President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2011. All Directors were present, with the exception of Linda Hasselstrom, James Flanery and John Milburn. Also, manager Malcolm Tucker was present.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the March 08, 2011 Regular Board Meeting. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. After discussion, Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept the Source as presented. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Simon Miller/Charles Villalabos-Reopen Account Closed By Simon Miller In 2008
Mr. Miller was asking to reopen his account, closed by his request in 2008 for no additional monies. Thomas Bills made a motion, Mr. Miller would be considered a new member and new member fees would apply. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Well #7
Nothing to report at this time.
Item 6: Well #6
Malcolm stated, the individual signing the contract for THI did not have the authority to do so. As soon as the proper signature is acquired, a meeting will be set-up with all the contractors and the Directors were encouraged to attend.
Item 7: Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Fees
Sandra Chilcutt made a motion effective June 30, 2011, the Corporation will implement a 25 cents per meter and per 1,000 gallons fee, as assessed by the Conservation District. The fee takes into consideration for water breaks the Corporation encounters. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous. Also, the May water bills will have a notice advising the members of the assessed fees by Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District.
Item 8: Public Comment
None
Item 9: Membership Changes
Thomas Bills made a motion to accept- 2 New Membership, 2 Transfers, No Sellbacks and 1 Revoke-Alvin and Jennifer Adler #1240 and to eliminate Brain and Nancy Padgett #1258 from the revoke list, due to foreclosure. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 10: Rate Increase
- Payroll
- Upgrades
Moved to Executive Session
Item 11: Directors and Manager Comments
Malcolm stated pay increases would be on the May agenda and he appreciated the increases from last year and would like a 2% increase for employees. Also, the health insurance will not increase this year which is a good thing. Thomas Bills handed out material on vested water rights, just for info. Ray Mershawn asked, if the 3 to 5 year budget was ready and would like to known the expectancy of the Corporation. Sandra Chilcutt asked how we could identify leaks quicker, due to the Prairielands Groundwater fees. Malcolm stated, with Pressure Sensors placed at major junctions and he would work up a cost estimate by the May meeting.
Item 12: TRWA Delegate
Thomas Bills asked what was the date of the conference. Malcolm stated, he made a mistake, the conference had already taken place.
Item 13: Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. After reconvening at 9:25 p.m., the Boards consensus was they would need to see the 3 to 5 year budget and more discussion would take place at that time, before a decision would be made.
Item 14: Executive Session
The Board adjourned to executive session at 8:15 p.m. Upon reconvening at 8:45 p.m. the Board made no decisions on any rate increases, due to much more thought and discussion needed on the budget.
Item 15: Adjourn
Ray Mershawn made a motion to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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