President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2006. All Directors were present, with the exception of Bill Coleman, John Milburn and Tim Rochelle. Employees Dave Tomlinson, Billie Lair and Malcolm Tucker were present, along with 4 members.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the July 18, 2006, Regular Board Meeting. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous. The minutes were read from the July 18, 2006 Public Hearing, Availability of Environmental Assessment. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Darline Jean seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
David Tomlinson presented the Source. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept as presented. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Credit Card/Debit Card Member Payment
Malcolm Tucker gave the Directors a view of the Corporation Web page that can be accessed by www.wowater.com. He informed the Board another Bank Account for Electronic transfers should be opened by Richard Greenhill and Johnnie Bankston as a safety precaution. A $3.50 fee was discussed for electronic transfers. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to open an appropriate Bank Account for Electronic transfers and a fee of $3.50 would be charged for this service. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: 2006/2007 Budget
After reviewing and discussing the proposed 2006/2007 Budget, Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept. Darline Jean seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: Blanton/Woodrow Registering Meter Replacement
Dave Tomlinson stated the registering meters for the wells needed replacing and he would like to begin with Blanton and Woodrow at a cost of approximately $1.400. Johnnie Bankston made a motion to replace the registering meter for Blanton and Woodrow. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 7: Replace 8 inch Pipe on HCR 1439
Dave Tomlinson stated the Corporation received 1 Bid for the HCR 1439 project. The item was tabled until 2 additional bids could be obtained.
Item 8: General Manager 1 Year Review
Richard Greenhill stated the Directors discussed Dave Tomlinson exceptional performance in executive session the previous month. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to increase Dave’s Yearly Salary to $45,000. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 9: Public Comments
Mr. Knapps stated he felt the Corporation was doing a fair job but needed improvement. He said during the meeting Dave answered some of his concerns about water and low pressure in the Woodrow area. He also stated he called the 800 and cell phone numbers Friday (after hours), Saturday and Sunday, but was not given a call back. Mr. Knapp’s said it is very frustrating and is unacceptable and needs a prompt solution.
Item 10: Directors and Manager Comments
Johnnie Bankston asked Dave for an update on USDA. He stated he hand delivered the Public Hearing minutes, but Terri Blevins was unavailable. Dave Tomlinson stated former manager Ovie Miller allowed the Turners, located on HCR 1212 to pay-out a water meter, while not explaining the Corporation does not reserve meters. After the Turner’s completed payments, a new hydraulic analysis was done showing a new meter cannot be added. A road Bore for $1100.00 could be a possibility, but the Turners have asked if the Corporation would pay half the cost. Sandra Chilcutt asked if the Board voted to do a pay-out on the water meter and she was told the Board had no knowledge of the situation. The Board told Dave we treated everyone the same and the cost of the Road Bore could not be halved between the Corporation and the Turners. Also, the office staff requested: Members with severe medical problems be allowed to waive the minimum bill for three months. They were also told this could not be done.
Item 11: Membership Changes
Jane Morgan made a motion to accept: 1 New membership and 4 Transfers. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 12: Executive Session
The Board adjourned for Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. Upon reconvening at 8:30 p.m., Dave Tomlinson said he would contact Grandolf Burrus to meet with the Board.
Item 13: Adjourn
The Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
WOWSC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
To file a complaint of discrimination write:
USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, S.W., Washington,D.C. 20250-941-, or call (800)795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).