Water Service Outage on E Templin Trail

Water Service on E Templin Trail in the the Bonanza area of the District has been interrupted due to a leak discovered this morning.  A section of six (6) inch concrete main is being replaced to repair the leak.  Service is anticipated to be restored by 6:00 PM this evening, Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

 The KCWD1 regular  Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.  at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  View the Agenda under the Board meetings Agenda Page

KCWD#1 Seeking to Hire a Water System Manager

 District Water System Manager

Kootenai County Water District No. 1 (“KCWD#1”, the “District”), an Idaho Title 42, Chapter 52 Water District, located in Coeur d’Alene, ID, is currently seeking a Water System Manager for immediate employment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold and maintain, at a minimum, valid Idaho Level 1 Treatment and Distribution licenses (DWT1 and DWD1).
• Have experience, preferably some with Slow Sand Filter Plants, managing and executing the day to day operations and maintenance of the Filter Plant and the Distribution infrastructure, as well as project management, for a District that serves 300-400 connections, ensuring reporting in compliance with all applicable Federal, Idaho State, and Local regulations.
• Have experience successfully collaborating with professional services, e.g. Engineering Firms and Contractors.
• Have a demonstrated ability to document Standard Operating Procedures, Job Descriptions with Leveling, Scope of Work when soliciting service provider proposals, and monthly Operations Reports for the Board of Directors.
• Have experience with hiring and training qualified individuals, planning labor availability to meet budget, schedules, and project deadlines, as well as setting standard labor hours for routine tasks for the operation and maintenance of the District System.
• Have experience identifying opportunities for operational cost savings through process efficiency improvements, investment to system infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and negotiation of service contracts.
• Be able to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with Customers, Regulatory Agencies, Service Providers and Vendors, and the Board of Directors.
• Have basic working proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, esp. MS Word, MS Excel.

Please send your resume with cover letter to the KCWD#1 Board Secretary at: 

loretta.kcwd1@gmail.com

To receive a full copy of the KCWD#1 Manager Qualifications & Responsibilities document, interested applicants can email a request to:

claudiag.kcwd1@gmail.com

Special Emergency Board of Directors Meeting

There will be a Special Emergency Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM (Replaces the November 25, 2020 Meeting that was cancelled).  Please see the Agenda on the Board Meeting Agendas Page.

IMPORTANT!  This will be a Zoom Meeting Only.  There will not be an in-person meeting at the Fire Station.

Zoom Meeting Information:

Time: Dec 2, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 891 5516 0499
Passcode: 223576

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Meeting ID: 891 5516 0499
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Special Emergency Meeting Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Cancelled

 As the Board of Directors did not receive the documents that they were expecting today, the Emergency meeting scheduled for this evening at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.  A special meeting will be  rescheduled appropriately when the Board is in receipt of the documents they need to take action. 

Special Emergency Board of Directors Meeting

There will be a Special Emergency Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM.  Please see the Agenda on the Board Meeting Agendas Page.

IMPORTANT!  This will be a Zoom Meeting Only.  There will not be an in-person meeting at the Fire Station.

Zoom Meeting Information:

Topic: Emergency Board of Directors Meeting

Time: Nov 25, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 891 5516 0499

Passcode: 223576

 

Phone Connection only:

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Meeting ID: 891 5516 0499

Passcode: 223576

Resignation of Water System Manager

To all Patrons:

This is to notify you that Mike Waterhouse tendered his resignation as Water System Manager on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020, effective at 12:00 noon today, Friday, November 20, 2020.  The Board is arranging coverage to manage the District Water System in the interim, and has begun the process for hiring a new Manager.

Responses to voicemails left on the answering machine at the Pump House may be delayed until interim coverage has been put into place.  Current projects are being addressed as we transition, but you may experience some delays.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, but we ask for your patience as we put plans into place for the short and long term.

Please do not email or call Mike Waterhouse for Water District business.  You can email the District at the new KCWD#1 Customer Service email address at custserv.kcwd1@gmail.com, and you will receive a response as soon as possible.

Please monitor the blog for updates as we move forward.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition period.

New Water Rates for District FY2021

The KCWD#1 Board of Directors has completed their annual review of District 2021 budgetary costs and has approved new water rates for Fiscal Year 2021 at the November 18, 2020 Board Meeting.  The new water rates will go into effect December 1, 2020.

The new rates are as follows:

Monthly Base Rate (MBWR):  $20.00/month  (was $34.00/month in FY2020)

Metered Actual Water Use (MGUR):  $1.50/1000 gallons (was $1.25/1000 gallons FY 2020)

Important!  During the winter months, when meters are not being read, Patrons will be billed only the Base Rate of $20.00/month ($40.00/two months).  The June bill will “true up” the billing for Patrons' actual use over the winter months, billed at $1.50/1000 gallons. 

KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The KCWD1 regular Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday November 18, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  View the agenda under the Board Meetings Agendas Page.  

