This year’s meeting was again held at the Kirchhoff’s Rancho Exilio, and we thank them for their generosity. The meeting was attended by 43 members present plus 7 proxies for a total of 50 voting members. After the second call for the number of members present, President John Stadelmann declared a quorum and opened the meeting at 11:15 am. The President appointed Sandra Stadelmann, Treasurer, to record the proceedings as acting secretary.
President’s Message
- Effective 1 January 2024, we changed the way we measure and charge for overuse.
- Meters continue to be read every month. Warning messages are sent to those who overused.
- But we issue invoices at the end of each quarter.
- If members stay below 16,200 gallons for the entire quarter, they will not be charged. This permits members who generally use less than the monthly limit of 5,400 gallons to have an overuse as long as the aggregate total is under 16,200 gallons for the quarter.
- Approved at last year’s meeting, we completed a solar panel installation at the well building within budget. 18 solar panels have virtually eliminated our CFE electric bills although this is dependent on weather and prevailing marine layer conditions which significantly affect power generation.
- Another solar project at Pila #1 aimed at increasing reliability of water delivery to members living at higher altitudes where we must pump water uphill. When CFE power is not available, these members do not receive water. A solar array and battery backup system will guarantee water delivery without CFE power, especially important during wildfire season.
- Annual fees will remain at $365 next year, and invoices will be issued on January 1, 2025.
- Joint programs with LMPOA, approved at last year’s meeting, total $25,000: $15,000 for Video Surveillance and $10,000 for roads improvement on La Loma. None of this money has been spent to date, but we are still committed to completing these two critical joint programs.
Agenda and voting
- Minutes for 2023 were accepted as read by unanimous vote of 50 members.
- A unanimous vote by 50 members approved a measure to increase our commitment for roads improvement on La Loma from $10,000 to $15,000.
- Election of officers: The following slate of officers was presented. Nominations from the floor were solicited, but none were submitted.
- Paul Ross, Vice President, was reelected unanimously by 50 members.
- Dennis Rosenberg, Secretary, was reelected unanimously by 50 members.
- President John Stadelmann and Treasurer Sandy Stadelmann each have one year to go of their two-year terms.
- The re-ratification of Lili Salcedo as our legal representative was approved unanimously by 50 voting members.
New Business
- A process document important to future Boards will be written this year: How to Run the Water Company.
- The process of taking meter readings and issuing invoices will be automated to the maximum degree possible.
Adjournment
The president adjourned the meeting at 11:30 am.