A resolution to continue currently existing water availability assessments at $30 per acre with a maximum of $1,200 per parcel was accepted.
A resolution commending retiring district mechanic Steve Gurney was unanimously approved. Whilst Gurney was sincerely thanked for his service and assured he would be sorely missed as he left “big shoes to fill,” incoming district mechanic Ryan was encouraged to “fill his own shoes.” Steve Gurney was presented with a plaque and cake was served after the meeting.
The Kennedy Jenks amendment to accept proposal for a Well 11B treatment evaluation for the removal of arsenic, fluoride and chrome-6 from the water pulled from that well was approved. This is naturally occurring Chrome-6 and whilst ways to remove excess fluoride and arsenic through treatment of well water have been established, the removal of excess chrome-6 is an ongoing learning process. The legal limit is 10 parts per billion, which can be likened to 10 drops in an Olympic swimming pool. The district has been given three years to comply.
The Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors decided not to form an ad hoc committee for a Joint City meeting with the City Council at this time. The District’s infrastructure is in very good shape and the Board does not foresee such accelerated City growth occurring in the future as to overburden this infrastructure.