Zoom Meeting Information:

 

Topic: KCWD#1 Board of Directors Meeting

Time: Nov 18, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 841 4744 0664

Passcode: 132787

 

Dial for phone only participation: 

 +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

 

Meeting ID: 841 4744 0664

Passcode: 132787

Special Board Meetings Thursday and Friday, November 12th and 13th, 2020

There will be special Board Meetings on Thursday beginning at 3:30 PM, and Friday beginning at 3:30 PM, to interview the three Engineering firms that submitted proposals for providing Professional Engineering Services for the KCWD#1 Bond Project.  Both meetings will be held at the Fire Station at 7739 E Sunnyside Road.  Please see the Agendas for both meetings on the Board Meeting Agendas page.

Kootenai County Board of Directors Special Meeting

 KCWD1 Board of Directors Special Meeting is this Monday November 9, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road and can be joined via Zoom.  View the agenda on the tab listed under board meeting agendas.

Zoom Meeting Information:

Topic: Special KCWD#1 Board of Directors Meeting

Time: Nov 9, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 854 2200 4098

Passcode: 132787

Dial for phone participation:

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Meeting ID: 854 2200 4098

Passcode: 132787

October 28, 2020 Board Meeting Concurrent Zoom Information

Connection information for Concurrent Zoom Meeting with the live Board meeting tonight.

Zoom Meeting Information:

Topic: KCWD#1 Board of Directors Meeting

Time: Oct 28, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 852 7878 1133

Passcode: 132787

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Meeting ID: 852 7878 1133

Passcode: 132787

Kootenai County Water District No. 1 Board of Directors Meeting

The KCWD1 Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday October 28, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at 

7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  To view the Agenda click on the Agenda page.

KCWD#1 Requesting Proposals for Professional Engineering Services

 KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 1

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Professional Engineering Services

 

Kootenai County Water District No. 1, Coeur d’Alene, ID  83814 (the “District”, “KCWD#1”) is seeking Professional Engineering services pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2320.  To view the full Request for Proposal, go to the District’s website at https://kcwd1.blogspot.com/p/rfp-for-engineering-firm.html , the “RFP for Engineering Firm 2020” page.

The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select an engineering firm to amend the District’s Engineering Facility Plan currently submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and obtain final approval, develop designs and plans for submission to DEQ, and provide project management and engineering oversight of the repairs and upgrades documented in the Engineering Facility Plan. The District’s Project will be funded by a Revolving Idaho State Loan, authorized by a Bond approved by District Patrons in the November 2019 election.

Deadline for submitting proposals will be Tuesday, November 3, 2020 by 5:00 PM.  No proposals will be accepted after this date and time.  The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, and/or non-job-related handicap. 

 

KCWD#1 Board of Directors

Published in CDA Press October 16^th – 23^rd, 2020

Special Board Meeting October 13, 2020 6:00 PM

There will be a Special Board Meeting, Tuesday evening, October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Fire Station at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  The agenda can be found on the "Board Meeting Agendas" page. 

As requested by some Patrons, a Zoom virtual meeting will be held simultaneously.  We will be trying out some new technology to improve the use of simultaneous virtual video conferencing, and if successful, the Board may continue to offer this alternative way to attend future KCWD#1 Board Meetings.

The Zoom Meeting information below is also posted on the Meeting Agenda:

  

Time: Oct 13, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 810 0284 1558

Passcode: 702920

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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc2nCp7qEk

KCWD #1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The KCWD1 Board of Directors Meeting will be held this Wednesday September 23, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  The Agenda can be viewed on the Board Meeting Agendas Page.

KCWD#1 Board of Directors Meeting

 The KCWD1 Board of Directors Meeting will be held this Wednesday, August  26, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., at 7739 E. Sunnyside Road.  The Agenda can be viewed by clicking on the Board Meeting Agendas page.

Notice of Annexation Petition Hearing

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT No. 1

ANNEXATION OF COVAN LOTS, LT1 BLK1 2750N03W

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kootenai County Water District No. 1 (the “District”, “KCWD#1”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 6:00 PM at the Fire Station, located at 7739 E Sunnyside Rd., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 83814, to consider the Petition for Annexation dated August 8, 2020 by property owner Petitioners as follows:

The petitioners are requesting annexation into the District a subdivided portion of their property located at 7484 E Sunnyside Rd., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, the property portion legally identified as COVAN LOTS, LT 1 BLK 1 2750N03W, PID 0-L410-001-001-0.

All interested persons or entities can submit written comments within the ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. Further information regarding the proposed parcel annexation by Kootenai County Water District No. 1, including a copy of the full petition, can be obtained by contacting Kootenai County Water District No. 1 via email at kcwdist1@gmail.com or (208) 667-0340.

To be Published in August 19, 2020 edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press

Notice of the KCWD#1 FY 2020-21 Budget Hearing

Note:  The below notice is published in the Legals of the Saturday, August 15, 2020 edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press, and is posted on the doors of the District Pump House and Fire Station.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

KOOTENAI COUNTY WATER DISTRICT No. 1

Notice is hereby given that Kootenai County Water District No. 1 (KCWD#1), Kootenai County, Idaho, will hold a public hearing for the consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal period December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, pursuant to the applicable section(s) of Idaho Code.  The hearing will be held at the Fire Station, 7739 E. Sunnyside Road, Coeur d’Alene, ID at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 26, 2020.  All interested resident patrons and tax payers are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted.

The proposed revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2021 have been tentatively approved by the Kootenai County Water District No. 1 Board of Directors (the “Board”) at a public meeting held August 10, 2020.