Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2007
Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Daniel Cook, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, Trustees Steve Williams, Mike Starling, Debbie Wheetley, Tammy Davis, and Jenny Jaros.
Visitors in attendance were Mr. Mike Williamsen, candidate for the Secretary/Treasurer position; customers Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shingleton, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Williams, Ms. Cecilia Rader, and Mr. Ron Naverson; non-customer guests Ms. Tammy Wieseman and Mr. Gregory Veach.
The meeting opened by Chairman Cook inviting visitors to present their business beginning with Danny Williams. Mr. Williams began by explaining his intentions to grade the bank on the east side of S. Poplar Camp Road which would require lowering the water main. Discussion followed related to the need for EPA approval, engineering specs, as well as the magnitude of work involved. The topic was tabled until next month’s meeting.
Danny Williams next questioned the Chairman related to a comment believed to have been made to his son, Steve Williams, at the May 2007 meeting of the Board. Mr. D. Williams indicated he had listened to the tape his son had recorded at that meeting and didn’t like what he heard. He also complained of Mr. Starling video recording the June 2007 meeting. Mr. D. Williams indicated he didn’t like the way his son was being treated. Mr. S. Williams made no comment. Discussion continued among the Board and visitors related to the situation. Chairman Cook indicated that a threatening comment has been made to him previously by Mr. D. Williams which could jeopardize the integrity of the Water District.
The meeting opened by reviewing the minutes of the June 2007 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the minutes. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
Financials for May 2006 were reviewed by members of the Board with no related discussion.
The next item of business on the agenda was the Secretary/Treasurer position opening. As Mr. Mike Williamsen was in attendance and accepted the responsibilities of the position, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to appoint Mr. Williamsen to the position of Secretary/Treasurer; seconded by Mrs. Jaros, and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No items of new business.
No South Highway Water District related business.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in July. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Davis to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice count was taken and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.