SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Wed, January 27, 2010, 7:30 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Sun. Jan 24, 2010; 7:00 PM CST

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7:30 PM, at 126 Sunrise Canyon Rd.

AGENDA
  1. Call To Order/Quorum Count (I-Pei)
  2. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
    1. Minutes of Nov. 18, 2009 Board Meeting
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
    1. Financial Status, December 31, 2009
  4. Continuing Business (I-Pei)
    1. Drought Response Status
    2. HTGCD Well Permit Renewal
    3. 2009/2010 Tariff Revision
  5. Operations Status Report (Harlan)
    1. Cross Connection Control Program
    2. Severe Weather Maintenance and Repairs

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Mon, December 21, 2009, 2:30 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Fri. Dec 18, 2009; 2:00 PM CST

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Monday, December 21, 2009, 2:30 PM, at 126 Sunrise Canyon Rd.

AGENDA
  1. Call To Order/Quorum Count (I-Pei)
  2. Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Discussion with Co-General Managers Dana Carmean and Rick Broun regarding well permit renewal
  3. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
  4. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
  5. Operations Status Report (Harlan)
  6. Continuing Business (I-Pei)
    1. 2009/2010 Tariff revision
    2. Groundwater Rule
    3. Water Quality Report

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Wed, November 18, 2009, 7:30 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Sun. Nov 15, 2009; 5:30 PM CST

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:30 PM, at 116 Sky Ranch Circle.

AGENDA
  1. Call To Order/Quorum Count (I-Pei)
  2. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
    1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
    1. Financial Status, October 31, 2009
  4. Continuing Business (I-Pei)
    1. Drought Response Status
    2. HTGCD Well Permit Renewal
    3. 2009/2010 Tariff Revision
    4. Cross Connection Control Program
    5. Insurance renewal
  5. Operations Status Report (Harlan)
    1. HTGCD Board meeting update
    2. Wellspec conference paper
    3. Groundwater Rule Update (I-Pei)

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Water Conservation Update – Return to Stage 1 Response: Nov 8, 2009

To:     All Water Customers, Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation
From: I-Pei Hsiu Hodge, President, Skyline Ranch Estates WSC
Date: November 8, 2009
Subject: Water Conservation Update – Return to Stage 1 Response

I am glad to report that we may now move back to a Stage 1 Response and its associated rate schedule.

Water conservation efforts of our community have been stellar for the month of October. The watering schedules for Stage 2 response are no longer required, but the following are conservation measures recommended for Stage 1.

Stage 1 Response – Mild Water Shortage Conditions (Water Conservation Period)
Goal: Achieve a voluntary 10 percent reduction in total water use.
Voluntary Water Use Restrictions: Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes. Recommended conservation actions are as follows:
Indoor Conservation Measures
  1. Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks immediately.
  2. Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when possible.
  3. Install aerators on faucets. Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.
  4. While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be reused.
  5. Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.
  6. Only run dishwasher with full load.
  7. Store drinking water in a container in the refrigerator.
  8. Reduce use of garbage disposal.
  9. Wash only full loads of laundry.
  10. Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on vacation.
  11. Draw less water for bath or reduce shower time.
  12. Do not over water houseplants.
Outdoor Conservation Measures
  1. Comply with 5-day schedule for lawn watering and always only water between 8pm and 8am.
  2. For automatic sprinkler systems:
    1. check sprinkler heads regularly to prevent clogging
    2. adjust to eliminate overspray and
    3. adjust run times and frequency monthly to respond to water schedules and changing rainfall and temperature conditions.
  3. Use hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hoses for trees, garden, non-turf areas and bedded plants.
  4. Avoid watering on windy days.
  5. Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of bagging.
  6. For hose-end sprinklers – use sprinkler timers to limit water duration.
  7. Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.
  8. Limit vehicle washing except when conducted with a bucket or hand-held hose with a positive shutoff during designated watering days and times. If possible, use a commercial car wash that recycles water
  9. Wash vehicles over lawn areas where possible.
  10. Vehicle wash fundraisers should be conducted at a commercial vehicle wash facility using such facilities equipment.
  11. Keep pools covered when not in use.
  12. Limit pool filter backwashing to only when necessary.
  13. No washing of driveways, pavement, or streets.
  14. Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, etc.). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.

Thank you for your conservation efforts and good stewardship of our shared groundwater resource. If you have any questions, or if I may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling (512) 847-9045.

