MINUTES OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
WATER DISTRICT NO. 49
August 10, 2016
President Jovanovich called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
President Jovanovich, Commissioner Brickell, Commissioner Lutz, Mr. Helland,
Superintendent Mr. Koehmstedt, District Attorney Eric Frimodt and District Engineer Eli
Zehner were in attendance.
Agenda
President Jovanovich asked if there were any additions or deletions to the agenda. Mr.
Koehmstedt stated that he would like to add an amendment to the Walker Creek Developer
Extension Agreement under the Superintendent report. A motion to approve the agenda as
presented was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Visitors
None.
Office Manager’s Report
Ms. Inkpen was excused, so the Superintendent gave the Office Manager report. Mr.
Koehmstedt presented the Board with Resolution No. 16-1265 regarding the proposed rate
increase for NSF fees, water availabilities and work orders. A motion approving Resolution
16-1265 was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on July 27, 2016 were presented. Commissioner Brickell
noted that the minutes include a reference to cracks in the sidewalks which needs to be
changed to curbing in the inspection report. A motion to approve the minutes as amended was
made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Maintenance Vouchers
The Board reviewed vouchers #49132 thru #49161 in the amount of $30,327.65. A motion
approving of the voucher was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Construction Vouchers
The Board reviewed vouchers #787 thru #789 in the amount of $41,882.76. A motion
approving of the voucher was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Zehner updated the Board on the status of CIP Phase II. Mr. Zehner presented the Board
with a letter of recommendation for project acceptance. Commissioner Brickell requested a
total for both CIP Phase I and Phase II. After a short discussion, a motion to accept CIP Phase
II as complete was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
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The Board was presented with Resolution No. 16-1264 regarding the emergency repair on
154th and Ambaum. Mr. Koehmstedt stated that Jim Guess will be doing the repair. Taco
Time and other businesses in the area will not lose water during this time. City of Burien will
allow road closures and work to happen during daylight hours. Commissioner Brickell wanted
to acknowledge that Water District 125 is postponing work in their District in order to allow
Mr. Guess to complete the emergency repair for Water District 49. Commissioner Brickell
noted that he appreciates this cooperation by Water District 125. A motion approving
Resolution No. 16-1264 was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Mr. Zehner presented the Board with an engineering proposal for CIP Phase III. He stated that
this project will be bid as a small works project as the construction cost is estimated at
$200,000. Mr. Zehner noted that the engineer’s scope of work is $34,500. After a short
discussion, a motion to approve CIP Phase III and CHS engineering fees not to exceed
$34,500 was made, seconded and unanimously passed.
Attorney’s Report
Mr. Frimodt recommended that an executive session be convened pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) for the purpose of discussing the real property acquisition for a District
facility. Mr. Frimodt announced that the executive session would last for approximately 15
minutes. The executive session with the Commissioners, Mr. Koehmstedt, Mr. Helland, Mr.
Zehner and Mr. Frimodt began at 5:32 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. Mr. Frimodt announced that the
executive session would be extended for an additional 10 minutes. The executive session
ended at 5:55 p.m.
At the conclusion of the executive session, a motion authorizing Mr. Frimodt to make an offer
for the acquisition of real property for a District facility and to negotiate the terms of a
purchase in accordance with the parameters discussed in executive session was made,
seconded and unanimously passed.
Inspector Report
Mr. Helland updated the Board on CIP Phase II. DPK is done except for the need to place tar
on the patches. Mr. Helland noted that hydrants need to be painted and the final walk through
with Rick from the City of Burien is complete.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Koehmstedt updated the Board on the John Trang DE. The second pre-construction
meeting occurred on July 28th. Mr. Koehmstedt, Mr. Zehner, Mr. Guess and Mr. Trang were
in attendance. Revised drawings have been approved and signed by Mr. Koehmstedt.
Mr. Koehmstedt stated that an amendment to the Developer Extension Agreement with
DeNova for the Walker Creek project was created by Mr. Frimodt relating to the repair of the
curb and gutter. Rather than having DeNova perform this work, the District will collect
$3,000.00 from DeNova for repairs which is adequate to cover the cost of the work. During
the CIP Phase III the curb and gutter will be repaired. After a short discussion, a motion to
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approve the amendment to the Developer Extension Agreement was made, seconded and
unanimously passed.
Mr. Koehmstedt stated to the Board that the District had a meeting with a representative from
Comcast. The District will be getting a line at the reservoir for a security camera, internet for
the office and a phone line for faxing. Current internet is very slow and the office is having
issues with the fax line working consistently.
Project Status
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Franciscan Health Systems DE – Milars were delivered, waiting for bill of sale
Merrill Gardens, Fire Line DE – No change
Burien Town Center Apts DE – No change
Walker Creek DE – No change
Burien Toyota DE – No change
Dai VU Plat DE – Cored, not all sidewalks are in
John Trang DE – See Superintendent’s Report
Stewin Warehouse DE – No change
Group Health DE – No change
Business/Commissioner Comments
Next Meeting
August 24th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
President Jovanovich adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
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THOMAS M. JOVANOVICH, COMMISSIONER
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DAVID G. LUTZ, COMMISSIONER
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RAYMOND L. BRICKELL, COMMISSIONER
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