Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010
Chairman Starling called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Starling, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Trustees Tammy Davis, Charles Travelstead and Jenny Anderson. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen.
Visitors in attendance were Mr. Robert Jacobini, prospective Board Member, and Mr. Armen Asaturian and Mr. Praveen Sunny with Asaturian Eaton and Associates.
Chairman Starling opened the meeting with a discussion related to the feasibility of connecting with the Carbondale Water District. Mr. Asaturian and Mr. Sunny began by explaining avenues to pursue for funding assistance such as low interest loans and grants available through organizations like the US Ag Farmers Home Administration. Also discussed was the need for an income survey and a feasibility study, also to prepare a map for planning purposes. Discussion continued related to the pros and cons of the project.
The meeting continued by reviewing the minutes of the October 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Davis and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Visitor Robert Jacobini was introduced to and welcomed by the Board as a prospective Board Member under current consideration by the Jackson County Board.
Under the order of communications, the annual contract from Corrpro for maintenance of the cathodic protection system was presented for approve, noting a $35.00 rate increase over the last year. A motion was made by Mrs. Davis to enter into the contract with Corrpro for 2011. Seconded by Ms. Anderson and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No old business was presented.
No new information was presented related to South Highway Water District.
Financials for September were presented for review had brief related discussion.
Edward Jones Investment Report for September was presented and reviewed. The Secretary/Treasurer Report and Accounts Payable Report were presented. Ms. Anderson made motion to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Davis and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator report was presented with no discrepancies. Further discussion related to the future connection to the Carbondale Water District resulted in a motion by Mrs. Davis to allow Asaturian Eaton and Associates to conduct a feasibility study no to exceed the cost of $6,000. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No additional public comments or questions.
There was no move for executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn. A voice count was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.