WSC

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Neighborhood Watch: National Night Out – Oct 6, 2009

What:  National Night Out
When:  Oct 6, 2009, 6 PM
Where:  Home of Bob and Mary Fulton, 1475 Skyline Ridge Lookout
What you should bring:  Lawn chairs.
What will be provided:  Barbecue with fixins, cookies, tea, and water (thanks to SRE POA).

Get to know your neighbors – celebrate National Night Out: a nationwide annual event designed to raise crime prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and unity, and foster community-police partnerships.

Members from the Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Program will be there. There will also be representatives from the Fire Department and EMS. They will answer questions and have handouts and giveaways for children.

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Water Conservation and Quality Update: September 29, 2009

To:     All Water Customers, Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation
From: I-Pei Hsiu Hodge, President, Skyline Ranch Estates WSC
Date: September 29, 2009
Subject: Water Conservation and Quality Update

The arrival of much needed rain, while cause for enjoyment, is as yet insufficient to release us from the state of drought. Please remember that we remain in a Stage 2 Drought Condition, and that Stage 2 conservation measures must be in effect.

In August 2009, 19 households consumed in excess of 10,000 gallons each. Of these, 6 households consumed in excess of 20,000 gallons each. At the opposite end of the spectrum, 31 households consumed 5,000 gallons or less in the month of August, so kudos to you! The monthly neighborhood consumption charts are posted on the SRE website (under WSC Documents), so we will see shortly how the recent rains have affected usage rates in September.

Perhaps we should attribute our high demand for SRE-WSC water this year to the vastly improved water quality and reliability, after our significant capital improvements? Certainly, it is a far greater pleasure to hydrate our plants with water that does not kill it from excess salt, or fill our pools with water that does not leave a yellow crust on the tile.

We can all appreciate the difference, qualitatively, but for those of you who like quantitative comparisons, our Total Dissolved Solids was analyzed at 2150 mg/L in 2007, and plummeted to 398 mg/L in June 2009. Our sulfate concentration was detected at 1280 mg/L in 2007 and dropped to 68.0 mg/L in 2009. Our total hardness (as CaCO3) was analyzed at 1280 mg/L in 2006 and decreased to 323 mg/L in 2009. The improvement in water quality is remarkable and undeniable.

In addition, our water supply remains viable during power outages, with the reliability provided by our emergency generator. Our emergency generator has already provided peace of mind during a few minor outages this year, and additional outages are likely on the horizon with the promise of a wet El Niño year.

Our improved water quality and reliability came with a price tag of $80,000, which will be paid off over the next 7 years with our monthly water fees. Members of the Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation pay for the ability to turn a tap in the house and have access to a priceless resource: clean and reliable water in times of drought and plenty.

Just as a final reminder, the full text of the Drought Contingency Plan is available on the Skyline Ranch Estates website. The Stage 2 Drought Response is included in this article, for your convenience. Changes promulgated during our Board meeting on September 8, 2009 include a specific restriction against filling or refilling drained (i.e., empty) pools, and specifying that monthly consumption in excess of 20,000 gallons may be subject to flow restriction.

Thank you for your conservation efforts and good stewardship of our shared groundwater resource. If you have any questions or if I may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling (512) 847-9045.

Stage 2 Response – Moderate Water Shortage Conditions
Goal: Achieve a 15 percent reduction in total water use.
SRE-WSC Management Measures: Customers with consumption in excess of 20,000 gallons per month may be subject to installation of flow restrictors.
Water Use Restrictions: Under threat of penalty for violation, the following water use restriction shall apply to all SRE-WSC customers:
  1. Continue conservation activities recommended in Stage 1 Response.
  2. Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address or post office box number ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8), and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with an address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9). Irrigation of landscaped areas is further limited to the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 am and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose equipped with positive shutoff, soaker hose, drip irrigation system, faucet-filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less.
  3. Use of soaker hoses for foundation protection shall be limited to designated water days and times.
  4. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a bucket or hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff. If possible, use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
  5. Use of water to fill or refill drained pools is prohibited. Topping off of existing pools for essential maintenance purposes is permitted only during designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
  6. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any wading pools or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
  7. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
  8. Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
  9. The following nonessential uses of water are prohibited:
    1. use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
    2. use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
    3. use of water for dust control;
    4. flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
    5. failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Tuesday September 8, 2009; 7:30 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Sat. September 5, 2009 7:19:11 PM CDT

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Tuesday September 8, 2009, 7:30 PM, 700 Skyline Ridge Lookout.

