March 16, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those Present: Carroll Steele, David Lewis, Gary Jackson, Ron Repp and Edward Arthur.
Discussed terms of service on the reappoint by Mr. Ross, our township trustee.
Voted on approved all bills presented, including one from IDEM for $700.
These bills were approved upon motion by Ed Arthur and second by Ron Repp.
Discussed tap fee for Gary Rightnowar who wants to build a house approx. 600 ft from hwy. 62. Rick is to meet with him and discuss. This will be discussed later if he follows through.
Ron presented a new rate chart that David Lewis is to look through and this will be discussed at our next meeting.
David Lewis is to look into our customer Tim Clapp who filed bankruptcy several months ago under chapter 13. We have heard nothing on this account from the court.
Discussed some repairs-shingles off roof, tree on fence, signs needs to be repainted, rock on road: C.T. is to try and get these items taken care of.
Meeting adjourned.
June 12, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, Ron Repp, Larry Edwards and David Baron with REMC, Edward Arthur, David Lewis, Gary Jackson, David Cain and Robert Schindler.
Meeting was held with David Barton and Larry Edwards from REMC. The furnish power to our main lift station on highway 62. They are in the process of updating their lines to this station. We will need 3 phase power at this station in the near future. They will run this line at a much reduced cost to us now from prior estimates. They will run line and we can hook on whenever we want. The proposed cost is $19,500. It will raise our minimum bill from $33.00 per month to $100 but as need increases costs will be less.
David Cain said approx. $9500.00 will need to be needed to convert to the 3 phase. This was discussed and upon motion by Ron Repp and second by Bob Schindler it passed to do this project. Upon motion by Bob Schindler and second by Gary Jackson we voted to allow our plant manager, Rick Wheeler, to begin getting cost estimates.
There being no further business, we adjourned.
July 3, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, David Lewis, Ron Repp, and Gary Jackson.
Discussed Four Quarters Inc. who are tearing down a house for more parking. They feel that if they cap off the sewer tap they should not have to pay the monthly minimum sewer bill. Steele explained that they were one of the original taps and FmHA will not allow us to cancel that fee. After another conversation with the owner Steele thinks he has made them understand the situation.
Had the second reading on our new ordinance regarding development of a subdivision.
Motion by Ron Repp and second by Gary Jackson, passed.
Discussed the Water Company. Pam Wiggam, a former employee apparently embezzled several thousand dollars. In order to make up some of the lost funds she over charged some customers-which in turn caused the sewer district to over-charge some customers.
This is now in the hands of the prosecutor of Clark Co-not all details are available to us now. We will be meeting to discuss this at a later date.
Meeting adjourned.
October 2, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, Robert Schindler, David Lewis, Ron Repp, Edward Arthur and Gary Jackson.
Discussed a letter from Duke Energy, regarding the cost of putting 3 phase electric service to the Ohio Street station. Approx. Cost $16,000. This was discussed and was tabled for later discussion. We are in the process of updating this station.
REMC has almost completed getting 3 phase electric to the hwy. 62 station. We will discuss later as to when we want to connect to it.
Discussed delinquent accounts- Billy Dickey and Marian Baird did not accept letters mailed by David Lewis, Atty. Dave will proceed with the next step.
The Secretary/Treasurer is to read minutes of previous meeting and get a brief financial report for future meetings. This was on motion by Ed Arthur and second by Bob Schindler that we have regular monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 6:30. This passed.
Motion was made that any bill to be paid over $500 that the Secretary/Treasurer should call at least 2 other members to pass on this motion by Bob Schindler and second by Ed Arthur. This passed.
Motion and discussion on putting President on the checking account in case treasurer was not around or otherwise incapacitated. Motion by Bob Schindler and second by Gary Jackson. Passed.
November 13, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Robert Schindler, Rick Wheeler and Gary Jackson.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved upon motion by Ed Arthur and second by Bob Schindler.
Bills were read and discussed including a $70.00 bill from Rick Wheeler for a seminar that he attended regarding sewer plants. All bills were approved upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur.
Finances were discussed. CT handed out a list of certificates of deposit and thir balances, also checking account and debt retirement fund.
Gary Jackson passed out balance sheets and they were discussed.
Past due accounts were discussed, ones we have already sent David Lewis and also ones that we are preparing to send.
Rick Wheeler discussed the Ohio Street plant and some problems we have been having. Also discussed problems with services of David Cain. We are in the process of looking for a new electrician.
There being no other business, the meeting was then adjourned.
December 11, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Ron Repp, Robert Schindler, Rick Wheeler, Edward Arthur and Gary Jackson.
All bills read and approved upon motion by Bob Schindler and second by Gary Jackson.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ron Repp.
Finances were discussed and C.T. Steele gave a report on transfer of funds from checking to debt reserve account in the amount of $20,000.
It was also discussed that possibly we should consider paying down on our debt to Farmers Home as some or our cd’s come due. This will be discussed later as the cd’s come due.
Gary Jackson passed out balance sheets and they were discussed.
It was discussed asking Greg Wiggam and Earl Kemp, Water Company employees, if they would be interested in serving as back-up for Rick Wheeler when he is not available. Rick is to see them.
Upon motion by Bob Schindler and second by Ed Arthur, the board decided to raise our meeting fees from $20 to $50. This is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006. This appears to be an average for boards of water and sewer distracts according to the latest survey that we have.
There being no further business we adjourned upon motion by Bob Schindler and second by C.T. Steele.