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Apple Valley water district approves interlocal payment change, updates bulk‑water rules and funds well pump
Summary
The City Border Extended Water Special Service District board on Feb. 19 approved an addendum to an interlocal agreement with the Town of Apple Valley that changes payment terms, adopted updated policies for bulk‑water meters and authorized replacement of a pump at the Gregersen well.
The City Border Extended Water Special Service District Board of Directors on Wednesday approved an addendum to an interlocal agreement with the Town of Apple Valley, adopted changes to the district’s bulk‑water rental and meter policies, and authorized installation of a replacement pump and motor at the Gregersen well.
A district staff member told the board the addendum changes compensation from a $5,000 flat rate to a $3,000 monthly payment to the Town of Apple Valley and clarifies hourly pay for additional public‑works support. The board approved the addendum as Resolution BPWR-2025-01 by recorded voice roll call; Scott Taylor, Kevin Sarah, Mike Farr and Richard Palmer were recorded as voting “aye.”
The board also adopted Resolution BPWR-2025-02 to amend the district’s policies governing bulk water rental and bulk water meters. The staff explanation said the revisions formalize existing practice on deposits, invoicing and consequences for late payment or meter tampering. Under the new language, deposits for bulk‑water meters will remain on the account to cover unpaid fees or equipment repairs, remaining deposit balances will be refundable after accounts are settled and equipment is returned, monthly invoices must be paid by the due date, late payments may incur finance charges and suspension of bulk‑water privileges, and fines may be imposed for tampering.
Board members described the policy changes as an effort to prevent large unpaid bills after contractors complete projects. The motion to adopt the policy changes carried on a recorded roll call with the same named “aye” votes as the earlier resolution.
Separately, the board approved replacing the pump and motor at the Gregersen well. A district staff member said the existing pump is about 15 years old and past its life expectancy, and that the district is being proactive ahead of hooking up the Cedar Point pipeline—work the staff said will raise demand on district wells. The staff member described the installed cost as “about $13,000” and noted a district rule that purchases over $12,000 normally require three competitive quotes; the board elected to proceed with the vendor the district has used historically, citing the company’s specialized work. The board approved the installation by voice vote; individual roll‑call votes were not recorded in the transcript.
The board approved the consent agenda — minutes from Jan. 15, the January 2025 disbursement listing and the fiscal‑year‑to‑date budget report for FY2025 through January — in a single motion by voice vote. The board also noted it will meet again on March 5 for further discussion of a preliminary offer study report.
No formal amendments to the resolutions were recorded in the meeting minutes, and the transcript contains no public comment on these items. The district did not identify funding sources for the pump replacement or specify whether the new recurring payment to the town affects district rates or requires an additional appropriation.
The board adjourned after completing the agenda.
