Meeting Minutes of June 11, 1996
Chairman Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Stanley Hollister, Mr. Ed Betts, Mrs. Donna Williams, Mr. Herbert Donow, and Mrs. Sue Dilley. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend.
First order of business was to review the minutes from May 1996. A motion was made by Mr. Betts and seconded by Mrs. Williams to accept the minutes as presented. With a roll call of 6 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Current Financials were reviewed by the Board Members. After some discussion on budget versus actual, it was noted that accounting expenses should be down to a minimum this year. Also reviewed was the statement of revenue/expenses provided by and for the South Highway Water District.
Customer requests for the months were presented beginning with a letter and plat map of Cool Springs Lake Subdivision. Discussion followed regarding the need to apply for County permit and abide by County and EPA rules and regulations. Concerns were expressed about supplying water for this size development with the existing 4″ line which runs under US Highway 51 South including hydrant requirements and problems which may occur for other users on the line. The Board recommends a return letter indicating the concerns and an invitation to discuss their proposal at the next board meeting.
Presented next was a letter from RE Hawkins related to the legal dispute between BPWD and SHWD over Section 23, Zion Road, and the possibility of tap installations to his 15 acres in that area. The Board recommended a letter be send to Mr. Hawkins indicating our standing on the legal dispute with an invitation to discuss his needs at the next board meeting.
No new business was presented at this time.
Old business opened with discussion on the two CDs which matured on June 7, 1996. Current CD rates were reviewed by the Board members, and it was agreed that Magna Bank continued to carry the best rate. A motion was seconded by Mrs. Dilley, and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, was approved.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in June. Also presented and discussed was the status of several customer accounts. A motion was then made by Mr. Ed Betts to accept the Secretary/Treasurer’s report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Donow and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Ron Lada presented the Water Supply Operator Report; all tests were completed and described problems resulting in one boil water order.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Betts for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm