President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2007. All Directors were present, along with Malcolm Tucker and 3 members.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the June 12, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the Source as presented. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Contract Meter Reader
Malcolm stated he would like to contract a Meter Reader for $800.00 monthly, no benefits and a vehicle would be supplied by the Corporation. He stated he had one applicant and would welcome others if the Directors knew of a person. Malcolm continued by saying this would free up the four field employees so more work could be accomplished. Richard Greenhill said the matter would be discussed in Executive Session.
Item 5: Debit Card
Richard Greenhill asked Johnnie Bankston to comment on a Debit Card. She stated Malcolm had mentioned in the June meeting the need for a Debit Card for purchases where the Corporation does not have an account, such as Wal-Mart. Johnnie said the matter would also be discussed in Executive Session.
Item 6: Shelly Green – Grant Writer
Malcolm Tucker and Richard Greenhill met with Shelly Green to discuss possibilities of grants. Mrs. Green stated no fees are required and she would only receive payment if a grant is secured for the Corporation. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to have Shelly Green meet with the Board at her convenience. Tim Rochelle seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 7: Public Comments
Tim Vines purchased a home on the system and addressed the Board on his understanding of the New Membership Fees. He was told the New Membership Fees reflect parity with existing members and are one time fees.
Item 8: Directors and Manager Comments
Tim Rochelle asked about the well upgrades. Malcolm said, Brune had started on Freeman and it should be completed by Friday. Tim said we should sell the used wire, because it would bring a good price. Malcolm said he would tell the Brune crew to leave the wire. John Milburn asked Malcolm to supply each Director a fiscal copy showing insurance coverage for the Board of Directors. Johnnie Bankston told the Directors they had a copy of the 2007 – 2008 Budget and to study the Budget very carefully. She stated the Budget Committee felt the water sales could not be achieved, but be ready to make recommendations. The Budget will be placed on the August agenda.
Item 9: Membership Changes
Tim Rochelle made a motion to accept 1 New Membership, 4 Transfers, No Sellbacks and No Revokes. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 10: Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.. After re-convening at 8:30 p.m., John Milburn made a motion to table Item 4: Contract Meter Reader. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to deny the request for a Debit card for the Corporation. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 11: Adjourn
Tim Rochelle made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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