2020 Minutes

December 21, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Dennis Bower, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  Informed the Board that Cummins recommended that we get them to replace the Block Heater on the Highway 62 Lift Station Generator for a cost of $1396.57.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

Dave Hutson also informed the Board that he would get the rate increase notice published in the Evening News.

Gary Jackson presented the monthly financial statements to the Board.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

November 16, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the October 19, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  Received an email from Cummins (Highway 62 Generator) that they found a problem with the block heater on our standby generator during their last inspection. Price for the repair parts is $378.31, cost for the installation would be an additional $1396.57. Board agreed that we would order the parts and attempt to do the installation ourselves. Also let the board know that IDEM sent 2 people down on 11/9/2020, spent the day with them training on how to do future  Stream Flow Calibrations that are required on a yearly basis.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

Dave Hutson also informed the Board that he would get the rate increase notice published in the Evening News.

CT Steele presented the monthly financial statements to the Board.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Todd Webb. Board approved.

October 19, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

August 2020 and September 2020 minutes were presented. A motion to approve both sets of minutes was made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Repairs were made to the Kettlebottom Road Lift Station, new capacitors were installed. Kendall Wodard’s grinder pump station was upgraded with a new pump & controls. A new 3 year maintenance contract for the HWY 62 Lift Station Generator was signed with Cummins Sales.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

The Board discussed a possible 4.95% rate increase that could go into effect January 1, 2021. Last rate increase was in December 2018. Dave Hutson will have a Public Notice Hearing with a date and time advertised in the Evening News.

CT Steele advised the Board that he would be transferring $40,000.00 from the checking account into a new CD at 1st Savings Bank.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

September 14, 2020 6:45pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. The Clark County Highway

Department will begin paving on Main Street soon, new manhole riser rings will be needed. Got approval from the Board to have Harpring Steel make some 2” riser rings. Notified the Board that the Kubota Mower will need to be serviced at Jacobi Sales.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved. Past due accounts were discussed.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

August 17, 2020 6:45pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the July 20, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Reported that the heavy rain event on July 30 th (5”) caused an overflow at the HWY 62 Lift Station, this was reported as required to IDEM. There was also a problem with Pump #1 at the HWY 62 Lift Station that required the pump to be pulled and sent to Apex Electric for repairs. A new spare pump was installed.

Dave Hutson updated the Board and informed them that default judgments on past due accounts are still on hold until at least September 8th. After this time the Courts will re evaluate this.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by CT Steele, 2nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

July 20, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the June 15, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.

Dave Hutson updated the Board and informed them that at this time Courts are not taking any actions to issue judgments on past due accounts due to the Corona Virus. Dave Hutson presented to the Board – “RESOLUTION NO.2020-RS-001”. This resolution authorizes the Treasurer of Sewer District to transfer funds in order to purchase Certificates of Deposit (CD’s). A motion to approve this Resolution was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.

Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements.

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Dennis Bower. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 pm was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

June 15, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the May 18, 2020 meeting  were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson.  Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Discussed a possible water leak on the line feeding the Sewer property.

Dave Hutson discussed the past due accounts, there are only 2 accounts that are of concern at this time.

Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements. 

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

May 16, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler.

Minutes from the March 16, 2020 and April 20, 2020 meetings  were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Dennis Bower.  Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. 

Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements. 

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

April 20, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.

OTHERS PRESENT: 

Gary Jackson presented the monthly financial statements. 

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by C.T. Steele. Board approved.

March 16, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam, Dennis Bower.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the February 17, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Austin Wiggam.  Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. 

Attorney Hutson gave the Board an update on past due accounts. 

Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements. 

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 pm was made by Dennis Bower, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

February 17, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Austin Wiggam.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the January 20, 2020 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. IDEM inspector made a site visit, inspection summary letter will follow.

New Effluent Flow Meter has been installed. Yearly flow meter calibrations have been completed.

Attorney Hutson gave the Board an update on past due accounts. Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements. A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

January 20, 2020 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the December 16, 2019 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by CT Steele.  Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Highway 62 Lift Station – still waiting on delivery of the Lifting Bail & Discharge Flange from Straeffer Pump.

Attorney Hutson gave the Board an update on past due accounts. Presented to the Board the 2020 contracts for Rick Wheeler, Pat Jackson and Patsy Steele. Todd Webb made a motion for a 3% raise on all 3 of these contracts, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Meeting dates for 2020 were discussed, the regular monthly meetings will continue to be on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. The only exception will be that the September meeting will be on the 2nd Monday (9/14/2020). All meetings will continue to take place at the Washington Township Water Office located at 108 Pierce Street, New Washington, IN.  Dave Hutson will get this published in the Evening News.

Gary Jackson presented to the board the monthly financial statements. 

A motion to pay the monthly bills was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 pm was made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.