July Updates
The month of July was hot and dry with temperatures
mostly in the 90’s, however we had a few days that cooled us off with
temperatures in the 70’s. Those cooler days provided us with precipitation in
the form of rain. According to the Penrose Ag Met sensor, a total of 1.5 inches
fell in Penrose.
The ditch riders have been very busy delivering the
second irrigation to most of the shareholders. The balance of shareholders
waiting for their second irrigation should be completed by next week. With dry
temperatures and the creek flow dropping down, the lake is presently at 80 ft.
Upon completion of the second irrigations, an evaluation will be made regarding
starting a third irrigation. Based on current scheduling, third irrigations may
begin around the middle of August.
A reminder to those shareholders with assessment balances.
Assessment balances are due by 8/1/14. Any remaining balances are subject to
interest charges beginning September 1st. Interest is calculated
annually at 18% and applied monthly to balance. Any shareholder with an
outstanding balance will not be eligible to receive irrigation water until
balance is paid in full.
In addition, many shareholders were not familiar with the
ability to pay assessments in two parts. Those who typically paid assessments
in full by April 1st and took advantage of this did not realize that
a $10.00 surcharge fee is added to the balance. This practice has been in
effect for over thirty years and is based on the same principles as insurance
premiums paid either monthly or bi-annually, a fee is assessed for the convenience
of not paying the total annual amount in full. Statements sent in March did not
mention the $10.00 fee associated with paying half amounts by April 1st
and balance by August 1st. As
this practice has been in place for 30 years, I was unaware that shareholders
did not know this and with limited space on the post card statements, it was
not printed out. This fee pays for the additional work involved in processing
payments twice rather than once. Extra costs include additional postcards,
postage and additional deposits to the bank in Canon. Annual shareholder letter
next year will outline this practice regarding the ability to make payments
twice in half. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Tom Sanders; Beaver Park Water’s Superintendent last day
of work will be 7/31/14. We are actively seeking a replacement for the
position. Resumes’ will be accepted through 8/15/14. The Board of Directors
will be interviewing qualified candidates and hopefully BPWI will have a newly
appointed superintendent in place at the beginning of September. Those
interested in applying, please send resume to ddaniels@beaverparkwater.net.
Thank you.
