President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010. All Directors were present with the exception of Tim Rochelle. Also, Malcolm Tucker and 1 member were present.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the November 9, 2010 Regular Board Meeting. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Melanie Tillery-Returned Check Fees
Malcolm Tucker stated Ms. Tillery was charged a $55.00 returned check fee and felt it was unfair, due to her ex-husband closing their checking account. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion Ms. Tillery was responsible for the $55.00 return check fee. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: 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 and commented that was the first time he remembered the vehicle expense showing zero. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Move Water Lines and Meters on FM 309-Chris Rogers #268
Malcolm Tucker informed the Board the Corporation had spent thousands repairing our water lines, due to Chris Rogers plowing up the lines in the water easement on his property. He continued by stating, he recommended the Corporation lay two ¾” poly lines and move the two meters down to FM309, at a cost of $950.00 and this would eliminate the problem. Johnnie Bankston asked why Mr. Rogers had not been charged for hitting the Corporation lines and costing the Corporation thousands, as he stated. Malcolm said it would have been after the fight. Johnnie said that had always been the rule and we had told others they were responsible and it was wrong when he continued the same behavior. Also, the Corporation had to pay for getting into other utilities lines. Thomas Bills made a motion to lay the poly lines and move the meters to FM 309, but Mr. Rogers will sign a document stating he will be responsible for the lines behind the meters. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: Pass thru TCEQ Fees
Tabled until all fees are assessed.
Item 7: Lightening Strike at Office and Blanton Well
The damage caused by the strike has resulted in an insurance claim of approximately $23.000.00. Malcolm, stated everything was almost back to normal and the claim should be settled soon.
Item 8: Water Damaged Floors
The Board was very pleased with the new tile floors and the final cost was $600.00 less due to the Corporation tax exemption.
Item 9: Woodrow Well #7-Purchase of Property
Malcolm said, the closing papers have been sent for signing to Mr. Rainville’s step-mother and should be returned shortly to Martha McGregor. After papers are returned, President Richard Greenhill and Secretary/Treasurer, Johnnie Bankston will close on the one acre site for Well #7.
Item 10: Appoint Nomination and Credentials Committee
President Richard Greenhill asked Johnnie Bankston to handle this item. Johnnie stated the terms of Thomas Bills, Sandra Chilcutt and Tim Rochelle would be up at the Annual Meeting, April 2, 2011. She stated the Nominating Committee would consist of Linda Hasselstrom, Chairperson, John Milburn and James Flanery. The Credentials Committee would consist of Johnnie Bankston, Chairperson, Richard Greenhill and Jane Morgan. Johnnie said the committee reports would be due at the January 11, 2011 Regular Board Meeting.
Item 11: Well #6
GOOD NEWS !! Well #6 will be going out for Bids!!
Item 12: Public Comment
Ray Mershawn stated he would be honored to serve on the Board of Directors, if elected.
Item 13: Membership Changes
Thomas Bills made a motion to accept 1 New Membership, 2 Transfer, No Sellbacks and 1 Revoke-Mark & Michelle #368. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 14: Directors and Manager Comments
Thomas Bills commented he had seen a program on all the property T. Boone Pickens had purchased and he could run a pipeline and sell water to whomever he wished. John Milburn asked how much the Corporation charged for Fire Hydrants. Malcolm said, we did not sell Hydrants, but we did have flush valves and the fire department can hook on to them to fill their tankers. Sandra Chilcutt asked if their was a leak in the little creek on Hwy. 171 and on the other side of the highway. Malcolm said they had checked the water in the ditch but it showed no chlorine.
Item 15: Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive at 7:45 p.m. Upon reconvening at 7:55 p.m., President Richard Greenhill said Tim Rochelle had resigned his position on the Board due to work conflicts. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept his resignation. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to appoint Ray Mershawn to fill the vacancy. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 16: Adjourn
Thomas Bills made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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