BOARD MEETING was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board Chairman Jim Osman. Other Board members present were Eric Paull and Daniel Hanson. Board member Bob Thurston was in attendance via teleconference and Board member Larry Ellis attended via zoom. Employees present were Colleen Johnson, Tanner Weisgram. District Engineer Brett Converse with JUB was in attendance.

INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:

• 6:15 pm           Brett Converse, JUB

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: Less than 48 hours prior to meeting

• Assignment of Capacity/Hookup-100/101 Tibbetts Lane

The paperwork for this item had been received by the office at the same time as the Shared Lateral Agreement and should have been on the agenda. Bob moved to add this item to the agenda under old business. Daniel seconded the motion. All in favor. The item is added to the agenda under “Old Business.”

Minutes:  Minutes from the December Board meeting were approved.

Financial Statements:  Financials as presented were approved.

Maintenance Report:  Maintenance Report was approved as submitted.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Brett updated the Board on the current status of the progress for the upcoming plant upgrades. We are down to just 2 vendors who can provide what the District is looking for specifically. Brett and Tanner have an upcoming planned visit/inspection of another plant. Brett also discussed the potential requirements and proposals for the golf course. There was discussion of whether or not the District was responsible for fire flow and what the District would potentially be committing to for flow for the golf course. The response letter put together by Brian and Brett, as discussed at the previous meeting, was approved as written and Colleen will put it on District letterhead and have it ready for Jim’s signature so it can be sent to the representatives of the golf course.
2. The Shared Lateral Agreement for 100/101 Tibbetts lane, owner Michelle Ward, was reviewed by the Board. The agreement had been approved by the Board at a prior meeting and the property owner had signed and returned the agreement. Daniel moved to accept and sign the finalized agreement as presented. Eric seconded the motion. All in favor. Paperwork was signed and will be recorded with the County.
3. The Board reviewed the Assignment of Hookup and Capacity for 100/101 Tibbetts Lane, owner Michelle Ward, which was approved at a prior meeting. The property owner had signed and returned the paperwork to the District. Daniel moved to accept and sign the finalized agreement as presented. Eric seconded the motion. All in favor. Paperwork was signed and will be recorded with the County.
4. The Shared Lateral Agreement for 170 and 186 Kootenai Bay Road was not yet completed for Board signature. One of the property owners had returned their signed paperwork. The other property owner had their legal counsel call with additional questions. The property owner lives out of state and has not yet signed and returned their paperwork. Eric moved to table the Shared Lateral Agreement. Dan seconded the motion. All in favor. Item tabled to a future meeting.
5. Whiskey Jack Phase 1 Capacities and Hookup Assignment. The District received a lot line adjustment. This is only a partial lot line adjustment. The final Plat for further lots will have to be revisited with the County. The assignment assigns the one purchased hookup and capacities to the divided lots. Bob moved to approve the paperwork as presented. Dan seconded the motion. All in favor. Assignment was signed and to be recorded with the County.
6. Whiskey Jack Phase 2 Assignment of Capacities. The District received the finalized Plat as recorded with the County. The existing capacities on the original parcel were assigned to the individual lots. Dan moved to approve the paperwork as presented. Bob seconded the motion. All in favor. Assignment was signed and to be recorded with the County.
7. The Laundromat in Ponderay has completed their NUFF Payment Agreement with the District. Payments were made in a timely manner. No action needed to be taken by the Board.
8. Nixon’s NUFF Agreement for the Car Wash in Ponderay has been completed. Payments were made in a timely manner. No action needed to be taken by the Board.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mike Schlehuber, owner of 250 Jasper Loop, requested a refund of their payment. The tenant was supposed to be paying the bill and had come in and paid after the owner paid. Refund request approved and check was signed.
2. A letter/note received from property owners, Paul and Nancy Thompson of 190 Kootenai Meadows Drive was presented to the Board. The letter/note addressed the plant upgrades and stated they did not see why they should pay for Providence Road upgrades. The Board directed Colleen to forward copies of the original Newsletters and flyers explaining the need for the plant upgrades to meet DEQ requirements related to our permit and which are not related to the Providence Road project. The letter will include the invitation to have a discussion with the Board or a Board member could also call them directly and speak with them.
3. Resolution 01-2025 for authorization to Destroy DMRs and Treatment Records related to the Land Application Site. Eric moved to waive the reading of the full Resolution. Bob seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Eric-yes, Bob-yes, Daniel-Yes, Jim-Yes, (Larry was unable to vote). motion passed. Daniel moved to approve the resolution and Bob seconded the motion.  Roll call vote:

Eric-yes, Bob-yes, Jim-yes, Daniel-yes, (Larry was unable to vote). Motion Passed.

4. There were no current Planning Responses for the Board to review.

 

BOARD UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Non-Agenda Updates)

1. The current audit will be delayed past January due to the passing of one of the auditors who was a major part of the audit. They will still be able to complete our audit this current year but we will be looking at new auditor for next year.
2. There are 2 seats up for election this year, Eric’s and Daniel’s. The new paperwork for this year is not yet available but Rebekah will make sure they have it when it is available.

 

APPLICATIONS and UPDATES: (ACTION) 

1. Commercial-Industrial Application, 30640 Highway 200, Army Surplus 1
2. Commercial-Industrial Application, 11B Emerald Industrial Park Road, Nova High School
3. Commercial-Industrial Application, 763 Hawthorne Ave-Origins Combatives, LLC
4. Commercial-Industrial Application, 865 Hawthorne Ave-MPSC,LLC
5. Commercial-Industrial Application, 865 Hawthorne Ave-Elite Tire & Suspension, Inc.
6. Commercial-Industrial Application, 767 Hawthorne Ave-Unit A -Joel Sears

All Applications were approved and signed as submitted

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Daniel.  Bob seconded the motion. All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Signed-Colleen Johnson-(for Clerk-Rebekah Zwygart)