Minutes December 4, 2023

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Water use efficiency goals community forum

Call to Order: Jim called the Zoom meeting to order at 7:00 pm

  • Board Members Present: Jim Coats, Jeff Smith, Tim Robison, Leslie Dempsey & David Canterman

  • Board members absent: None

  • Staff Present: Allison Cash, Nick Kluge (joined after the meeting was called to order)

Voting Status: All board members present are in good standing.  Quorum.        

Changes to the Agenda: None

New Business:

  • Jim welcomed LISECC members to the forum and stated that the purpose of the forum is to allow public comment on the Water Use Efficiency Goals.

  • The board members took turns reading the Water Use Efficiency Goals aloud.

  • The following LISECC members commented on the Water Use Efficiency Goals:

    • Linda Mortensen commented that the WUE is a state led effort, not a voluntary effort.

    • Louise Weber would like the board to revisit the water usage rates.

    • Carrie Garde commented that she supports a closer look at the water usage rates.

    • Nick Kluge stated that it is not uncommon for water utilities to use tiered rate structures to promote water conservation.

Adjournment: Tim motioned to adjourn the forum at 7:25 pm. David seconded. All in favor.