President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2006. All Directors were present, with the exception of Bill Coleman and Linda Hasselstrom. Employees Dave Tomlinson, Billie Lair and Malcolm Tucker were present, along with 14 members.
Item 2: AirCanopy Wireless Internet
Daniel Zimmerman, representing AirCanopy presented literature and a contract to the Board to be reviewed. After a question and answer period with Mr. Zimmerman, the item was moved to Executive Session.
Item 3: Craig Coleman on Double Connection/Meter Change
Mr. Coleman asked the Board for an additional 30 days to consult with an engineer, to insure that adequate pressure would be supplied by a 5/8” meter versus a 1 ½” meter. John Milburn made a motion to allow the 30 days. Tim Rochelle seconded. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Coleman addressed the double hook-up issue stating the mobile home would be moved from the property, but he felt the bunk house did not constitute a double hook-up. He was told the double hook-up would be addressed in Executive Session.
Item 4: Application of New Meter Charges to Re-instate Revoke-Russell Valdez
Mrs. Valdez addressed the Board stating they never received a letter dated October 21, 2003, advising their membership would be revoked, if the amount of $117.36 plus $5.00 late charge was not paid by November 10, 2003. Also, the letter stated the amount exceeds their membership value of $100.00 and if not paid by above date the membership would be presented to the Board for revoke. Mrs.Valdez was told a Service Agreement was signed in the year of 1997, by her and her husband. Johnnie Bankston read from the agreement, a minimum bill would be charged or more depending on usage every month. Mrs. Valdez said they were unaware of the procedure. They were told the issue would be researched further, before a final decision would be reached.
Item 5: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the September 12, 2006 Regular Board Meeting. Tim Rochelle made a motion to accept as read. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous. Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the September 18, 2006, Special Board Meeting. John Milburn made a motion to accept as read. Tim Rochelle seconded. Vote was unanimous. Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the September 25, 2006, Special Board Meeting. Tim Rochelle made a motion to accept as read. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Dave Tomlinson presented the source. Tim Rochelle made a motion to accept as presented. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 7: Seminar Texas Workforce Commission–October 20th – Waco, Texas
Tim Rochelle made a motion to have General Manager or Designate attend Seminar. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 8: Corporation Simple IRA Enrollment Period for Eligible Employees
November 2, 2006 thru December 31, 2006. Dave Tomlinson notified the Board that he, Malcolm Tucker and Chris Shumate would be eligible and enrolling.
Item 9: Wells Fargo
Dave stated Malcolm Tucker had been working with Andy at Wells Fargo on an alternative to Pay Pal (Credit Card Program).
Item 10: Public Comment
Brett Thomas asked to be placed on the November Agenda to request a line extension to supply water to him and four other families.
Item 11: Directors and Manager Comments
John Milburn asked who hit the line on SH 171? Dave said Flower Construction hit the line, due to the Corporation marking the line incorrectly. Sandy asked about selling Corporation items advertised. Dave said everything had been sold. Dave asked the Board to keep in mind the additional storage tank. Also, he asked the Board’s opinion on consulting a collection agency to represent the Corporation on monies owed to the Corporation and their opinion on changing the cell phone program from Nextel to Cingular. Cingular offers a cheaper and better package and feels reception would be better. Dave told the Board Brett Jernigan and Robert Kennedy passed their Class D tests and would be receiving their license. Richard Greenhill informed the Board the $250,000. Grant, if received could not be used for a well, Tank or Tower. Grandolf Burrus will be asked to attend the November meeting.
Item 12: Membership Changes
Jane Morgan made a motion to accept 6 Transfers and 1 Revoke for Lorene Melson. Darline Jean seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 13: Adjourn
The Board adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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