President Bills called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., March 10, 2015. All Directors were present with the exception of John Milburn and Tim Rochelle. Also, Manager Malcolm Tucker was present.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the February 09, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Charles Jones seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. Charles Jones made a motion to accept the Source and Application of Funds as presented. Ray Mershawn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Membership Changes
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept 2-New Memberships, 2-Transfers, No Sellbacks and 1-Revoke-Joseph Glod, #1138. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Donald Sparks Account #757
Mr. Sparks addressed the Board on behalf of his Mother’s large water bills for December and January. He did not deny the bills were from a water leak on the customer side, but felt they should have been notified of the leak. The Board informed him the Corporation had no way of being aware of the leak, until the meter was read and at that time his mother was informed by the office. Since it was on the customer side, it would be the responsibility of the customer to pay the bills. They expressed their sympathy and stated a payment schedule could be set-up.
Item 6: New Meter Reading Machine
Malcolm told the Board some research had been done on a new meter reading machine that can detect problems with the meters, such as malfunctioning, leaks etc. The machine would consist of a lap top, radio and antenna at a cost of $6900.00. The Board tabled the item until the April Regular Board Meeting and a demonstration and questions can be addressed at that time.
Item 7: Purchase Generator for $650.00
Malcolm stated, we could purchase a generator for replacement parts, like the one we are installing at the Service Center for $650.00. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to purchase the generator for $650.00. Charles Jones seconded. Vote was 4 for, 1 opposed, 1 abstained, the vote carried.
Item 8: Public Comment
None
Item 9: Directors and Manager Comments
Ray Mershawn informed the Board the Osceola motor and VFD was burned up again. The meeting with all the parties took place and after discussion a European motor was installed and the VFD was set at too much of a variance for each phase resulting in a failure. We will go back with a Franklin motor and set the VFD within ½ amp variance for each of the 3 phases. Also, a grounding grid will surround the area. The expense of the motor, VFD and pulling of the well will not be at the Corporation’s expense. Johnnie Bankston reminded the Board of the April 4, 2015 Annual Meeting. Also, she asked Malcolm, if we paid a monthly maintenance on the website? He stated, no we did not.
Item 10: Executive Session
None
Item 11: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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