Board Meeting Minutes September 9, 2025

Attendees:

James Fletcher (Treasurer), Annette Nulliner (Council Member), Andrew Warn (President), Herlinda Mendez (Council Member)

Absentees:

Reyna De La Cruz (Vice President)

1. Call to order: 4:30
2. Role Call: James, Annette, Andrew, Herlinda 
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Andrew 
4. Adoption of agenda: James made a motion to accept the agenda, Annette 2^nd . Andrew and Herlinda agreed. Motion Passed.  
5. Approval of Minutes August 11, 2025: Annette made a motion to accept the minutes, James 2^nd . Andrew and Herlinda agreed. Motion Passed. 
6. Call to the Public 

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: Architectural evaluation of building on new property to be discussed: $250 for evaluation or $700 to $1000 for actual written report.
8. Discussion/Possible Action: Vote on whether to keep the concrete building on HWY 191 or demolish it: James made a motion to demolish the concrete building on Gleeson, and to ask Danny how much he would charger us to tear it down, Annette 2^nd . Andrew and Herlinda agreed motion passed. 
9. Discussion/Possible Action: Jon Luther Monthly Report (ZOOM): Technical difficulties, couldn’t make the meeting.
10. David Heighway Engineer for WIFA Report (ZOOM): David Heighway addressed the board about  upcoming proposals for WIFA Contracts.

10. Discussion/Possible Action: General Manager reports overview of EWID: Robin talked about buying a motor for the company truck. She also talked about the tractor, getting it leased and not financed. She also told the members about how much money the water company has and that we are doing good. She discussed about the IRS and the checks she sent in. 
11. Discussion/Possible Action: Field Operators Report: Chris talked about balancing the wells, and John fixed a leak at Andrew’s and at the Jefferson well. Still have to fix a couple of leaks. 
12. Discussion/Possible Action: Chris Anderson to address the Board: Herlinda made a motion to sell the Jefferson water storage tank to Chris Anderson for $10, Annette 2^nd . Andrew and James agreed. Motion Passed.
13. Discussion/Possible Action: Board Communication: Andrew asked Robin about the well reading loss, Robin explained about the leaks that John is trying to get fixed. 
14. Topics for Next Meeting –
15. Adjournment– Annette made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:33, Herlinda 2^nd . Andrew and James agreed. Motion Passed.

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 9th day of September 2025