Meeting Minutes of February 9, 1982
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Walter Brieschke.
Roll Call: Mr. Mayer – present; Mr. Jackson – present; Miss Cox – present; Mr. Hardenbergh- present; Mr. Brieschke – present. Mr. Simpson – absent. Employees present were Mr. Nannie and Mrs. Forby.
Minutes of January 19, 1982 meeting approved.
Customer complaints: Mr & Mrs. Larry Lott were present. Mr. Brieschke explained their right to privacy. They understood and waived the right. Mr. Lott had been billed $105.15 for 18,630 gallons of water and since his meter had been replaced he felt this charge should not be his. Mr. Nannie explained that the meter’s steel bottom broke and that in this type of meter the water lost runs through the meter first and then out. It was agreed that the meeting reading for the month of January would be estimated.
Mr. Brieschke requested that the following be entered into the minutes:
- 45% (97) of the customer increased their water use of 1980 (includes 9 “dead” taps converting to users)
- 37% (80) of the customers decreased their water use from 1980
- 17% (38) of the customers show no change in their water use from 1980.
Secretary/Treasurer report was submitted by Mrs. Forby and approved.
Financial report was submitted by Mrs. Forby and approved.
Presentation of bills: Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $4,170.52. Mr. Jackson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed,
Maintenance report submitted by Mr. Nannie.
Mr. Nannie voiced a complaint about his pay being docked for not being able to read meters due to the weather. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to revoke the motion make on September 8, 1981 to reduce Mr. Nannie’s salary by $70.00 when meters are estimated. The motion died for the lack of a second.
Mr. Jackson made a motion to pay Mr. Nannie the $40.00 deduction for January services. Second come from Mr. Hardenbegh. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Mr. Mayer that by the April Board meeting problems between BPWD and Mr. Nannie regarding conditions of employment be resolved. Seconded by Mr. Jaclson. All in favor voice vote.
Mr. Warren Hull addressed the board concerning services of his backhoe on a contract basis, for $30.00/hour. Mr. Brieschke explained that the water district cannot have a contract because of competitive bidding.
A motion was made by Mr. Mayer to purchase and install a mercury vapor light for the pump station at an estimated cost of $150.00 Seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Blue prints for the District are on order.
A cathodic protection contract proposal was submitted from Harco.
Trustee folders: Trustees who wish to obtain their folders may come by the office.
Alto Pass Water – nothing.
Grant application: The application was transferred to Mr. Steve Kessler at FmHA. Paul Simon submitted a letter encouraging approval of the grant.
Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Mayer. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.