The board approved the first reading of a new grease ordinance requiring food service establishments to maintain grease removal equipment, with a public hearing set for November 17th. Significant water supply progress was reported with 3,528 acre-feet of additional water made available through expansion projects and emergency agreements. The Cypress Knolls housing development is being pushed to nearly double from 700+ to potentially 1,500-2,000 units, which will require additional water...
The board approved budget amendments for a new monitoring wells project that has received positive community feedback and will begin installation this week. The district reported strong fiscal year performance with $43 million in revenue versus $37.9 million in expenses, generating a $5.1 million surplus for operating reserves. An ordinance strengthening enforcement against restaurants that improperly dispose of grease into the sewer system was reviewed but tabled for additional legal review.
The district welcomed a new Customer Service Supervisor who has already improved staff morale and customer service operations. Major infrastructure progress continued with 13 active construction projects adding over 2 miles of water main and 1.5 miles of sewer main, plus 300 new service connections. The board received financial recognition for excellence in reporting and approved significant budget amendments including a $5.4 million rollover for tank project completion.