AGENDA

A proposed revision of the SRE-WSC conservation and drought contingency plan will be reviewed and public input solicited.

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Water Conservation Update: August 31, 2009

To:     All Water Customers, Skyline Ranch Estates WSC
From: I-Pei Hsiu Hodge, President, Skyline Ranch Estates WSC
Date: August 31, 2009
Subject: Water Conservation Update

We are all aware of the current drought conditions that continue in Central Texas. As a community with a single well source, we should all be concerned with the sustainability of our water supply. In conjunction with this current situation, please remember that we are in a Stage 2 Drought Condition. The Stage 2 water restrictions have been in effect since the beginning of July, but it is clear from the metered consumption data that the need to conserve water has not been understood with the seriousness that our situation demands. A record number of 24 households were classified as exceptional users in July, a euphemism for households consuming more than 10,000 gallons during the month.

I urge you to balance your plant, lawn, and pool watering needs with the consideration that the groundwater level in our well is dropping, and until recharge is available in the form of rainfall, it is in the neighborhood’s best interest to conserve water primarily for household use.

As aquifer levels continue to drop, the possibility remains that we will need to designate a Stage 3 Drought Condition, which will incur additional mandatory water restrictions. In addition, a possible means for reducing usage, if voluntary conservation efforts continue to be inadequate, is to reduce the operating pressures of our water system. At present, we remain in Stage 2, at our standard operating pressures.

Stage 2 water restrictions enact the following water use restrictions for all customers:

  1. Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address or post office box number ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with an address ending in an odd number. All irrigation of landscaped areas is limited to the hours between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of 5 gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.
  2. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated water days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff.
  3. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
  4. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
  5. Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, or other related activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
  6. The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited:
    1. Wash down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas
    2. Wash down of buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection
    3. Water for dust control
    4. Permitting water to run or accumulate in any ditch or street
    5. Failing to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leaks(s)

By reducing your water use now, you will be doing your part to ensure that water continues to be available to every household for essential daily uses. Your actions now may also keep the SRE-WSC Board from having to adopt more stringent conservation measures.

Many of you have already begun water conservation measures and we thank you for your efforts. Please continue these efforts until we can get some much needed relief in the way of rain.

Thank you for your assistance with this important matter. If you have any questions or if I may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling (512) 847-9045.

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Tuesday August 25, 2009; 7:30 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Sat. August 22, 2009; 5:02 PM CDT

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Tuesday August 25, 2009, 7:30 PM, at 116 Sky Ranch Circle.

AGENDA
  1. Quorum Count/Call To Order (I-Pei)
  2. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
    1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
    2. Summary of TCEQ Drinking Water Conference
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
    1. Financial Status, August 25, 2009
  4. Continuing Business (I-Pei)
    1. 2009 Tariff Revision
    2. Drought Response Status
    3. New Customers and Construction
    4. Insurance Renewal
    5. Water Quality Testing Results
  5. Operations Status Report
    1. Meter Lockouts (Harlan)
    2. Resolution of TCEQ Inspection (Eric)
    3. Groundwater Rule Update (Lisa/Eric)

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Tuesday July 7, 2009; 7 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Fri. July 3, 2009; 1:34:33 PM CDT

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Tuesday July 7, 2009, 7 PM, at 126 Sunrise Canyon Rd.

AGENDA
  1. President’s Report (I-Pei)
    1. Call to order and quorum count
    2. 2008 Consumer Confidence Report
  2. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
    1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
    1. Financial Status, June 30, 2009
  4. Continuing Business (I-Pei)
    1. 2009 Tariff
    2. Drought Plan Revision
    3. Water Quality Testing
  5. Operation Manager’s Report (Harlan)
    1. Site Construction Status

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WSC: Message from President, Stage 2 Drought Conservation

Message from I-Pei Hsiu Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Fri. June 30, 2009; 12:36:09 PM CDT

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Construction activities at your water well site have quieted, as we have completed all of the planned well rehabilitation work: well cleaning, installing the inflatable well packer, installing and testing a propane-powered emergency generator, and replacing the fencing. Activities needed to keep our water supply safe, reliable, and sustainable never completely cease, however, and your volunteer Board works diligently to ensure what is often taken for granted: economical, fresh water from our taps.

Thank you for your part in making the upgrades to our water system possible. Your support and cooperation during the planning and construction phases were essential to the success of our well rehabilitation project. Both the quality of water and reliability of our system during power outages have been markedly improved. If you haven’t yet already, I urge you to take advantage of the cost savings in the amount of salt needed for softener regeneration by adjusting your water softener settings to reflect a total dissolved solids concentration of 25 grains per gallon (down from approximately 90 grains per gallon).

