Minutes of January 9, 1996

Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jump, Vice Chairman Stanley Hollister, Mr. Ed Betts, Mrs. Donna Williams, Mrs. Sue Dilley, and Mr. Herbert Donow. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend, and visitor Mr. Richard McGill from Egyptian Electric.

The first order of business was to review the minutes from December for corrections. A motion was made by Mr. Betts and seconded by Mr. Hollister to accept the minutes as presented. With a roll call of 6 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes stand approved.

Chairman Jumps turned the meeting over to the visitor who introduced himself as the Manager of Engineering at Egyptian Electric Cooperative. His presence at the board meeting was related to written request by the BPWD for 3-Phase service at the pump station on Springer Ridge Road. After looking a the site, calculating footage, etc., Mr. McGill presented an estimate to the Board. Discussion followed related to the voltage requirements and existing conditions. Anticipate no additional increase in the load; just replacement of existing phase converters. Also discussed were rates based on usage history; do not anticipate much change in that area. After in-depth discussion with no questions remaining, the members of the board thanked Mr. McGill for his attendance.

Statement of Economic Interest forms were distributed to the Board Members for completion.

Chairman Jumps continued with new business by presenting the agreement from the Kemper CPA Group for continued service is 1996. Mr. Betts motioned that the BPWD higher the Kemper CPA Group for accounting services at the fees quoted in the letter for 1996. The motion was seconded by Mr. Donow, and with 6 yes votes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.

Current Financials were reviewed by the Board Members.

The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in December. After being reviewed by the Board Members, a motion was made by Mr. Betts to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dilley and a roll call was taken. With 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion to accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills were approved.

Ron Lada presented the Water Supply Operator Report with no major problems or discrepancies.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Mrs. Dilley for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.