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June 17, 2010

The meeting was called to order by Chris Johnson, President, at 4:30 p.m. Those present were Irene Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer; Dennis Brown, Commissioner; Chan Bailey, Commissioner; Susan McGeorge, Doug Babin and Claudia Crawford.

Chris Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of June 3, 2010. The motion was seconded by Chan Bailey and approved unanimously.

Old Business

1. Susan McGeorge informed the Board that the District did not receive the DWSRF Loan. The loan was given to only three applicants in Eastern Washington.

2. Susan McGeorge presented copies of the WRIA 55/57 Annual Report to the Board for their information and update.

New Business

1. Doug Babin presented a Municipal Reimbursement Agreement between Whitworth and VanAnrooy & Strate for the over-size pipe installed on the developer Hardesty Road main extension. Irene Anderson moved to sign the Agreement and Chan Bailey seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.

2. Susan McGeorge presented the Board with copies of the legal requirements of filling a commissioner vacancy and the previous written procedures taken. The Board did not see a need to update their written procedures at this time. Chan Bailey made a motion to proceed with the publishing of "Notice of Commissioner Opening" one time in the newspaper. The motion was seconded by Irene Anderson and approved unanimously.

3. Dennis Brown made a motion for the District to make a $100.00 donation in recognition of Ed MacDonald's 42 years of service to the District. The motion was seconded by Irene Anderson and approved unanimously.

Open Forum

1. Susan McGeorge gave the Board an update on B & J Water. They would like to meet with the District to have a question and answer session. The Board approved Susan to continue to meet with the B & J Water Association toward finalizing their merger into Whitworth Water District.

2. Susan McGeorge discussed with the Board how voluntary contributions could be made to customers of Whitworth with financial difficulties, through SNAP or other charitable organizations. The Board indicated they are interested in hearing more about this process.

Financial

1. Irene Anderson presented and made a motion to approve the following Expense Vouchers:

a. Payroll Vouchers 26422 - 26429 in the amount of $19,532.17, withholding and FICA in the amount of $8,212.37, with a net payroll of $21,251.41 and

b. Accounts Payable Vouchers 26430 - 26464 in the amount of $60,509.40.

The motion was seconded by Chan Bailey and Dennis Brown and approved unanimously.

2. Irene Anderson presented and made a motion to approve Construction Vouchers 670 - 671 in the amount of $69,354.62. The motion was seconded by Dennis Brown and approved unanimously.

3. Irene Anderson presented and made a motion to approve Resolution 10-08 calling for the transfer of $70,000 from the Expense Account to the Construction Account and the transfer of $65,000 from the Expense Account to the Bond Money Market Account. The motion was seconded by Chan Bailey and approved unanimously.

4. Irene Anderson presented and made a motion to approve Resolution 10-13 calling for the transfer of $563,028.96 from the Bond Money Market Account to the Expense Account for the July 1, 2010 Public Works Trust Fund principal and interest payment. The motion was seconded by Chan Bailey and Dennis Brown and approved unanimously.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. by Chris Johnson.

Respectfully Submitted,

Claudia Crawford

Irene Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer

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