It is no secret that we are in a state of drought. As the temperatures continue to soar to record levels and the prospects for significant rainfall this season dwindles, the Board has determined that the current situation warrants a drought response level of Stage 2 for our water supply. The Stage 2 level requires that we achieve a 15 percent reduction in total water usage, and doubles the usage charge per thousand gallons for consumption in excess of 10,000 gallons per month. Thus, charges for users of 1 through 10,000 gallons per month remain the same, but will increase from $2.00 to $4.00 and from $4.00 to $8.00 per thousand gallons for consumption in excess of 10,000 gallons and 20,000 gallons, respectively.

The Stage 2 drought response level enacts the following water use restrictions for all customers:

  1. Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address or post office box number ending in an even number, and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with an address ending in an odd number. All irrigation of landscaped areas is limited to the hours between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of 5 gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.
  2. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated water days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a hand-held bucket or hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff.
  3. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
  4. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
  5. Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, or other related activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
  6. The following uses of water are defined as non-essential and are prohibited:
    1. Wash down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas
    2. Wash down of buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection
    3. Water for dust control
    4. Permitting water to run or accumulate in any ditch or street
    5. Failing to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leaks(s)

These mandatory conservation measures and the Stage 2 tariff are in effect for the July billing cycle.

Enforcing our drought conservation measures is one of several activities required of our WSC by various regulatory entities. Another requirement of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is issuing the 2008 Consumer Confidence Report, enclosed in your June bill statements.

If you have any questions about our conservation efforts or the 2008 Consumer Confidence Report, wish to learn more about your water supply or volunteer your services to our WSC (mechanically-minded and book-keeping brained folks always welcome), please feel free to contact me at (512) 847-9045 or ipeihodge@gmail.com.

Best regards,

I-Pei Hsiu Hodge
President, Skyline Ranch Estates Water Supply Corporation

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WSC: 2008 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (CCR)

SRE-WSC has posted a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for Skyline Ranch Estates, issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This is a report of your drinking water quality for the year 2008.

icon: pdf http://skylineranch.org/content/filemgr/files/wsc_2008_water_quality.pdf [pdf, 2.7 MB]

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2009 POA Annual Meeting Report

Downloadable version of 2009 Annual Meeting Report [pdf, 80K]:
icon: pdf http://skylineranch.org/content/filemgr/files/annmeeting_2009-04-25.pdf

Introduction
The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Skyline Ranch Estates Property Owners Association was held at the Wimberley Community Center, at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday April 25, 2009.

A quorum requiring two-thirds of eligible membership votes was not met for this meeting.

The meeting was called to order by POA president Carl Galante, who welcomed property owners and introduced POA Board members:

• Carl Galante, President
• Gerald Tempton, Vice-President
• Gary Yowell, Treasurer
• Petesie Lee, Secretary
• Judy Nicholls [not present]
• Carol Wilson, Hospitality

It was noted that, next year, three new board members will be needed, as three terms will have been completed.

Minutes
The minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting were presented, and a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes.

Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was presented by Gary Yowell. The annual report was prepared, reflecting the time period of 4/25/08 through 4/24/09:

• Starting balance: $13,794.20
• Total inflow: $2,986.57
• Total outflow: $1,736.89
• Ending balance: $15,417.91

Recognition and Thanks
President Galante recognized and thanked

• Susan Ross for the Christmas party
• Eric Eubank for the website/mail list (and encouraged members to join)
• Pat Koeppe for the Neighborhood Watch program
• Bob Balslev and the Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board

Recognition of New Neighbors
Several new neighbors were introduced: Jay Newman, Toni and James Nelson, Bob and Lisa Shine, and Carla and Curtis Phythian.

Updating By-Laws
The discussion of changing the by-laws was revisited. 2/3 of members are needed for a quorum and 3/4 for a change in the by-laws. A committee was to have been formed after the 2008 Annual Meeting, and President Galante noted that no action had been taken. It was agreed that by-laws revision is a priority, that a committee will be formed to draft a letter to POA members, and that another attempt be made to update the by-laws. It is especially important that members understand that the by-laws revision does not in any way affect the covenants. A 100% vote of the membership is needed to change the covenants.

