Board Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025

Attendees:

Andrew Warn (President), Reyna de la Cruz (Vice President), James Fletcher (Treasurer), Annette Nulliner (Council Member)

Absentees:

Trent Noble (Council Member)

1. Call to order- Andrew call to order 4:30
2. Role Call – James, Annette, Reyna, Andrew
3. Pledge of Allegiance- Andrew
4. Adoption of agenda- motion by James, Annette 2^nd
5. Approval of Minutes April 14, 2025– motion by Reyna, Annette 2^nd
6. Call to the Public- Herlinda Mendez addressed the board. Saying that she is happy with new management. She has noticed the difference in her invoices.  Her invoices use to be high and now they have remained stable.

The Chairperson may allow individuals from the public to address the Board.  Comments shall be limited to Water District related items that do not appear on the agenda or for which no public hearing has been held.  The board shall not and cannot discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action but may instruct the Secretary to schedule discussion later.  At the conclusion of the open Call to the Public, individual members of the Governing Board may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed a specific Board member and may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that matter be put on a future agenda.

7. Discussion/Possible Action: Backhoe- trade in $3,800 with existing backhoe. Cost roughly $11,000 in parts and labor to increase the value to at least $5,000 for trade in. We need to do research to see how big and different brands of tractors to buy. 
8. Discussion/Possible Action: General Manager reports overview of EWID- Robin talked about the closing documents for Elfrida water Improvement District property, the property is ours. We have final contract for grant of 1.9 million dollars.  We are currently filling out an application for bridge loan from RCAC for $500,000 for funding we need to do the projects because we don’t have the assets we need. Going to be contracts coming in. Engineer has stated that the next step is Engineering/ Hydrogeology/ Surveying/ Construction Administration, and Survey.  Old septic tank we need to safe and seal it and we are getting new septic tank for the new property. 

 James motion to approve 

1. Engineering/Hydrogeology/Surveying/Construction Administration  
2. Survey
3. Andrew Warn (President) signing for the board any contracts coming in 

Annette 2^nd – Approved

Robin reported we had a lot of expenses for last month on the budget report. Cleared $1,298.25 after expenses.

1. Discussion: Meter taken out and Possible Action- Customer must pay $800.00 for installation fee. 

9. Discussion/Possible Action: Field Operators Report- Well reading were at 10% for loss. 
10. Topics for Next Meeting – 

• Contracts
• Progression on property
• Discuss research on tractor
• Herlinda Mendez to be appointed on the board

11. Adjournment– Reyna motion to adjourn 4:54 PM, James 2^nd

The order of the items on this agenda is subject to change at the meeting.  Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The Elfrida Water Improvement District does not exclude reasons for disability exclude from participation in or denies benefits of services, programs or activities or discriminate against any qualified person with a disability.  Inquiries regarding compliance with ADA provision, accessibility or accommodations can be directed to PO Box 293/10357 Highway 191, Elfrida, Arizona, or telephone 520-642-1290.

Posted on the 13th day of May 2025