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2010-04-15: Rules & Regulations Workshop Meeting Minutes
VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RULES & REGULATIONS WORK SESSION
VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT OFFICE
APRIL 15, 2010
Minutes of a Rules & Regulations Work Session of the Virgin Valley Water District Board held on April 15, 2010, at the Virgin Valley Water District Office at 1:00 p.m. Attending were President John Paul, Vice-President Karl Gustaveson, Secretary-Treasurer Kenyon Leavitt and Board Members Ted Miller and Mark McEwen. Also present were Eric Wilbanks District Counsel and Mary Johnson taking minutes and other interested parties of agenda items.
1. Discussion – Review District’s Operating Rules, Regulations & Rate Policy and Discuss Proposed and Potential changes, Revisions or Amendments to Such Operating Rules, Regulations & Rate Policy
John Paul opened the meeting at 1:01 p.m.
John Paul began at the beginning on Section I and then went through each section one at a time. John Paul questioned Eric Wilbanks on the progress of Ordinance II which needs to be re-written and combined as one document and fees to be established. Eric stated that it hasn’t gotten too far since he was given the direction because of other pressing legal matters but within a couple weeks it should be completed.
Karl Gustaveson stated that with hiring a new general manager that it may be wise at this time to hold changes on abeyance until the new general manager was hired. John Paul questioned whether that would be better or to have it in place and it would give him direction on District policy.
Ted Miller questioned Ordinance II and why do we have it and what are we going to charge. There continued to be a lengthy discussion on the fair market value, purchasing price, growth, economy and leasing amount of irrigation shares.
John Paul questioned Karl on the selection of a general manager. Karl explained and also thought that we should leave Ordinance II as is until the new general manager was hired and he/she had time to look at the ordinance and review.
In Section V-Line Extension Agreement, Eric Wilbanks gave his opinion and thought that we needed to keep the Line Extension Agreement, but to call it a “Development Agreement”. He further stated that whether this form was used would be determined on a case by case basis. Eric was also directed to break up number 11 in this section to make better sense.
Kenyon questioned paragraph 2 of Section VI-1 and it was decided that the meter installation fees would be for the meter only and any other parts, etc. was the responsibility of the developer. Direction was given to legal to look at and revise.
Section VII-Payment of Bills, changes submitted were reviewed and a discussion regarding the credit cards ensued. Eric stated that you could not legally charge extra for credit card use, but that you could put a cap on the amount you would accept. Credit cards were further discussed and it was decided that American Express and Diners Club cards would be eliminated and that only water bills under $1,000 could be paid by credit card. Kenyon Leavitt gave further direction to check and see what costs would be to change the web, but that it should be no more than $1,000.
Eric also stated that he wanted to work on the verbiage in the “Drop Box” section and add pick-up times.
Under Section VII-2 Delinquent Bills it was discussed and legal was directed to soften the verbiage of paragraph one.
Section VII-5 Illegal Restoration of Service was discussed and if someone restores their service without the District’s consent, they will be charged $150 in lieu of the verbiage listed.
Section VII-8 Liens was discussed at length. Eric stated that he would like to mirror the District’s enabling legislature. It was decided that a $65 processing fee would also be added to the wording and legal counsel will handle the verbiage.
Discussion began on Section VIII - General Rules & Regulations. The board completed review up to VIII-3 District’s Responsibility and Liability “h” and directed legal to “clean it up” and the workshop ended here.
2. Adjournment
President John Paul adjourned the meeting at 3:08 p.m.
(NOTE): The minutes of this meeting have been tape-recorded and will remain on file in the District office for a one-year period for public examination.