Meeting Minutes of December 10, 1996
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Stanley Hollister, Mr. Ed Betts, Mrs. Sue Dilley, and Mr. Herbert Donow. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend.
The meeting opened with the review of the minutes from November 1996. Mr. Donow recommended further discussion be given to Item 6 related to the Fee to Cut Off Water Service at a future meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Donow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Betts, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Old business was the need to change attorneys due to unacceptable representation. Mr. Donow recommended and attorney of whom he was familiar. It was agreed that a new firm be contacted when the need arises.
Also discussed was the status of outstanding liens. Mr. Donow suggested that we adopt the approach of taking delinquent customer accounts to small claims court for recovery. A change of the ordinance may be considered in the future.
To follow up discussion from the previous board meeting, Mr. Betts made a motion to present Christmas Bonuses to current employees in the amount of $150.00, which was the same as last year. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dilley; with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
Mr. Betts informed the board members that due to health related problems, he must resign from his position as Trustee. Mr. Betts stated that he would remain available until a replacement can be appointed. Chairman Jumps expressed sorrow that Mr. Betts would be leaving; however, the board members understand his situation. Chairman Jumps also gave sincere thanks to Mr. Betts for his dedicated service to the Water District.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in December. Ms. Townsend informed the Board that additional funds would be required to meet expenses. Also due in December was the bond payment to GE Capital Corporation for which funds will be transferred from the Debt Service Account. A motion was then made by Mr. Betts to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report, transfer the sum of $3,000 from the Legal Refund account to Operation/Maintenance Account, and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Hollister, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The final budget, which was required to be submitted with payment to GE Capital, was briefly discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Betts to accept the new budget as presented, and seconded by Mrs. Dilley, with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion stood approved.
Ron Lada presented the Water Supply Operator Report; all tests were completed with no related problems. Also discussed problems related to new installation between New 51 and Old 51 just north of Presley Tours recently purchased by Pieter Schmidt. He explained the difficulty of an installation from any direction due to rough terrain surrounding the land. Also discussed was the regulation of temperature in the district office.
No changes or updates to the Ordinances being reviewed were discussed at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Betts for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned at 9:00pm