VISTA WEST IMPROVEMENT AND SERVICES DISTRICT

Minutes of Regular Board Meeting

June08, 2017

  1. Meeting Opening – The District Board was called to order by acting Board President VP Kreuter at 7:05 p.m. Board members present was Secretary Treasurer, David Tonak. Elected President James Keller was not present and his position is pending resignation approval by the board. A quorum was declared by VP Kreuter. District member John Stang wasalso present.
  1. Agenda – The agenda was presented for any changes or additions. Agenda approved as submitted.
  1. Meeting Minutes –The meeting minutes of May were presented. Minutes accepted with no changes.
  1. Financials – Were presented by Sec Tonak
  1. Checks signed at close of meeting
  2. Monthly reports were accepted as presented. Any question for the accountant from the May meeting were cleared up. It is noted that at each monthly meeting minor adjustments in budget accounting are suggested for the accountant to ensure the reports are being posted accurately.
  3. Delinquent accounts were discussed and the board agreed that water shut off could be imminent with no further notice. This is the action recommended for theMalheim account during this month.
  1. Water Report –
  1. Sewer repair discussion – there was an emergency meeting called via phone to approve sewer repairs that needed to be made due to the sewer backing up in district 2. Meeting via phone was held on Tuesday June 6 at approximately 9:00 a.m. The repairs were approved.
  2. The distribution of cost of the sewer repairs were tabled until next meeting when all bills for services will be available.
  3. We are waiting for a visit from M&M Tank to inspect the area for further review. Our main water tank needs to be cleaned and sealed from the inside which may affect our water system during the repair duration. Notices will be made to all members when there is further information on this issue. The initial estimate was around $43,000 before inspection.
  1. New Business –
  1. Temp employee for the district was hired to do the various odd jobs needed for completion. Charlie Allen a resident of District 1 was hired.
  2. Sec Tres Tonak suggested a vigorous sewer treatment plan using various systems available such as chemical cleaning of pipes, flushing equipment, etc. The Sundance engineering department will be used for assistance in these actions using their various expertise in these areas.

Motion – Sec Tonak made a motion to purchase Marc Products for sewer maintenance with a budget of $750. VP Kreuter seconded.

Discussion – There was no discussion

Vote – Passed unanimously

Motion – Sec Tonak made a motion to hire city Jet Vac Truck at $200 per hour for 10 hours of service on the probable areas of concern with a $2,000 maximum spent. Seconded by VP Kreuter

Discussion – There was no discussion

Vote – Passed unanimously

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Vista West Improvement

June 8, 2017 Minutes

  1. Old Business–
  1. Completed items
  1. Mowing has been approved at the following rates: Community areas $200; Wells $50; tank and lagoon $100
  1. Items to do in July/August

1Sewer treatment, crack sealing, weed spraying

2Stang/Bennette law suit update. The papers have been filed and is working through the system.

  1. Adjournment: With no further business before the board motion for adjournment was called for.

Motion –Sec Tonakmade a motion toadjourn the regular meeting seconded by VP Kreuter

Discussion – Hearing none

Vote – Passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

Calendar of Events: Next regular board meeting will Thursday at 7:00 p.m. July13, at the Public Library.