December 16, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the November 18, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Highway 62 Lift Station – still waiting on delivery of the Lifting Bail & Discharge Flange from Straeffer Pump.
Attorney Hutson gave the Board an update on past due accounts. Informed the Board that he would have yearly contracts prepared for the next meeting and publish the notice of the 2020 monthly meetings.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
November 18, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler.
Minutes from the October 15, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the board that the new spare pump for Highway 62 Lift Station has been delivered. Informed the board that the new pump still needs the Lifting Bail & Sealing Flange to be complete and ready to use, these two items are on order from Straeffer Pump. Approximate cost is $1200.
No discussion on past due bills.
Gary Jackson informed the board that the State Board of Accounts has completed their review of records from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018. Their review did not result in any comments, an official response is not necessary.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.
October 15, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the September 16, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the board that we are continuing to have issues at our Lift Stations with the Flushable Wipes plugging up our pumps. Requested the Board approve purchasing a spare standby pump for Highway 62 Lift Station. Austin Wiggam made a motion for the purchase of a spare pump, 2nd Gary Jackson.
Dave Hutson presented to the Board “RESOLUTION NO. 2019-RS-002”. This Resolution states that the Sewer District will reimburse the Washington Township Water Corp. up to $90.00 for each new water meter installed within the Sewer District Boundaries. Motion to approve this Resolution was made by CT Steele, 2nd Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
The Board asked that Attorney Hutson look into drafting a letter to send to customers that are past due on their accounts. Any accounts that are over $200.00 past due will receive a letter explaining that the Sewer District can request the Washington Township Water Corp. to shut off their water.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
September 16, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the August 19, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that after installing the new pump at the HWY 62 Lift Station it was discovered that there appears to be a crack in the 8” Ductile Iron Discharge Pipe. Met with Christiani Excavating to look into possible repair options.
Dave Hutson discussed with the board members the State Board of Accounts new requirement of “ INTERNAL CONTROL TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS, APPOINTEES AND EMPLOYEES”. Dave asked each board member to watch a video and sign a document that they have received training on this as required by Ind. Code 5-11-1-27(g)(2):
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
The board had a discussion about changing the date of the October meeting. It was agreed on that the next meeting will be on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
August 19, 2019 6:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the July 15, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that the new pump ordered for HWY 62 Lift Station has been installed.
Rick Wheeler informed the board of a request made by the Washington Township Water Corporation. The Water Company plans on replacing water meters in the town, they are asking that the Sewer District help with this cost for the homes in town that are on the sewer system. The monthly sewer bill is calculated using the monthly water readings. After a discussion it was agreed that the Sewer District will reimburse the Water Company up to $90 per new meter installed. Dave Hutson will prepare a resolution for the board to review and vote on during the September 16, 2019 board meeting.
Dave Hutson presented to the Board “RESOLUTION NO. 2019-RS-001.” This Resolution describes Uniform Internal Control Standards required by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (Indiana Code 5-11- 1-27). After a discussion on this all Board Members present signed this Resolution. Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved
July 15, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the June 20, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that the new pump ordered for HWY 62 Lift Station should be installed soon. Apex Electric has received it, will install as soon as they can.
Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts, only 1 at this time.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by CT Steele, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 pm was made by CT Steele, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
June 17, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the May 20, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that the new pump ordered for HWY 62 Lift Station has not arrived yet.
Dave Hutson informed the Board that the delinquent account on Highway 62 has paid. No other bad debts at this time.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.
May 20, 2019 5:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the April 15, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board of a problem at the HWY 62 Lift Station. Pump #1 has failed, repair costs were considered versus buying a new pump. Board agreed to go ahead and purchase a new pump.
Past due accounts were discussed. Dave Hutson informed the Board that there is a June 11 court appearance scheduled regarding a past due account.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
April 15, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the March 18, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that the Nabb Road Lift Station alarm transmitter had failed, TNT replaced unit with a 4G unit. Also informed the Board that the Plant Effluent Flow meter has failed, Gripp Inc. will be getting us a price on a new & used replacement.
Past due accounts were discussed. Dave Hutson informed the Board that there is a June 11 Court appearance scheduled regarding a past due account.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
March 18, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower, Austin Wiggam.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the February 18, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Dennis Bower, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Nothing major to report.
The Board discussed the appointment of Board Members. Dave Hutson had appointment letters for Washington Township Trustee Todd Webb to sign that appoints all current board members to a 2 year term. These appointments were effective as of January 1, 2019.
Past due accounts were discussed. No actions needed at this time.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.
Gary Jackson also reported that the Gateway reports have been completed and filed with the State Board of Accounts.
A discussion was held regarding having all future Sewer Board meetings at the Washington Township Water Corporation. It was agreed upon that all future meetings will take place at the Water Corporation office located at 108 Pierce St., New Washington, IN 47162. A notice of this change in location will be posted on the sign at the Sewer Plant, the Board attorney will also check and see if it will be required to post another add in the legal notice section of the Evening News and Tribune.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.
February 19, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Austin Wiggam, Gary Jackson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the January 15, 2018 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on plant operations. Still waiting on 2nd bid for Highway 62 Lift Station Control Panel
Past due accounts were discussed, no actions needed at this time.
Gary Jackson presented the monthly financial reports.
Motion to pay the bills made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 pm by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
January 21, 2019 6:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Austin Wiggam, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.
Minutes from the December 17, 2018 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.
Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. . Nothing major to report.
Dave Hutson presented to the board the 2019 contracts for Patsy Steele, Pat Jackson & Rick Wheeler. After the board discussed this matter Austin Wiggam made a motion for a 2% raise for these employees, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.
Past due accounts were discussed. No actions needed at this time.
Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements and the 2018 General Ledger.
A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.