TWSD Board Meeting Recap of the June 10 2025 Regular Meeting

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Please note: This is an unofficial summary provided for general informational purposes only and does not represent the official board meeting minutes.

Timberon Water & Sanitation District – Board Meeting Highlights (June 10, 2025)

The Timberon Water & Sanitation District board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at the Lodge. Chairman David Cruey called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. All board members were present except Vice Chair Edward Hardesty. Staff in attendance included Board Secretary Nanette Thorell, Office Manager Wendy Case,  and Plant Manager David Hunter.

Staff Reports & Water Update
The board heard updates from staff:

  • Office Assistant Bonnie Neal said they’re waiting on parts to install 9 or 10 water meters, and there were three recent water line breaks.

  • Office Manager Wendy reported continued progress in getting things organized and caught up in the office.

  • Plant Manager David reported water production at 5.2 million gallons, with only 1.4 million gallons sold—indicating a 73% water loss. He also corrected last month’s reported loss to 65%.

Pool Update
Chairman Cruey shared that the community pool had to be drained due to peeling paint clogging the filters and risking pump damage. The remaining paint will be pressure washed, and the hope is to have the pool back open by the weekend.

Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer JJ Duckett reported bank balances, including over $167,000 in short-term asset replacement funds and nearly $69,000 in water operations.

Budget News
Rick McMullen reported that the new fiscal year budget has been submitted to the proper authorities and that the budget committee is working on this year’s ICIP (Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan) wish list.

Board Actions

  • The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 29 Special Meeting.

  • Resolution No. 2024/2025-003 was adopted, listing the district’s top ICIP funding priorities, including:

    1. Water system improvements ($2.5 million over 5 years)

    2. Ultra filtration skid unit ($500,000)

    3. A new potable water storage tank ($500,000)

    4. A skid steer loader with attachments ($100,000)

  • Four donated cemetery plots were officially accepted and designated for indigent use.

  • The board tabled a discussion on Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to allow more time for legal guidance.

Community Comments & Questions
The public Q&A brought up several concerns:

  • Tricia raised questions about how the NDA would affect transparency.

  • Ms. Zamora asked about long-standing road maintenance issues affecting access to her RV park.

  • Clark requested an update on the pool, and Cruey gave more detail about the peeling paint and maintenance efforts.

  • Arden asked about well production, and Cruey reported that the main wells are producing between 75–85 gallons per minute.

  • Jeff had a prepared list of questions, asking about water supply levels, the power outage impact, pool drainage, and the lack of a General Manager.  Discussion followed about the district’s current structure.

  • Donna Haupt brought up concerns about the Lodge rental policies and felt the Bingo group was being unfairly blamed for a messy annex room. The board reviewed the rental agreement.

Wrapping Up
Board members received their new district email accounts, and the meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.

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