Board Meeting Minutes- February 24, 2025

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM | 601 Cherokee Leavenworth, KS 66048-0576

Directors in Attendance

• William Daniels
• Eric Peterson
• Chad Lough

Directors Absent (Excused)

• Richard Gervasini
• Nick Poff

Staff in Attendance

• Joel Mahnken, General Manager
• Dana Splichal, Finance Manager
• John Hodgden, Distribution Manager
• Neil Seichepine, Treatment Manager
• Britni Huff, Staff Engineer

Others in Attendance

• None

Director Daniels called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM.

Director Daniels noted that a quorum was present.

None

Director Peterson noted that comments were made in various Facebook groups regarding the rate increases approved by the Board, effective April 1. He read a comment from an employee, within the Facebook group, written in response and noted that it was well worded.

Upon motion from Director Peterson and seconded by Director Lough, motion passed 3-0…

RESOLVED (No. 15565), that the Board approved minutes from February 10, 2025.

Upon motion from Director Peterson and seconded by Director Lough, motion passed 3-0…

RESOLVED (No. 15566), that the Board approved the consent agenda as presented.

Upon motion from Director Lough, seconded by Director Peterson, motion passed 3-0…

RESOLVED (No. 15566), that the Board approved the January 2025 Financial Statements.

Administration

1. January Financial Statement prepared
2. BS&A Software
   • Continuing to work with the conversion team
3. Met with various vendors to research outsourcing of printing and mailing of bills
   • Comparing proposals and terms
4. Preparing for audit on March 10th
5. Rate announcement for public
6. Attending February LCDC meeting

Distribution

Water Distribution Projects

1. Lead & Copper Service Inventory
   • 2 Customers have replaced their galvanized services since last meeting.
2. Lecompton Water Main Replacement (2023)
   • Pre-Construction meeting scheduled for the 25th.
3. Mount Olivet Main Lines
   • Still awaiting parts.

Water Distribution Operations

Between February 7th, 2025, and February 20th, 2025, the following water-distribution activities have occurred:

**Trench safety and CPR Classes held on 2.18.25.

Water Treatment

Ohio Street Booster Station

1. Nothing new to report.

North Plant Summary

1. CAS Construction installed a new filter valve.

South Plant Summary

1. Kersten repaired the entrance to the elevator. (2025 C.I.P.)
2. Offline several days due to low usage.

General Manager

• KMU Safety Training held February 7th on “Back Safety/Slips, Trips, & Falls”. The Safety Committee also met that day.
• Water Tank Project
  • Contract #1 Pipeline: Hettinger Excavating continues to work towards Substantial Completion.
  • Contract #2 Tank: Submittals continue.
• South Treatment Plant Resiliency Project
  • Tenpenny Law continues to work on support for CDS Grant.
    • City Commission to consider Resolution of Support Feb 25th.
  • Governmental Assistance Services is working on BRIC grant application.
• Lecompton WMR project preconstruction meeting scheduled for February 25th.
• Contacted Crow Legal about fluoridation ballot question, requested guidance by March 10th Board meeting.
• Assisted City with Central Bag’s sewer billing questions.

Upon motion from Director Peterson, seconded by Director Lough, motion passed 3-0.

Director Daniels adjourned the meeting at 5:37 PM.