Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2017
Chairman Robert Hughey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were; Chairman Robert Hughey, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Treasurer Mike Williamsen, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Pat Brierton, and Joseph Burrow.
The professional in attendance was Mr. Mike Twomey. Visitors in attendance were Mrs. Lucille Burrow and Mr. Greg Dunn, District Customers.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the November 14, 2017, regular meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Anderson to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
A visitor request for disconnection of water service via a Cut Off Agreement was presented for discussion. Due to special circumstances, the Board was in agreement to waive the fees for this customer.
Related to District communications, the November Minutes and December Meeting Agenda for the Greater Egypt Planning Commission were presented for review. Brief discussion followed with no action taken.
The 2018 Budget was presented by the Treasurer for review and approval. A motion was made by Ms. Brierton to approve the meeting schedule was presented; seconded by Mr. Burrow and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the 2018 Budget was approved.
Next on the agenda was discussion related to Employee Christmas Bonuses. The employees were dismissed outside during the closed discussion and the tape recorder was disengaged. After the employees were called upon to re-enter the meeting, there was no further discussion and the meeting continued to the next item on the agenda.
No information related to a proposed water main replacement on Post Office Hill was available for discussion, as the topic has been tabled to February 2018.
Next, a memorandum from Mr. Josh Ditto, Tech Guy Consulting, was reviewed by Mr. Williamsen related to internet antenna, IT services, and Website. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to move forward with all proposals with Tech Guy Consulting on an “as needed” basis, including the antenna installation on the water tower. Seconded by Ms. Brierton and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
No information related to Carbondale Water District was presented.
Financial for October 2017 were presented and reviewed with brief discussion.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for December 2017 were presented by the District Secretary. After related discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to transfer funds from the Repairs/Improvements Account to the Operation/Maintenance Account to fund the additional expenditures as discussed and to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator’s Report was presented by the Water Supply Operator with no discrepancies. Discussion followed related to the status of new meter installations. Chairman Hughey recommend Board intervention to expedite the remaining installations and repairs.
No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Burrow to adjourn; seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting closed.