President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011. All Directors were present with the exception of Linda Hasselstrom and James Flanery. Also, manager Malcolm Tucker was present.
Item 10: Security Cameras
Security Cameras were moved next on the agenda. A presentation from Virtual Surveillance was given to the Board and after much discussion and many Q & A’s, we asked for a surveillance quote that would better suit our needs. The item will be placed on the September agenda.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the July 12, 2011 Regular Board Meeting. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the minutes as read, with the exception of correcting the spelling to read Mershawn. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the Source as presented. Ray Mershawn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Whitney Underground Utilities – Additional Cost Over Original Bid
Johnnie Bankston made a motion the additional cost over the original bid for Well #6, would not be paid by the Corporation. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: James Holcomb – Baler Repair
The Board stated more info was needed, as well as pictures, before any decision would be made for the Corporation to pay a repair bill on the baler.
Item 6: Well #6
Malcolm stated the progress of Well #6 is going at a surprising rate of speed.
Item 7: Well #7 Financing
Johnnie Bankston stated, she and Richard visited Tony Marley with Citizen National Bank on financing for Well #7. He stated, if USDA required a lot of paper work, they would not be interested in loaning the Corporation the money needed, even if USDA would back the loan up to 90%. Mr. Marley stated, they would kick it around the next day and would give her a call. She stated, it was probably a dead end and we should start the application with USDA and the Board agreed.
Item 8: Employee Issues
Moved to Executive Session
Item 9: TCEQ Drought Contingency
The Board stated since the biggest problem for the Corporation seemed to be the weekends, Phase 2 should be implemented, with outside watering prohibited, Friday thru Sunday, with the exception of livestock. Also, continue with Monday thru Thursday outdoor watering between the hours of 5 a.m.thru 10 a.m. The notice will appear in the Reporter and the Lakelander and be announced on the local radio station.
Item 11: Membership Changes
Thomas Bills made a motion to accept 1 New Membership, 4 Transfers, No Sellbacks and No Revokes. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 12: Public Comment
None
Item 13: Directors and Manager Comments
Johnnie Bankston asked Malcolm, if we had sold the copper from the Woodrow Well. He said no, they were too busy.
Item 14: Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. Upon reconvening at 9:25 p.m., Ray Mershawn made a motion to raise Rodney Votaw to $15.00 an hour and Eric Haffner would be raised to $12.20 an hour, for the good work they do in the field. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 15: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
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).