Introducing the Rainbow Water Rundown 

A new e-newsletter designed to give our team members a quick rundown of the most recent Board of Directors Meeting. 

Board of Directors Meeting

What Happened at the February Meeting

• Agricultural Meter Policy Update: Agricultural customers who consistently use less water than their current meter size allows can now request a downsizing without penalty. The District may install an AMI meter to monitor usage and ensure flows stay within limits, and flow restrictors may be used if those limits are exceeded. If water needs increase in the future, customers may upsize again without paying an additional capacity charge.
   
• New Engineering & IT Modular: Approved purchase of a modular building to replace the aging complex and create a dedicated workspace for Engineering and IT.
   
• ERP Replacement: Approved moving forward with budgeting to replace our aging financial, billing, and asset management systems to improve efficiency and customer service.
   
• Mid-Year Budget Update: Water sales and department spending are on target; capital budget adjusted to cover the Line NN repair.
   
• Mutual Aid with Rancho Water: Approved an agreement to share staff, equipment, and resources during emergencies.
   
• Water Availability Charge: The Board scheduled a hearing to adopt the annual property tax charge that supports fixed system costs.
   
•  Joint Financing Authority: Approved a partnership with Bonsall Unified School District to create a shared financing authority to help fund future infrastructure projects.
   
• Committee & Teleconferencing Update: Clarified attendance and remote participation rules for Board committees.
   
• Alternative Energy Exploration: Continuing to evaluate opportunities for power generation, grants, and operational savings; contract consideration expected in March.

 

Next Board Meeting: Tues, March 24 at 1:00 p.m.