Minutes: SREWSC annual meeting

In conjunction with the annual POA general meeting Saturday 3/25/2023

A quorum was established with four members, Chip Schwamb, Bob Schnieder, Hamish Fordwood, and Mark Lane in attendance.

Bob outlined the condition of the well infrastructure. Improvements (such as new downhole well pumps) were out lined as well as ongoing maintenance regarding water pressure was outlined. Bob emphasize that homeowners were responsible for water lines passed the water meter including breaks and maintenance.

Hamish discussed current finances. We have three accounts: the primary account holding funds utilized for day to day operation for SREWSC. This primary account also receives billing funds from our members. Two additional accounts exist. One maintains a reserve of at least one year of monthly loan payments required by our Loan Agreement. The second is a fund earmarked for future high dollar capital projects such as major well repair, replacement of infrastructure, and others.

Chip outlined the conditions that exist regarding drought status and general relationship in the Hays Trinity Ground Water Conservation District (HTGWCD)

We continue to be in Emergency Drought and are required to curtail water consumption by 40% of our allocation.

Due to the freeze pipe breaks and excessive we are not in compliance in 2023.

SREWSC board continues to emphasize water conservation.

There we few questions from attending members. Questions regarding calcium content (staining of metal or other surfaces). Also, mention was made in passing regarding tariffs and rates. The explanation regarding rates was addressed by Chip outlining the current structure whcich was established 3-1/2 years prior. Usage levels and drought conditions play a role in ones rates. This is twofold: the more one uses above a predetermined amount the more the cost per 1000 gallons. In addition, the drought condition levels, determined by HTGWCD, add costs to all water users.

There were no resolutions voted and the meeting was adjourned by Board acclimation.

Submitted by Chip Schwamb acting secretary