Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2000

Vice Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Vice Chairman Daniel Cook, and Trustees Debbie Wheetley, Mike Starling, Joseph Burrow, and James Keller. Also present were employees Karen Dunn and Ron Lada.

There were no visitors present.

The meeting began with review of the minutes from the October 2000 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.

There were no visitor or customer requests presented at this time.

A letter from Richard Jumps related to his resignation from this Water Board was brought to the attention of the Trustees. It was decided that appointment of a new Chairman and or Vice Chairman be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Also presented was a thank you card from the family of the late Mr. Maurice “Ed” Betts for the condolence card and flowers sent from the Buncombe Public Water District.

First order of new business discussed was the 2000 District Operating Budget. Karen Dunn reviewed and explained each line item and made recommendation of a rate adjustment to increase review in support of budgeted expenses. After discussion, it was agreed by the Trustees to table the approval of the 2000 Budget until the December meeting. The rate increase as explained and proposed by the Secretary, and also recommended by the Accountant, was reviewed. A motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept and implement the rate increase as proposed beginning with the December/January 2001 billing period. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.

No old business was brought forward at this time.

There was no South Highway Water District business to report.

The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in November. It was noted that the cost to the Village to tar and chip the gravel drive on District Property at $200.00 should be funded by the Reserve Account. Motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the Secretary Report, transfer $200 from Reserve to Operations/Maintenance for the drive, and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.

The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada indicating no major problems or discrepancies.

There were no additional public comments or questions.

No ordinances were reviewed at this time.

There being no further business, the motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley for adjournment. Seconded by Mr. Starling and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.