Vice President, Thomas Bills called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 P.M., February 12, 2013. All Directors were present with the exception of President Richard Greenhill and Ray Mershawn. Also, Manager, Malcolm Tucker and one member were present.
Item 9: Public Comment
B. J. Nors spoke to the Board about problems he encountered on paying an outstanding water bill left by renters. The water bill has now been paid by Mr. Nors, but he requested the office give him the forwarding address left by the previous renters, but was not given the information and was upset. Johnnie Bankston told Mr. Nors the privacy act prohibited the office from giving out personal information. He continued, saying in 2009 his fence on Hwy 171 had been cut to repair a leak in a creek on his property, which he stated the leak had been reported numerous times. The water repair was completed, but his fence was never properly repaired and had not been repaired to this day. The Board told Mr. Nors they were sorry for the inconvenience, but it is the responsibility of the Corporation to repair the fence that had been cut. He was told, Manager Tucker would meet him at the site and arrangements would be made to make repairs.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the January 8. 2013, Regular Board Meeting. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read with one correction. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. After discussion, Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the Source and Application of Funds as presented. Charles Jones seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Well #7
Malcolm stated, we were a little ahead of schedule on the Well and the water looks clear and has no odor. The Well is pumping a good 217 or 220.
Item 5: Kenneth Allen-Contact When Water is Off
Mr. Allen was not present and no action was taken.
Item 6: Report on TRWA Conference
Thomas Bills discussed information covered at the TRWA Seminar and stated the manual covering all the topics discussed was in the office for review. He stated he enjoyed the conference and was glad he was given the opportunity to attend. The Board thanked him for attending and representing the Corporation.
Item 7: Landlord and Renters
Billing Landlords After discussion, John Milburn made a motion to draft a form (unless one already exists) for owners signature, notifying them of their responsibility for all unpaid water bills on rental property. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 8: Membership Changes
Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept No New Membership, 4 Transfers, No Sellbacks and No Revokes. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 10: Directors and Manager Comments
Malcolm discussed with the Board the refurbishing of the Freeman Well and Elevated Storage and stated it will have to be pushed back until September. TCEQ in April 2012 marked the beginning of compliance monitoring for Stage 2 of the Disinfection Byproducts Rule. Therefore, at the time the Freeman Elevated Storage is pulled down to be refurbished, we will have the opportunity to have the water flow routed to fill from the top of the tank, in order for water circulation to comply with the Stage 2 DBR.
Item 11: Executive Session
None
Item 12: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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