Meeting Minutes of August 8, 1980
Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Buncombe Public Water District was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman W. Brieschke. At roll call the following members were present: Hastings, Mayer, Jackson, McCleland, Schauwecker, Simpson, and Brieschke.
Chairman and Trustees welcomed a newly appointed board member D. Mayer.
Minutes was corrected striking out the works, “seem to” on # 7. It should read, “After some discussion, the board agreed to the proposal.” Motion by Brieschke, seconded by McCleland that the words “seem to” be struck from the minutes. Vote: all members present at roll call voted yes. Motion carried.
Financial statement was approved.
Presentation of the bills: Motion by McCleland, seconded by Simpson that bills be paid as money becomes available. Roll call vote: all members present voted yes.
Customer protest: Owner of tap #41 presented his case. Board answered questions, clarified doubtful assumptions and reiterated with serious determination the need to follow rules and regulations governing the district in regards to the “dead taps” issue. Chairman wil consult with FHA authorities on the issue and discussion will be continued at the next regular board meeting. September. Tap 114A was settled after discussion. Motion by Hastings, seconded by McCleland that Scott McAndrews pay the installation fee of $20.00 and water service be initiated as soon as possible on tap 114A. Roll call vote: Members voting yes: McCleland, Hastings, Mayer, Simpson, and Brieschke, Jackson – abstained, Schauwecker – nay. Motion carried. Motion by Simpson, seconded by McCleland that the Board refer Mr. Orbie Morrison’s back water bills to a collection agency for collection of monies owed that Buncombe Public Water District. On roll call: Yes: McCleland, Hastings, Simpson, Mayer, Jackson, and Brieschke. Schauwecker – abstain. Motion carried.
Secretary’s report: Handouts and file. Cathodic protection work will begin 18 August 1980 and payment will be made when work is done.
Tap #187 was discussed. Motion by Simpson, seconded by Schauwecker that the Board charge a minimum of $50.00 plus water costs per month until bill is paid in full in reference to tap #187. Roll call vote all members present voted yeas.
Maintenance Report: file. Motion by Jackson, seconded by Hastings that John nannie be authorized to purchase the three tools he needs from Ford (Hendrix) Tool and Supply Co. Roll call vote: all members present voted yeas.
Negotiation Committee: Still talking with South Highway. Court date 28 August 1980 at 1:00 p.m. Ordinance Committee Tabled until next meeting.
Budget Committee appointed: Simpson, Schauwecker, and Mayer. Will have 1981 budget prepared by 30 November 1980.
Motion by Hastings, seconded by Jackson that meeting be adjourned. All members present voted yeas. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.