Meeting Minutes of September 10,1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Douglas Mayer, William Hardenbergh, Phoebe Cox, Richard Parrish, Fran Voss, Vern Cornell, and Walter Brieschke. Employees present were Becky Roberts and Mike Huskey.
The minutes of the August 13, 1985 meeting were approved with the following corrections. In paragraph 7 the minutes states that an illegal tap was found. They should read, A water theft was discovered on July 31, 1985 by Doug Mayer, Mike Huskey, and David Biggs at hydrant #24 at 3:00 am. In paragraph 9 the minutes stated that Jogn Womick was chosen to be our 3rd Arbitrator. That should read, Mr. John Womick was chosen to be the 3rd Arbitrator and alternates are Norma Miner, Barbara Woodcock, and Dianne Pieper. Miss Cox moved that the minutes be adopted as corrected. Motion passed.
Customer Requests: Barbara Brewer asked if it would be possible to move one of her taps to another location. It was discussed and agreed that the customer would be responsible for all moving expenses. It will be decided on at a later date. Mel Krekel never requested another date for paying his bill so there is no change in date of his paying for him.
Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial report was approved.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $6,420.41. Mr. Cornell made a motion to pay the bills with the exception of Asaturian & Eaton. To pay them $657.44 instead of $757.44 until the $100 difference is settled. Miss Cox seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, and Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
The Water Supply Operator report was submitted by Mr. Huskey. Mr. Browning from the Health Department is getting another sample from tap #56. He will report back to us as soon as he has the results. Mr. Brieschke requested the fire hydrants be numbered and put on blueprints.
A motion to include a statement on next months bills stating that a possible theft was discovered and was turned over to the States Attorney was made and Fran Voss seconded. Motion passed.
Master Meters were discussed wit no final decisions made.
Budget Committee: The budget was discussed. Mr. Brieschke made a motion to go into executive session for the discussion of salaries and meter reading, under IRS 102 section 42, paragraph 2A. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. The Board went into executive session at 8:15 pm. The Board returned to open session at 8:35 pm. No official actions were made.
Work order forms: A price of $44.95 was given to print up new work order forms, excluding cutting and padding. Mr. Mayer made a motion to pursue printing of work orders at $44.95 plus additional charges for cutting and padding. Mrs. Voss seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes. Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Cost of meter installation study: IT was agreed by all to take the study home and discuss at next meeting.
Audit for FY 1985: IT was agreed to send Mr. Don Morgan a letter asking for a proposal for audit services.
Savings Certificates: Depreciation (account # 7023-0003561) is at 10.85 percentage rate for 30 months, coming due in January 31, 1986. Reserve (account #7023-0006374) is at 11.375 percentage rate for 30 months, coming due February 18, 1987.
Miss Cox moved that we meet temporarily on the second Thursday of each month for the Board Meeting and that all proper notices be made to all concerned. Mrs. Voss seconded. All in favor voice vote. Motion passed.
Mr. Hardenbergh moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Brieschke seconded. All in favor voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.