Volunteers for the by-laws revision committee:

• Joan Balslev
• Julie Ray
• Henry Lykken
• Jan Harrison

Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch chair Pat Koeppe gave a report of the committee’s activity during the recent well rehabilitation project, and it was noted that the committee was a big help in this regard, in notifying property owners by telephone, who could not be reached by email.

Architectural Committee
The committee reported that there are two new homes under construction, as well as a barn and rainwater collection systems. Members of the committee are Bernie Ross, Joe Harrison, Beverly Galante, and Carl Galante.

Water Board
President Galante explained the possible use of POA funds to help fund water system upgrades. There will be a meeting of the POA Board with the Water Board.

Storage Shed
Harlan Mettenbrink reported that the well-site storage shed is in need of repair. Bob Fulton and Joe Harrison volunteered to make repairs.

Website/Mail List
There was a discussion of the possibility of including recommendations for contractors, plumbers, electricians, workmen, etc on SRE website and mail list. After discussion, it was agreed that the mail list works fine now by asking for recommendations on an individual basis.

Tax Assessments
It was agreed that, with new property assessments coming soon, the neighborhood mail list/website would be a good way to cooperate in lowering assessments, as needed.

Land on Skyline Drive
Someone raised the question of the land on the corner of Ranch Road 12 and Skyline Dr., as piles of cedar are a fire hazard and an eyesore. The Board agreed to look into this problem.

Speed Limits
There was a discussion of observing speed limits in the neighborhood and also calling the county about the missing stop sign on the corner of Skyline Ridge Lookout and Valley Vista.

Adjournment
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 A.M.

Petesie Lee
SRE-POA Secretary

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SRE-WSC Board Meeting – Tuesday June 9, 2009; 7 PM

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Fri. June 5 2009; 12:18:18 AM CDT

NOTICE

In compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551), the following notice is given: a meeting of the SRE Water Supply Corporation (WSC) Board will be held Tuesday June 9, 2009, 7 PM, at 126 Sunrise Canyon Rd.

AGENDA
  1. President’s Report (I-Pei)
    1. Resignation of Jan Harrison as Director
    2. Nomination of Lisa Shine as Director
    3. Director Roles and Responsibilities
  2. Secretary’s Report (Eric)
    1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
    2. Skyline Yahoo Groups Posting Guidelines
    3. Recording Meetings/Open Government
  3. Treasurer’s Report (Rob)
    1. Status of Community Resources Loan Application
    2. Financial Status, May 31, 2009
  4. New Business (I-Pei)
    1. Consumer Confidence Report
    2. 2009 Tariff
    3. Drought Plan Revision
    4. TCEQ/EPA Regulations Updates
    5. SRE-WSC Map Update (Eric)
  5. Operations
    1. Site Construction Status (Rob/Harlan)
    2. Meter Lockouts (Harlan)
    3. Water Quality Testing (I-Pei)
    4. Road Repair (I-Pei)
    5. Operations Manual/Packer Documentation (Harlan)
    6. Emergency Generator Operations Plan

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Well Rehabilitation Project Update – May 7, 2009
Homeowner Softening Systems May Now Be Adjusted

Message from I-Pei Hodge, SRE-WSC President
Thurs. May 7, 2009; 2:58:09 PM CDT

We’ve tinkered and tested, pumped and puzzled, sampled and squinted, and ultimately have been forced to conclude that the outcome of our well rehabilitation project is a bona fide success. Qualitatively, you are likely to have noticed the decreased amount of iron and magnesium build-up in your filters, and the dramatic decrease in hardness of your tap water. Gone from my countertops and dried dishes is the crusty yellowish residue of salt; even my children have noticed the increased sheen and softness of newly washed hair. Quantitatively, recent well water samples indicate hardness levels ranging from 24 to 29 grains per gallon, an emphatic reduction from pre-well rehabilitation hardness levels ranging from 88 grains per gallon to 91 grains per gallon.

The significant reduction of the hardness in the pumped water and the consistency of the hardness measurements since the conclusion of the construction work offer proof positive that the inflatable packer is stably situated and functioning properly to reduce infiltration of the poor quality water from the upper Glen Rose Aquifer into the desired water pumped from the lower Glen Rose Aquifer.

You may now modify or contact your softener service company to modify your softener settings to reflect the improved quality of our water supply. The modifications will reduce your softener’s salt consumption and increase the time between regeneration cycles, resulting in an operational cost savings for you.

Water Technologies is used by some of our residents and they have been apprised of the change in our water quality.

I-Pei Hodge
SRE-WSC President

WSC

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