quarter Year to Date Budget Budget REVENUES Water Assessments 23,411 57,516 75,000 77% Hook Up fees - 5,000 - Commercial Water Sales 150 450 - Late Charges 196 422 450 94% Interest Income 1,653 5,032 500 1006% Miscellaneous Income - - - TOTAL REVENUES 25,410 68,420 75,950 90% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Uncollectible Receivables - - Accounting Services 1,431 3,349 5,700 59% Insurance 618 1,850 3,200 58% Legal Services - - 1,000 0% Office Supplies & Postage 663 1,048 1,600 66% Taxes 4,069 4,094 825 496% Telephone 467 1,542 1,600 96% TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 7,248 11,883 13,925 85% MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Depreciation Expense 17,208 51,625 42,000 123% Maintenance & Repairs 4,600 13,710 25,000 55% Water Testing 210 2,045 1,000 205% TOTAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES 22,018 67,380 68,000 99% UTILITIES Electricity 7,021 13,856 25,000 55% TOTAL UTILITIES 7,021 13,856 25,000 55% TOTAL EXPENSES 36,287 93,119 106,925 87% REVENUE LESS EXPENSE (DEFICIT) (10,877) (24,699) (30,975) 80%