Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2000
Vice Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Vice Chairman Daniel Cook and Trustees Debbie Wheetley, Joseph Burrow, and James Keller. Also present were employees Karen Dunn and Ron Lada.
At this time, the Board agreed to table nomination and appointment of Trustees to the Chairman and Vice Chairman position until the next regularly scheduled meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Burrow to allow bills to be paid under the sole signature of the Vice Chairman in absence of the Chairman. The motion was seconded by Mr. Keller and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
There were no visitors present.
The meeting began with review of the minutes from the November 2000 Meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kelley adn with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Executed Cut Off Agreements were presented from customers of Meters #09500 and #69300 requesting disconnection of service and meter removal. Karen Dunn explained briefly to new Board Members the purpose of the cut off agreement. The agreements were then approved with the Vice Chairman signature.
The monthly financial report was discussed later in the meeting along with the budget. There were no other communications for the month.
First order of business discussed was the 2001 District Operating Budget. After last meeting, the proposed budget had been sent to Kemper CPA Group for review and recommendations. Karen Dunn relayed Mr. Schmidt’s suggested budget changes to the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to incorporate Mr. Schmidt’s recommendations and approve the proposed District Operating Budget for 2001. Seconded by Mr. Keller and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Next order of business was the Schedule of Regular Monthly Meetings for 2001. Motion was made by Mr. Keller to accept the schedule as presented. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
Next order of business was approval of the annual employee Christmas Bonuses. Employees were dismissed from the room, and discussion followed among the Trustees. A motion to present each employee with a $200.00 bonus was made by Mr. Burro and seconded by Mr. Keller. With 4 yes and 0 no votes, the bonuses were approved.
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 December. It was noted that a bond payment to GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation was due this month. Motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the Secretary Report and transfer $11,850.00 from Debt Service for the bond payment, and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada indicating no major problems or discrepancies. Mr. Burrow noted that the Church on Baptist Hill Road was experiencing incredibly low water pressure. Ron Lada to check into the situation.
There were no additional public comments or questions.
No ordinance were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, the motion was made by Mr. Burrow for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.