President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008. All Directors were present, with the exception of Darline Jean and Tim Rochelle. Employee Malcolm Tucker and one member were also present.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the June 10, 2008 and July 8, 2008 Regular Board Meeting, as well as the July 15, 2008 Special Board Meeting. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept all three minutes as read. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source. After discussion on several items, Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the Source as presented. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Approve Budget
Item 6: Rate Increase
Both items were discussed together and Johnnie Bankston opened the discussion as Chairperson of the Budget Committee. She stated the Committee consisting of herself, Jane Morgan and Thomas Bills met, along with Richard Greenhill and Malcolm Tucker to go over the 2008/2009 Budget. Malcolm had increased the Budget primarily 10 % with the exception of Employee Benefits being increased 13%. Johnnie stated several items were decreased and the 13% in Employee Benefits would be closely evaluated in May 2009. The Committee told the Board they approved the Budget with the changes discussed. Also, the Budget was compiled with $3.00 added to the minimum monthly water bill. The Committee also recommended the $3.00 increase be added to the Well #6 account and not the general fund. An additional $4.50 will also be implemented at the time USDA funding becomes available for Well #6. Malcolm Tucker will compile a rate notification for membership. Thomas Bills made a motion to approve the 2008/2009 Budget. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous. Also, Thomas Bills made a motion to increase the minimum monthly water bill $3.00 effective November 1st and a $4.50 increase to the minimum monthly water bill when USDA funding becomes available. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Hire Auditor
Johnnie Bankston made a motion to hire Evelyn Pareya to prepare the Corporation’s 2007/2008 audit. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 7: Woodrow Well Repairs
Malcolm stated the Woodrow Well repair was successful and it was pumping 300 GPM’s. That was the good news, but the well has an Iron Bacterial Infection. The infection is not harmful to the water but it looks and tastes bad. Malcolm is researching possible remedies and the Board advised him to check with AIA Insurance for possible coverage. Also, he stated the storage tank needs to be refurbished and is acquiring bids. Johnnie stated it would be placed on the September agenda.
Item 8: Public Comment
Malcolm advised the Board of an email from Dan Cathey making comment the Woodrow Well has bad tasting water.
Item 9: Directors and Manager Comments
Malcolm showed the Board the new mechanical meter reader and discussed in years to come the effectiveness and the time saved when all meters have been changed.
Item 10: Membership Changes
Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept 4 new memberships, 4 transfers, no revokes and no sell backs. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 11: Executive Session
None
Item 12: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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