President Bills called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 p.m., September 8, 2015. All Directors were present with the exception of Sandra Chilcutt, John Milburn and Tim Rochelle. Also, Manager Malcolm Tucker was present.
Item 5: BJ Nors Account #194
Moved next on the agenda. Mr. Nors tried to explain the situation on account #194 previously in his son’s name, but due to his son’s bankruptcy the meter in question was transferred back to BJ Nors as a float. The meter remained in the ground on the bankruptcy property for some time, until Mr. Nors reported a leak and at that time the meter was removed. After the removal, Mr. Nors wanted the meter replaced on the bankruptcy property and was told it could not be done, due to the son’s transfer and having no ownership of the property. He asked about placing account #194 meter next to his meter and was told it would cost $500.00 to install the meter, thus removing it from the float category. Malcolm stated, if that was all he wanted and the Board was in agreement account #194 meter could be installed for $200.00, as long as no pipe was needed on the Corporation side and it was close to his existing meter. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to re-install account #194 meter next to his account #195 meter for $200.00. Charles Jones seconded. Vote 4 for and 1 against motion carried.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the August 8, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Ray Mershawn 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. Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 4: Membership Changes
Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept New Memberships-2, Transfers-1, Sellbacks-1 and Revokes-None. Ray Mershawn seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 6: Freeman Tank
Malcolm discussed with the Board the inspection of System 1(Freeman, Blanton and Osceola Wells) by TCEQ. He stated, the Ground Storage and Pressure Tanks needed coating and painting, as well as some welding in order to pass inspection. He stated, we had set aside $75,000.00 for wells in the 2015-2016 budget and with a vote from the Board, he would like to work a deal with Allied Tank to do both Freeman and Osceola Wells for that amount or less. Also, the welding can be done by the field. Charles Jones made a motion to give Malcolm the go ahead to work on the deal for $75,000.00 or less to do repairs on the Freeman and Osceola Wells. Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Item 7: Public Comment
None
Item 8: Directors and Manager Comments
Ray Mershawn asked, if we had anything setup for customer relations? Malcolm said, Teena handled the front desk very well. Jane Morgan said, the water loss looked better. Malcolm asked, if we were aware commercial trailers had to be inspected effective September 1, 2015? He said, our trailer for hauling the Kubota, Lawn mower, etc. would not pass inspection and it would be costly to get in shape. He said, he would like to purchase a universal trailer for the purpose of hauling our equipment. The Board said, get the information and bring it back for consideration. The item will be placed on the October agenda.
Item 9: Executive Session
None
Item 10: Adjourn
Jane Morgan made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Charles Jones seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Respectively Submitted,
Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation
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