President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2011. All Directors were present with the exception of Linda Hasselstrom. Also, Charles Jones was introduced as a replacement Director, after the resignation of James Flanery. Manager, Malcolm Tucker and two members were also present.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the September 13, 2011 Regular Board Meeting, Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 3: Directors Source and Application of Funds
Malcolm Tucker presented the Source and Application of Funds. Thomas Bills made a motion to accept the Source and Application of Funds as presented. Sandra Chilcutt seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Well #7-Financing
- Engineers
- Environmental
- Fence
- Permits-TCEQ-PGWCD
Malcolm stated, a lot of paper work has to be done and sent to Citizens National Bank. The preliminary audit, environmental study and permits will be sent to USDA, along with the paper work from the bank and they will have 60 days to respond. Malcolm asked, if he could get a vote on the fencing of the one acre. Thomas Bills made a motion. based on the specifications to get at least three bids on fencing only three sides of the 1 acre Well site and the contract going to the lowest bidder. Ray Mershawn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item #5: TCEQ Drought Contingency
The same plan would apply for at least the next month- outside watering 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., with the exception of livestock and no outside watering Friday-Sunday, with the exception of livestock.
Item #6: Membership Changes
Thomas Bills made a motion to accept No New Memberships, 3 Transfers, No Sellbacks and 3 Revokes- #748 Greg & Connie Taylor, #1274 Jeff Cartridge (second account #772 will be tabled) and #1240 Alvin & Jennifer Adler. John Milburn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item #7: Public Account
The gentleman in attendance asked several questions about the cost of drilling the new wells and was surprised at the expense. The Board told him they appreciated his questions and to come back again.
Item #8: Directors and Managers Comments
Thomas Bills asked, if their had been any response to the rate increase and Malcolm stated just the member in attendance. John Milburn said, he was concerned about the 9% water loss and Malcolm said the majority of loss was pumping water while they were drilling Well #6. Johnnie Bankston asked the Board, if there was any objection to moving our monies to Citizens National Bank in Hillsboro, since they are a local bank and we acquiring the loan for Well #7 with the bank. The Board was in agreement to move the accounts. Also, she continued by saying the State Legislature passed a bill to change the election for Board Members and the proxy-ballot system would no longer be valid, thus not having to establish a quorum. Also, the members running for a position will have to get 20 members to sign a petition to serve and there are more changes to be discussed before the election.
Item 9: Executive Session
None
Item 10: Adjourn
Thomas Bills made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
WOWSC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, S.W., Washington,D.C. 20250-941-, or call (800)795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).