President Richard Greenhill called the regular monthly board meeting of the Woodrow Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2006. All Directors were present, with the exception of Bill Coleman. Employees Dave Tomlinson, Billie Lair and Malcolm Tucker were present, along with 4 members.
Item 2: Westbury Water Meter
Mr. Westbury did not attend the meeting due to business obligations, per e-mail dated June 13, 2006 2:24 p.m.
Item 3: Internet Web Page by Lanore Dixon
Mrs. Dixon discussed with the Board the many benefits a Web Page she named WOWater.com would afford the Corporation. The estimated cost for the website the 1st year would be $676.00, 2nd year $10.00 and the 3rd year $176.00. The Website would have a free two month update period. After the two months a “Discounted” maintenance contract is offered for $360.00 per year for 9 hours per quarter or updates are available for $20.00 per hour without maintenance contract. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to establish a Web Page, for the estimated cost given for 3 years, with a maintenance contract to be discussed at a later date. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the May 9, 2006 regular board meeting. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept the minutes. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Directors Source and Application of Funds
David Tomlinson presented the Source. After a short discussion Tim Rochelle made a motion to accept. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: CCR Preparation
Dave Tomlinson stated it was cheaper to have Staples print and tri-fold CCR letters at a cost of $549.99. The letters were mailed June 8th, 2006 and notices placed in the Reporter and Lakelander to run in each publication twice a week for a month.
Item 7: Employee Blue Cross Health Plan Rate Adjustment
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to pay full time employees insurance benefit at 100 % and to be capped at $265.49. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 8: Replacement/Updated on Company Vehicles
Dave Tomlinson informed the Board the Vehicles would be delivered in 60 to 90 days. Also, we paid a fee of $100.00 to State of Texas Buy Board which was cheaper than the original Buy Board fee of $200.
Item 9: Cintas Buy-Out
Dave informed the Board he could not get a return call from Cintas. Johnnie Bankston made a motion to buy out the Cintas contract for less than $1046.52. Tim Rochelle seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 10: Discussion to Hire Gandolf Burrus
Richard Greenhill talked with Gandolf and was told he would write the application for a $250,000.00 Grant at a cost of $750.00 and hard copies and postage for an additional $1200.00 or $1300.00. Gandolf asked to be placed on the Commissioner’s Court Agenda, Monday June 26th, 2006 to ask Hill County for sponsorship. A Committee consisting of Johnnie Bankston, Richard Greenhill and John Milburn will attend the Commissioner’s Court June 26th, 2006 and will review the contract for hire with Gandolf. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to hire Mr. Burrus and Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 11: Public Comment
None
Item 12: Directors and Manager Comments
John Milburn asked about low pressure in the FM 1313 area. Dave said the air compressor for Jawbone was malfunctioning and he will be replacing several after discussing the appropriate size with the electrician. Jane Morgan asked Dave in the event of Asian flu are we prepared with adequate chlorine and he said we have a 60 day supply at all times. Dave addressed the Fruitland Acres project and said, Johnnie and Richard discussed with him hiring 2 labors and having a crew to work on the Fruitland project. Also, he told the Board he petitioned TECQ to make 3 wells one system and it will be known as Blanton 1-2-3. He also, asked the directors to think about a position for a Meter Tech and it will be placed on the July Agenda.
Item 13: Membership Changes
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept 3 New Memberships, 8 transfers and 5 sell backs. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 14: Executive Session
None
Item 15: Adjourn
The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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