10/20/2006
Johnston Residence
Granite Bay, CA

Board Members Present:
Alan Johnston, Barry Hale, Hal Eilersen

President Alan Johnston called the special meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. No director objected to the lack of a 3 day notification of the special meeting.

Secretary's Report:
The minutes of the October 18th, 2006 board meeting were read and approved.

Communications:
Alan shared the PCWA “notice…of proposed increases in water rates and charges” for 2007 and a detailed report of FLMWC water consumption for this year.

Watermaster’s Report:
Barry reported that he has contacted the two homeowners whose accounts are in arrears and that they have indicated their bills will be paid by the end of the month. Alan clarified the process required by the by-laws should it become necessary to shut off someone’s water. Residents must be formally notified and they have the option of requesting a hearing before the Water Board. Alan agreed to develop a new formal “shut off” notification letter.

President’s report:
Alan discussed the urgency of responding to the anticipated shortfall in this year’s budged created by water usage costs being higher than anticipated and emphasized the Board’s fiduciary obligation to take some action.

New Business:
After some discussion it was moved, seconded and approved that the $10 monthly rate increase approved for 2007 begin with the November, 2006 billing. This will reduce by about $2000 the shortfall anticipated this year. It was also moved, seconded and approved that the pool refill rate be raised to $25.

Public Comment: None

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 A.M.