President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday November 10, 2009. All Directors were present with the exception of John Milburn and Tim Rochelle. Also, employee Malcolm Tucker and 1 member were present.
Item 7: Todd Nelson
Mr. Nelson was moved next on the agenda. Malcolm introduced Mr. Nelson to the Board, stating he was a new member and had his water cut-off due to non-payment from previous owner. Mr. Nelson said he had purchased the property from the Brewers and he came into the office to transfer the membership. The Brewers took care of their portion of the transfer at the closing in Cleburne and Mr. Nelson closed at another location. The transfer was not completed before the Brewers left owing an outstanding balance and the billing was mailed before everything was completed. Therefore, the Nelson’s arrived home to find their water was cut-off and costing him $185.00, due to after hour charges plus delinquent charges. He felt he was the victim and was asking the Board for his money back. President Richard Greenhill told Mr. Nelson the Board would make a decision and Malcolm would inform him of the decision the next day. After discussion. Thomas Bills made a motion to refund Mr. Nelson’s cut-off and cut-on fees of $125.00. James Flanery seconded. Linda Hasselstrom opposed the motion. The motion passed.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the October 13, 2009 Regular Board Meeting. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept the Source and Application of Funds as presented, but asked Malcolm to check 7010-Distribution Repairs, budget amount $666.67. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Richard Roberts Accounts #32, #33, #34
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to revoke Richard Roberts Account #33 located in Osceola and turn the $303.00 outstanding balance over to collections. James Flanery seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 5: Appoint Nominating Committee
President Richard Greenhill appointed Thomas Bills as chairperson, John Milburn and Sandra Chilcutt. Also, the committee report will be presented at the January Regular Board Meeting.
Item 6: Appoint Credentials Committee
Secretary/Treasurer Johnnie Bankston appointed Johnnie Bankston as chairperson, Richard Greenhill and Jane Morgan. Also, the committee report will presented at the January Regular Board Meeting.
Item 8: Woodrow Well
Malcolm told the Board Burney Pump pulled the pump at Woodrow Well. A camera was put down the hole and water was gushing in at 600’ and when the water sample comes back the Board would to discuss a fix, if any should be done. The Item will be placed on the December Agenda.
Item 9: FM 934 Leak-Bore
Malcolm informed the Board the bid from Streamline, Inc. of $6,120.00 was for the 4” bore only and there is no guarantee on the work. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to award the contract to Hoot Johnson Construction, to perform a 4” bore and lay 300’ of C900 pipe for $12,000.00, if the project could be done in two weeks. If Hoot Johnson Construction was unable to perform the project in the time frame, due to winter weather, the contract will go to JT Construction for $11,900.00. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 10: Report on 1414
Malcolm said the 1414 project had been completed, water samples were good and is back on line.
Item 11: Public Comment
None
Item 12: Membership Changes
Thomas Bills made a motion to accept no new memberships, 2 transfers, no sellbacks and 1 revoke (Richard Roberts-account #33). James Flanery seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 13: Directors and Manager Comments
Thomas Bills stated he attended the first meeting of the Prairieland Ground Water Conservation and Barney Pustejovsky and Charles Beseda were representatives for Hill County. Also, Hill County pledged 13% for the start-up cost, but more would be needed. Richard Greenhill told the Board he attended a meeting hosted by the Brazos Valley Water Authority and the Corp of Engineers to discuss raising the level of Aquilla Lake 21/2, 41/2 or 61/2 foot. Richard asked if any water could be available to WOWSC and the answer was No!
Item 14: Executive Session
None
Item 15: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Thomas Bills seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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