Meeting Minutes of April 8, 1997
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, Mrs. Donna Williams, Mr. Alan McCaslin and Mr. Herbert Donow. Also present was visitor Mr. Paul Schmidt of Kemper CPA Group and employee Karen Townsend.
The meeting opened with the review of the minutes from March 1997. A motion was made by Mr. Donow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. McCaslin, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Chairman Jumps then turned the floor to Mr. Paul Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt presented the 1996 Annual Audit Reports. He also showed expenses analysis comparisons of 1996 to FYE 1995. He presented his opinion of the financial statements and related discussion followed. Also discussed was repair and replacement needs, available funds, insurance premium adjustments, organization of future investments, etc. Chairman Jumps suggested meeting at a later date to discuss how to increase rates. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Hollister to accept the 1996 Annual Audit as presented by Mr. McCaslin, with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
Other communications discussed was the visit form the IRWA Circuit Rider in May prior to and at the board meeting to discuss 3-phase installation and other tower requirements.
Old business was discussed related to the current Meter Reader position opening and status of applicants and interveiws.
Prior to the Secretary/Treasurer Report, there was a brief discussion related to a meter installation fee increase from $500 to $750. This to be discussed further at a later date.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills to be paid in April. Motion was made by Mr. Donow to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills with an undetermined amount no to exceed $3,000 to be transferred mid-month from the Legal Refund Account to Operations/Maintenance. Seconded by Mrs. Williams, with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was reviewed in Ron Lada’s absence noting that all tests were completed with no related problems. Also discussed was the completed storage area and tool reimbursement.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time. Ideas for updates to be discussed between Chairman Jumps and Mr. Donow for presentation at a future meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Donow for adjustment. A voice vote was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting as adjourned at 9:00pm.