2022 Minutes

December 19, 2022 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: CT Steele, Gary Jackson, Jay Thompson

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler.

Minutes from the November 21, 2022 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.

A motion to pay the November 2022 bills was made by Jay Thompson, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

The Board continued discussions on the Sewer Rate Increase. Agreed to raise the current rate of $10.97 per 1,000 gallons to $11.50 per 1,000 gallons. This will increase the minimum monthly bill to $23.00 per month. This information will be given to the Board Attorney to proceed with the paperwork needed to move forward with this.

Past due accounts were discussed. Gary Jackson presented the November 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 pm was made by Jay Thompson, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

November 21, 2022 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Gary Jackson

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Gary Jackson, 2 nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Informed the Board that the High School will be making a new sewer tap for a new building beside the baseball field, the Board agreed to waive the new tap fee. Gave the Board an update on possibly getting money from the American Rescue Plan through the County Commissioners.

A motion to pay the October 2022 bills was made by CT Steele, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Past due accounts were discussed. Gary Jackson presented the October 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 pm was made by Todd Webb, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

October 17, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved. 

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  Notified the Board that the HWY 62 Lift Station Standby Generator is scheduled to have the yearly maintenance performed by Cummins Cumberland.

A motion to pay the September  2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Past due accounts were discussed. 

The Board agreed to allow Duke Energy to vacate a sewer tap at 309 3rd Street. Sewer line has been capped off and inspected, they will no longer be billed for this address. Motion made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by Jay Thompson.

Gary Jackson presented the September 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Jay Thompson. Board approved.

September 12, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Todd Webb. Board approved. 

A motion to pay the August  2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Past due accounts were discussed. 

Gary Jackson presented the August 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm was made by Todd Webb, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

August 15, 2022 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Todd Webb, CT Steele, Austin Wiggam, Gary Jackson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Todd Webb. Board approved.

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

A motion to pay the July 2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Past due accounts were discussed.

Gary Jackson presented the July 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

Todd Webb suggested that the September meeting date be changed to Monday the 12 th , board agreed.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 pm was made by Todd Webb, 2 nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

July 18, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler.

Minutes from the June 20, 2022 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. 

A motion to pay the June 2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Past due accounts were discussed.

Gary Jackson presented the June 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Todd Webb. Board approved.

June 20, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Jay Thompson. Board approved.

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

A motion to pay the May 2022 bills was made by CT Steele, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

Gary Jackson presented the May 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 pm was made by Gary Jackson, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

May 16, 2022 6:30pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: CT Steele, Austin Wiggam, Gary Jackson, Jay Thompson.

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the April 18, 2022 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.  Notified the Board that IDEM has issued a new Draft Permit (same as the previous permit), has to go through the 30 day public comment period before it becomes final.

A motion to pay the April 2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

Dave Hutson presented to the Board “Resolution 2022-RS-001”. This Resolution is in regards to Dennis Bower ‘s resignation from the Board. The current Board signed and approved this Resolution.

Gary Jackson presented the April 2022 Financial Statement for the Board to review.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

April 18, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson, Jay Thompson.

Minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Todd Webb, 2nd by Austin Wiggam. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  DCE has begun jetting the Sewer Mains, only a small section was completed due to equipment problems. Will return to finish the job later.

A motion to pay the February 2022 & March 2022 bills was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

Board member Dennis Bower has informed the Board that he is resigning effective immediately.

Todd Webb as the Washington Township Trustee appoints Jay Thompson to fill the vacant Board seat.

CT Steele announced that he will be retiring/resigning as a Board member in the next few months.

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

March 21, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the February 21, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  DCE has begun jetting the Sewer Mains, only a small section was completed due to equipment problems. Will return to finish the job later.

Gary Jackson presented the February 2022 monthly financial statements.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts.

A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

February 21, 2022 6:30pm 

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson. 

Minutes from the January 17, 2022 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by CT Steele. Board approved. 

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month. Rain event on 2/17/2022 resulted in a Sewer Overflow at the HWY 62 Lift Station, reported to IDEM. Annual Flow Meter Calibrations were performed at the Plant. NPDES Permit renewal application (every 5 years) has been filled out, will send it along with the $50.00 fee this week. 

Gary Jackson presented the January 2022 monthly financial statements. 

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts. 

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 6:51 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved

January 17, 2022 6:30pm

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Wheeler, Dave Hutson.

Minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting were presented. Motion to approve made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.

Rick Wheeler gave the board an update on activities for the past month.  Sewer main between the 1894 Lodge & Masonic Lodge plugged up due to a grease buildup. Called Christiani Excavating, they brought out their Sewer Jetting Truck to clean the lines. Spoke to the owner of the 1894 Lodge about the amount of grease that was getting into our lines, he contacted a plumber to see about upgrading their grease trap system.

Gary Jackson presented the December  2021 monthly financial statements.

Dave Hutson updated the board on past due accounts. 2022 contracts for Rick Wheeler, Pat Jackson, Pat Steele & Dave Hutson were presented and approved by 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 7:00 pm was made by Austin Wiggam, 2nd by Gary Jackson. Board approved.