Palomar Mountain Mutual Water Co., Inc.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
April 11, 2015
The meeting was called to order at: 8:35 AM
Directors Present: Martin Marugg, Brett Michael Hauser, Brian Wagner, John Lesac, Walt Johnston and
Mark Thompson.
Directors Absent: Glenn Borland
Also present: Mike Probert [Operator], Linda Thorne [Office Manager, Joanne Marugg [Past President]
The minutes of the March meeting were approved.
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Operator’s Report: [Mike Probert]
[See Operator’s Diary and well and pump data]
Darby is almost dry due to the continuing drought. Note that last year at this time the well level was at 33
feet. The well will be used for testing only. The Pedley wells levels are almost the same as they were last
month. The tank levels are kept at about 65K gallons. Water use = 8K/day.
Well
April 2015
April 2014
Darby
Pedley #3
Pedley #5
48’ [dry]
30.5’
31.9’
37’
26’
27’
Obviously, Darby cannot be used until it returns. Note that this well has been dry several times beforeand has returned after a drought session ends.
We pumped on average 8,833 g/day.
Leak: Tanks site pressure system— Mike repaired
The Mandatory Conservation will be placed at the bottom of Crestline,
Mike made a presentation on water usage and well levels over the past five years. The average water use
in gallons/ day is going up and the wells levels are going down [see photos below]. Surprisingly the water
sold to shareholders is going down. We now sell about 2.6 million gallons a year [2011 to 2014]. This is
down about a million gallons from previous years [2006 to 2011].
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This table clearly shows how drought effects well levels.
Mike also discussed different types of wells. Darby is a 50’ hand dug well with laterals. It goes into
alluvial soil. The Pedley wells penetrate into fractured rock [granite]. They are over 300 feet deep. Most
wells in Southern California are in fractured rock. There are very few alluvial wells.
Well Sounder: John Lesac repaired the old well sounder tape. We will turn the repaired sounder over to
the PMPO.
Fire Department: The PMVFD needs water for training. Last month they used 7,650 gallons, mostly for
showers and etc. in Community Center house. We will request that the PMVFD save all of the water they
can- limit the washing of vehicles –no washing of private cars.
Painted Standpipes: Mike repainted the stand pipes so that they won’t be confused for Fire Department
use. These standpipes can only be used for gravity filling water tenders and must be supervised by Mike.
Secretary’s Report: [Glenn Borland – Linda Thorne]
Share transfers and Pending Escrows: Please see Water share transfer spreadsheet as part of these
minutes.
Note that the Richard Rice property sold and we were able to recover the outstanding balance.
Treasurer’s Report: Brett Michael Hauser
See financials included with these minutes
The financials were not available for this meeting and so the Board discussed the Aged Receivables.
Letters were sent out last month to those shareholders who had not paid their January bill or responded
to the second bill with the added 10% late fee. The properties of the members who have still not
responded will be posted with a 24 hour shut-off notice. Some who have not paid already have their
meters locked-off or do not have a meter. These debts will continue to earn interest and hopefully
eventually be paid. All past bills must be paid before shares can be transferred to new owners.
Old business/New Business:
Insurance: Our insurance has been paid for the coming year. Walt Johnston will review the policy.
Telemetry: The telemetry computer “bit the dust”. John Lesac is trouble shooting. We have an extra
computer that might work as a replacement.
Quote from John Lesac: “Can’t put limits on yourself”
The meeting was adjourned at: 9:50 A.M.
Next Meeting: 8:30 A.M. May 9th, 2015
Respectfully submitted:
Linda Thorne [Office Manager]
April 26, 2015