Woodland Hills Sanitary District

June 2026 Minutes

 

Roll Call:  The June meeting was called to order at 6:35pm.    Attending were board members Garry Colasardo, Jared Nooney and Jim Stewart along with Lois Lund and Dylan Striebel (Clearwater Consulting).

 

Income Report

May highlights:

  • Total revenue was $6,928.07
  • Net income was $(12,678.25)   

 

Water Report: The major expense for the past month was replacing the variable frequency drives (VFD) for both well pumps.  A VFD is an adjustable speed control for the well pump electric motors.  Rather than running pumps at a continuous, fixed maximum speed, the VFD automatically regulates the motor's power to match actual system demand.  This precise control will significantly reduce energy consumption, minimize mechanical wear and tear, and extend the operational lifespan of our pumping infrastructure.   The VFD were initially installed back in 2008 and had reached end-of-life.   The back up well was tested and ran fine.  Dylan will look into adjusting or replacing the guy wires on the Lark Lane tanks.  Four meters are not transmitting their readings and have to be manually read and Dylan will inspect/replace as needed. 

 

 

Water Loss

Statistics

Gallons

Pumped

Gallons

Sold

Loss

Rate

May 2026

494,100

443,400

10.3%

May 2025

489,536

452,700

 7.5%

May 2021

468,072

378,500

11.2%

May 2016

387,800

397,300

   0%

May 2011

493,200

371,461

24.7%

May 2006

923,100

502,271

45.6%

 

Old Business:  None.

New Business: The board discussed water rates.  The base charge has remained unchanged since 2020 when it was set to $38.50.  If adjusted for inflation the base charge would be $49.50.  The board voted 3-0 to split the difference and the new base charge will be $45 beginning with July's bill.  The per/gallon charge will remain unchanged.   The board also voted 3-0 to raise late fees from $5 per month to $10 per month for 30 days past due and $20 per month over 30 days. 

Road Report:  $7,059.33 were received in tax deposits.   Jim Stewart replaced the missing stop sign at Chickadee Lane for $124.79, the cost of a new sign from Summit Signs.  The board will solicit bids to patch the "alligator" cracks on Woodland Drive near the intersection of Bluebird Lane. 

Board member comments: None

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.

                  

This report was prepared by Jim Stewart, Secretary WHSD.