1995 Meeting Minutes

January 17, 1995

6:30 P.M.

The meeting was called to order with the following members present- Carroll Steele, Roger Linsdey, Edward Arthur, Gary Jackson and Ron Repp.

The minutes were read and approved upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur.

We discussed the Uniform Conflict Disclosure Statement that the State Board of Accounts said we must file. No 35-44-1-3 was executed this date to be filed with the county auditor, State Board of Accounts.  Roger Lindsey will file.

This pertained to Pat Steele and Pat Jackson, wives of C.T. Steele and Gary Jackson who work for the sewer distract.

We also discussed IDEM billing of $2,400.00 up from $600.00 last year. We feel this is out of line due to the flow we have it is excessive.  Will check our records of flow and Roger will send a letter to them, and we will discuss this at the next meeting.

Discussed delinquent bills and the Jones Farm Supply account which was sold this week and purchased by Ralph Wiggam.

Discussed the State Board Audit and decided to wait for their report before making any decisions.

Discussed the budget for 1995.  After due discussion it was passed upon motion by Ed Arthur and second by Ron Repp. Copy attached and one to be sent to FMHA along with copy of budget.

Meeting adjourned.

February 21, 1995

We did not have our regular meeting due to not having a corium present.

March 22, 1995

7:00 P.M.

Those Present:  Carroll Steele, Gary Jackson, Ron Repp and Roger Lindsey.

Minutes were read from the previous meeting and approved upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ron Repp.

Discussed tax lien and sewer lien on Jones Farm Supply. This has been sold but we have not received payment. Roger Lindsey is to check this.

Ronald Ross, Twp. Trustee reappointed (3) Trustees, namely C.T. Steele, Ed Arthur and Gary Jackson for 4 years. See attached letters.

Read letter FMHA approving our 1995 budget, letter attached.

Delinquent accounts discussed, Roger Lindsey, attorney, is to send letters for collection or suit.

Discussed the Vissing, Wiggam, Clapp and Burgin request to put line fence and do dozer work around our main force line to plant. Roger is to write an agreement and Ron to deliver to get signed.

Discussed the State Board of Accounts report in some areas, regarding the difference in rates for Greater Clark Schools. We will take care of this by filing a new rate ordinance retro active, because this was a gentlemen’s agreement years ago.

Decided to change our billing so that the water bill and sewer bill will both be based on the same months water usage. This should solve some problems with customers understanding their usage.

April 18, 1995

6:30 P.M

Those Present: Carole Steele.

He waited until 6:45 and no other board members showed up.

May 16, 1995

6:30 P.M.

Those Present: Carroll Steele, Homer Dixon, Edward Arthur, Gary Jackson and Ron Repp.

All claim forms were signed and approved to date.

The report of the inspection of the Indiana State Board of Health was read and discussed. This was a good report for us. This inspection was held on March 31, 1995.

Discussed Jones Feed Supply and other delinquent accounts. We still have not heard from Jones Feed.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

August 15, 1995

7:00 P.M.

Those Present: Ron Repp, Carroll Steele, Gary Jackson and Edward Arthur.

Minutes were read and approved.

Vouchers were approved and signed.

Approved a bill from Homer Dixon for the contract mowing he does with his tractor. This was approved last year and he is doing it for the same price this year. The amount is $700.00.

Ron Repp presented a letter he had received in response from the State Board of Accounts regarding what he thought were excessive charges. He will respond.

Approved transferring $25,000.00 to purchase a C.D. for future maintenance.

Discussed a bid from A.W. Goodman Associated to do a QA/QC Plan for our system. This was approved on motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur, carried.

Discussed delinquent accounts and these will be turned over to Roger Lindsey at our next billing.

September 19, 1995

6:30 P.M.

Those Present: Carroll Steele and Ron Repp.

Since there was not a corium present, we could not hold an official meeting. However, C.T. and Ron discussed the recommendations on IDEM reps that we reseed and cover bad erosion area and also the need for more rip rap around on of the lagoons.

We are to contact Deb Rae for the seeding and Richard Henderson for the rip rap to get prices.

October 17, 1995

7:00 P.M.

Those Present: Carroll Steele, Ron Reppe, Edward Arthur, Roger Lindsey and Gary Jackson.

Discussed the bid from Deb Rae Co. to reseed an area and to install rip rap in parts of lagoon area. It was $7,667.62 total and we feel that this is excessive, therefore we are seeking other bids.

Discussed the Caldwell tap and the problems we had with it. However, these were resolved and the tap is in. Also the Kenny Bower tap was discussed and was felt we needed to get Henderson back and black top as soon as possible.

We had a very general discussion regarding the possibility of a needed rate increase. It was felt before a decision was made that we should contact other sewer co. and check on there current rates, such as Charlestown, Henryville, Scott Co., etc.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.

November 21, 1995

6:30 P.M.

Those Present: Carroll Steele, Gary Jackson, Homer Dixon and Ron Repp.

All claims were approved and signed.

Discussed letter from Rep. Lee Hamilton regarding the letter sent to him by Regina Ryker on behalf of Mrs. Ward Everman. Mrs. Everman has been put in a nursing home and Mrs. Ryker does not understand why we must still charge her a minimum monthly sewer bill.

Discussed the easement through and the resent request for a tap on the property of Mrs. Faye Stout.

Ron Repp is talking with Betty Harbin, Mrs. Stouts granddaughter, trying to get this problem or situation worked out.

Gary has sent our past due accounts to Roger Lindsey, Attorney.

December 26, 1995

6:30 P.M.

Those Present: Carroll Steele, Homer Dixon, Ron Repp, Gary Jackson and Roger Lindsey.

Read and discussed the letter received from IDEM giving us good marks on our plant. Copy attached.

Discussed past due bills and our attorney stated that letters were coming out this week.

Our 1996 budget was discussed and Gary Jackson will prepare this.

The Goodman report was discussed and we are to give a copy to Homer Dixon as a check list for his duties.

Read and discussed a letter from FMHA requesting certain information.

Discussed and renewed Roger Lindsey, Attorney contract. This was renewed upon motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ron Repp. The amount of retainer is $1,980.00 per year.

December is the month to pay board members for attendance.

R. Repp 8 meetings

G. Jackson 7

E. Arthur 4

C. Steele 8

This is to be paid at the rate of $20.00 per meeting as per Nov, 1994 motion.