Meeting Minutes of April 9, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were: William Hardenbergh, Phoebe Cox, Vern Cornell, and Walter Brieschke. Absent were Douglas Mayer, James Simpson, and Richard Parrish. Employees present were Kim Forby and Mike Huskey.
The meeting minutes of the March 12, 1985, meeting were approved.
Hiring of the new Secretary/Treasurer: Becky Roberts and Brenda McArthy were interviewed individually by the board. A motion was made by Mr. Hardenbergh to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel hiring. Mr. Brieschke seconded. Roll call vote. Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. The board went into executive session. The board returned to open session at 7:43 pm. Miss Cox made a motion to hire Becky Roberts as the new secretary/treasurer at a pay scale of $320.00 for the first 6 months, $360.00 for the second 6 months, and $425.00 after one year. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Customer requests: None
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial Report was approved.
Payment of the bills: The bills were presented for payment in the amount to f$5,856.52. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay and Miss Cox seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motin passed.
The Water Supply Operator reported was submitted by Mr. Huskey.
South Highway Water District Rate Dispute: A letter was read from JT Blankenship supporting the fact that South Highway Water District’s filing for arbitration on the rate increase by filing for negotiation according to the contract, requesting that the rates can be raised or lowered.
Carbondale Water Rates: Carbondale is raising rates to industrial users 8.5%. The average Carbondale tap uses 8,000 at a cost of $22.39.
Resignation of Secretary/Treasurer: A motion was made by Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Mr. cornell to accept Mrs. Forby’s resignation and the terms states within – that she will train the new Secretary/Treasurer for 1 month and be available for 2 more months at $100.00 per month. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Phoebe Cox made a motion to accept the Conditions and Terms of Employment for the Secretary/Treasurer as written. Mr. Brieschke seconded. The motion was passed by all in favor voice vote.
Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Cornell seconded. All in favor voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.