Meeting Minutes of May 14,1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were William Hardenbergh, Douglas Mayer, Phoebe Cox, Vern Cornell, Richard Parrish, and Walter Brieschke. Jim Simpson was absent. Employees present were Becky Roberts and Mike Huskey.
The minutes of the April 9,1985 meeting were approved.
Customer requests: Robert Cox questioned the $88.00 labor cost from the Water Supply Operator on his new tap #216A. The board discussed the matter in great detail. The cost and time to put this tap in was much greater than most taps put in due to complications. Therefore, a motion was made by Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Mr. Parrish that Mr. Cox is not charged for the $88.00 labor for the Water Supply Operator as a result of the misunderstanding in this case. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed. A written confirmation is to be sent to Mr. Cox stating that the $88.00 will be credited to his account. Larry Haase sent a letter wanting tap #194 closed due to the house burning and to make payments on tap #195 until paid off. IT was decided to grant a 30 day grace period on #195 and after that, Mr. Haase is to send in 2 payment alternatives for the board to decide upon.
Mr. Simpson has resigned from his position on the board. There is now one vacancy on the board.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial report was approved.
Payment of the Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $7,342.30. The bill from SHWD was voided bringing the total amount to $3,714.06. It was discussed that Mr. Huskey needs to be more specific on future billings. Mr. Parrish made a motion to pay and Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed. Mr. Cornell made a motion and Mr. Mayer seconded it for Becky Roberts to review SHWD bill to determine if there billing rate is what we wanted to pay and to consult with Mr. Brieschke for approval of payment. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried
The Water Supply Operator report was submitted by Mr. Huskey. Corp stop for tap #143 was turned off. There is to be more information submitted on this matter. ET Simonds damage a meter well near Makanda Bridge Construction. Mr. Cornell moved to bill ET Simonds for damaged materials and labor on damaged meter will on tap #76. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Miss Cox and Mr. Parrish’s terms on the board are to expire. They are to take necessary steps to become reinstated on the Board.
Water Loss of 28% is too high. Mr. Huskey is to continue to read Master Meter once a week.
1984 Audit: The audit was delivered and Mr. Parrish moved to take the audit home and discuss it next meeting.
MR. Brieschke made a motion to pay Multi Peril Liability Insurance from Cherry Insurance Company, policy # HR 0117174 for $369.00 which was to expire May 30, 1985. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes. Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Motion was made to keep the same officers. The motion was passed by an all in favor voice vote.
Mr. Cornell made a motion to adjourn seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. All in favor voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.