Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2014
Chairman Joseph Burrow called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Joesph Burrow, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Robert Hughey, Jay Ross, and Jay Ruble. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen and Water Supply Operator Ron Lada. Trustee Robert Hughey arrived lates, but the meeting was short and had already adjourned.
Mr. Mike Twomey, Attorney with the Law Office of Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes, and Hoke was present.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 2014 regular meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Ruble to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Ross, and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
No visitor or customer requests were available for discussion at this time.
An email from the IRWA related to Senate Bill 3507, Connection Fee, was reviewed by the Board. As it did not pertain to new installation procedures of this District, no action was required.
No new business was presented; however, at this time, Vice Chairman Jacobini reported on his and Mr. Williamsen’s meeting with Mr. Jack Hendrix, who will be the new District accountant as of Mr. Robert Odum’s resignation. Vice Chairman Jacobini reported that the meeting went well.
Under the order of old business, there was no open topics for discussion.
Related to contract renegotiations with South Highway Water District, no new information was available for discussion.
Financial for April and May 2014 were reviewed. Brief discussion followed after which no action was taken.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for July 2014 was reviewed.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for July 2014 were presented by the District Secretary Karen Dunn in the absence of the Secretary/Treasurer. After discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Anderson to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report as presented and pay the bills. Seconded by Mr. Ross and (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report, prepared by Ron Lada with no discrepancies, was reviewed by Board Members. Brief discussion followed related to the current 7% water loss and new meter installation.
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 Mrs. Brewer to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Ruble and with a voice count of (5) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting adjourned.