January 10, 2005 8:00 a.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Ronald Repp and David Cain.
This was a called meeting. The purpose to consult with David Cain of Cain Electric. We are again having electrical problems at the main lift station. He has given us option of repairing or replacing the circuit system. The cost of repairing is approx. $5,800 or a new 21st century system for approx. $3,800. Upon motion by Ron Repp and second by Ed Arthur, we will order a new upgraded system.
Meeting adjourned.
January 10, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Rick Wheeler, Gary Jackson, Ron Repp and Kevin Wiggam.
Kevin Wiggam of Wiggam Lumber came asking for us to allow him to put an open lumber storage building over an easement we have that has a dead end line. There was much discussion, some board members want to actually visit the site before a decision is made. This was tabled and decision made later.
Firehouse Pizza has been having trouble with their drain system and it has been discovered that they do not have a grease trap. We have asked that they install one. We will follow up later.
The roto-phase at our main lift station was discussed per our meeting the morning of 01/10/05.
It was decided to ask David Lewis, Atty, to draft a letter to REMC asking that they move their pole and entrance closer to our lift station as we feel this has been causing our power problems.
February 7, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Ronald Repp, Rick Wheeler, David Lewis, Gary Jackson and Greg Furnish.
Since we have not yet filed for a rate increase, it was discussed that perhaps we needed to reconsider our tap fee. In our best interests and based on what other sewer districts are charging, we decided to increase the tap fee to $2,000. With the exception of David Reynolds project, which we agreed for him to pay $1,000, but he does all the work on his taps.
Greg Furnish, builder, came informing us that he was filing for a 6 month extension with the county on his project on Taflinger Road. This means that he will not be needing our services for probably several years. He may put 2-3 homes in a few months but he will have to pay all construction costs to get our line, but we would not have to update for several years.
David Lewis, Atty, will write a letter regarding this for furnish.
Ron Repp has talked with Teresa Brading regarding a “planning grant” to help our system in financing the planning of future growth for our system. $50,000. From the Department of Commerce. After discussing and upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by C.T. Steele, it passed.
Discussed the account of Tim Clapp who has just filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy in regard to future billing. David Lewis is to write a letter.
June 13, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, David Lewis, Rick Wheeler, Gary Jackson and Edward Arthur.
Discussed the broken manhole cover etc. on hwy. 62. This was broken by the state of IN. highway department people with a brush hog. As soon as we know the cost we will file with the state of IN to recover.
Ask David Lewis, Atty, to compose letter to Kevin Wiggam giving permission to put an open lumber shed over a sewer line that dead ends on his property.
Gary Jackson, who is also on the water board, asked if our board would help in paying for some replacement water meters that are outdated and really not registering properly. It would be to our benefit because revenue would increase on that sewer bill due to a more accurate water usage reading. This was agreed to by the board.
This board directed David Lewis, Atty, to proceed with our rate increase as has been discussed several times. This must be completed.
September 26, 2005
Those present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, David Lewis, Ronald Repp, Gary Jackson, Dennis Bower and Edward Arthur.
Dennis Bower came to discuss his bill. He had put sod on his yard and used 61.3 thousand gallons of water and felt that he should not have to pay sewage charges on the entire amount since most of it did not go into the sewer system. Our ordinance allows us to adjust for pool fill or water leak. However, we agreed to make an exception for Mr. Bower. We will adjust by averaging the previous 3 months that he had lived in the house.
David Lewis, Atty, finally brought the agreement to allow Wiggam Lumber to build over a dead end line. This had been approved several months ago. This will finalize.
Voted to reimburse Rick Wheeler $50 for help he needed to replace broken sanitary base on manhole damaged by state of IN when mowing over it. Motion by Gary Jackson, second by Ed Arthur. Passed.
Discussed the need to paint fence around lift stations and our building. C.T. Steele is to take care of getting this done. Motion by Ron Repp and second by Gary Jackson. Passed.
David Lewis, Atty, now has papers ready to advertise for a rate increase that we have been planning and discussing for several years. We will advertise to have a hearing the 4th Monday in Oct. (Oct 24, 2005) at 6:30 at the sewer building.
Meeting adjourned.
October 24, 2005 6;30 PM
Hearing on proposed rate increase
Those present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Gary Jackson, Ronald Repp and David Lewis.
This meeting was held for the purpose of a hearing on our proposed rate increase. (see attached)
There was no one in attendance from the public therefore no-one opposed this rate increase. Therefore the board passed the ordinance no 1-2005 upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur, motion passed.
There was also a discussion regarding customer Tim Clapp, who filed for bankruptcy several months ago, for which we have received no payment. Also he has not paid anything since filing bankruptcy on his current usage. Our attorney David Lewis was to look in to this.
No further business-meeting adjourned.
December 6, 2005 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Ronald Repp, David Lewis, Gary Jackson, Rick Wheeler.
David Lewis sent letters to Ronald Ross, Township Trustee, who appoints the members of the board, to reappoint Ron Repp, Gary Jackson, Ed Arthur, and C.T. Steele, and appointed a new board member, Robert Schindler.
We discussed the account of Tim Clapp, who filed bankruptcy, and had never paid anything even since filing.
C.T. Steele contacted the health dept. and advised that we were considering cutting off sewer lines to the Clapp house. He was advised that we can do this and that he would write them a letter telling them that if we did this the health dept. will condemn the property. This did wake these people up and are wanting to make arrangements to pay.
David Lewis, Atty, is to write up a contract to cover this.
Discussed with Rick Wheeler the importance for him to check the grease traps at the school, Hoopsters and Firehouse Pizza. We are getting an excess amount of grease in our lift stations and it is causing problems.
C.T. Steele to contact Ronnie Dickey regarding the key to the pump house at the County Garage so he can check.
Voted to give raised to employees of 10%
Pat Steele to $330.00 motion by Ron Repp and second by Gary Jackson, passed (C.T. Steele abstaining) Pat Jackson to $330.00 motion by Ron Repp and second by C.T. Steele, passed (Gary Jackson abstaining). Rick Wheeler to $990.00 motion by Ron Repp and second by C.T. Steele, passed