President, Richard Greenhill called the regular monthly board meeting of the Woodrow Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday January 10, 2006. All Directors were present, with the exception of Bill Coleman. Also in Attendance were employees Dave Tomlinson, Billie Lair, and Malcolm Tucker, along with 4 members.
Item 2: Approve Director
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to appoint Tim Rochelle to fill the vacancy of Jim Whitson until the next Annual Membership Meeting. George Thompson seconded and vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Membership Fee to Apply to Balance on Account Presented by Cathy Mercer (Moved Next on the Agenda)
Cathy Mercer presented a letter and gave a brief explanation of her situation. She was asking the Board, if her account balance could be subtracted from the $500.00 Membership Fee. President Richard Greenhill, stated we would not be able to make a subtraction from her membership fee.
Item 3: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the December 12, 2005 regular board meeting. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read and George Thompson seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Directors Source & Application of Funds
Darline Jean made a motion to accept the Source & Application of Funds as read. Jane Morgan seconded and Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: Update on Fruit Land Acres Project
Dave Tomlinson stated they had set the tap and found a buried valve only about a quarter of the way open. They repaired the valve and “opened” to full flow. He stated they would observe pressure and it would give the field operators extra time to catch up on water leaks.
Item 7: Committee Reports
The Nominating Committee Chairperson, Richard Greenhill, stated the committee nominated Johnnie Bankston and Jane Morgan to stand for re-election for a (3) year term, John Milburn will run to replace George Thompson for a (3) three year term and Tim Rochelle will run for the (2) two year unexpired term of Jim Whitson. Also, members Raymond Berry, Louis Scala, Milton Smith and Chuck Caraveo have signed up as candidates. Tim Rochelle made motion to accept the Nominating Committee’s report on nominating, Johnnie Bankston, Jane Morgan, John Milburn and Tim Rochelle. Linda Hasselstrom seconded and vote was unanimous.
The Credentials Committee Chairperson, Johnnie Bankston made the committee report as per attached committee minutes. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to follow procedures as set out in the committee minutes. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 8: Wells Fargo Proposed Changes in Bank Drafting
Malcolm Tucker explained problems they were having with members bank draft checks being returned because of the routing code being keyed wrong. RVS does have a Drafting Transmission Software Program at a one time cost of $350, which would be an option, but the Corporation would still incur transfer fees. A “Sweeps Program” using Corporation Funds; maintaining $150,000 daily balance in checking account, also taking major funds from a Saving Accounts to sweep out of the account nightly to gain Higher Yield interest, while not incurring any type of bank fees, could also be an option. The Board decided to continue as usual until more information could be obtained by President, Richard Greenhill and Secretary/Treasurer, Johnnie Bankston. Shawn Dunsmoore would be contacted at Wells Fargo.
Item 9: Public Comment
None
Item 10: Directors and Manager Comments
Sandra Chilcutt and Linda Hasselstrom welcomed appointed Director – Tim Rochelle. Dave Tomlinson notified the Board they found evidence someone had been stealing Corporation water and would be keeping a close watch. He also discussed a possible deposit for Renters and stated he would be attending a Cluster Training Class, January 16 – 17, that Paul Wiley was to attend. Also, he would be attending a Stage 2 Rules Class February 17, 2006 at a cost of $85.00.
Item 11: Membership Changes
George Thompson made a motion to accept New Memberships, Transfers and Sell Backs. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 12: Executive Session
None
Item 13: Adjourn
The Board adjurned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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