News | January 15, 2024
Canyon Lake Estates Water System Meeting Recap: January 6, 2024
Attendees
A big thank-you to everyone who attended this pivotal meeting:
- In Person:
Peter & Cheryl Hill, Bruce & Cindy Vaughn, Hunter & Jen Jones, Jennifer & Tom Roberts, Ross & Karen Raymond, Terry & Scott Gorton, Michael Browning, Phillip Davis, Jody Ramsey, Craig & Kim Meier, Jeff & Stacy Biddle, Fran & Jack Moore, Joe Kelly, Mark & Ellen Williams - Represented by Proxy:
Brittney Heinz, Shannon Poth, Chris Henderson, Steve Garcia, Justin Harrison, John Mumford, Andrew Mittlestadt, Deb Wagner, Glen & Ronnie Stewart
Meeting Overview
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 AM by Jeff Biddle. The sole item on the agenda was the election of a new board, as all three current board members stepped down.
Election of New Board Members
- Treasurer
- Nominee: Cheryl Hill
- Motioned By: Jeff Biddle
- Seconded By: Peter Hill
- Outcome: Unanimously elected
- President
- Nominee: Peter Hill
- Motioned By: Cheryl Hill
- Seconded By: Jeff Biddle
- Outcome: Unanimously elected
- Vice President
- Nominee: Jack Moore
- Motioned By: Peter Hill
- Seconded By: Jeff Biddle
- Outcome: Unanimously elected
- Secretary
- Nominee: Cindy Vaughn
- Motioned By: Cheryl Hill
- Seconded By: Peter Hill
- Outcome: Unanimously elected
Service Agreement Updates
Highlights shared by Ryan (in absentia):
- Flat Fee: No increase to the monthly flat fee for 2024. However, additional site visits for daily monitoring of the flow meter and chlorine residuals may require additional charges (depending on mileage and gas prices).
- Hourly Rates:
- Increasing from $75 to $90
- Emergency/after-hours rate: $125
- Meter Installs: Charges for taps will continue, with possible part cost adjustments.
- Lab Fees: Routine testing fees ($25/month) and lead/copper testing fees ($500/year) will now be billed directly to Canyon Lake Estates Water System (CLEWS).
Volunteer Support: Jack and Tommy offered to assist with daily monitoring to help minimize costs.
Payment Processing Transition
Kayce will continue processing payments until the newly elected board transitions on January 27, 2024.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting concluded at 10:56 AM, adjourned by Peter Hill.
Thank you to everyone for your participation and dedication to improving our community’s water system! Stay tuned for updates from the newly elected board.