January 18, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Ron Repp, Gary Jackson and Rick Wheeler.
IDEM fee is due by March 15, 2000 for $700.00.
Voted to pay in lump sum by 3/15/00. Motion by Ed Arthur and second by C.T. Steele. This was carried.
Discussed our delinquent accounts, which are growing as we have not had an attorney for letters.
After discussion it was decided to send our own letters when it became $100.00. if not paid by $150.00, have our attorney write. If not paid by $200.00 file against their property. Motion Carried by first Ed Arthur and second by Gary Jackson.
Discussed wages to our contract employees. We have not given raises for several years. After discussion, these were raised as follows.
Rick Wheeler $825.00
Pat Jackson 200.00
Pat Steele 200.00
This is to begin in January 2000. Since checks have been made out for Jan., the difference will be added on in Feb.
David Lewis, Attorney, came for an interview. After a good discussion with him it was decided that we would come up with a proposal for fees and get back with us next meeting in Feb.
We also discussed with him raising our rates. This will also be discussed in Feb.
February 15, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur and Gary Jackson.
Discussed delinquent accounts. Letters are being sent to some.
Gary informed us that the Water Co. has assured him and Dennis Bower that meters will be installed at the Bower apts. We have been unable to charge per an accurate usage. With meters this problem is solved.
April 4, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, Edward Arthur, Ron Repp and Gary Jackson.
Rick Wheeler brought us to date on the problems we have had with our lift stations. In the main left lift station we had a motor to burn out, also a main switch went out. We had Delta Electric and Cain Electric to repair these and as of this date they are up to par once again.
Discussed the Denis Bower taps that are still unpaid. Steele talked to Dennis about this date and he promised to pay half this month and the balance in May.
Rick Wheeler informed us of a problem in Lagoon #2. A small sink hole has developed. We agreed to call SIECO and seek their advice.
Also Rick advised on a new treatment for grass and algae in the lagoons, grass carp fish. We agreed to purchase some and try them in Lagoon #1.
Discussed some of the usual delinquent accounts.
Meeting the adjourned.
May 8, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Carroll Steele, Mike Meyer, Edward Arthur, Ron Repp and Gary Jackson.
Mike Meyers from SIECO Engineering Co. came to discuss a problem we have in lagoon #2. There is a hole that has developed on the east side of the lagoon. This has caused this lagoon to leak.
After much discussion on the matter, it was decided to proceed and allow SIECO to develop a plan of repair and some cost estimates. He is also to contact Mitchell & Stark Co. who built our plant and hire them to do this work as soon as possible.
This passed on motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur. This was passed.
August 7, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Edward Arthur, Ron Repp and Carroll Steele.
Discussed the work we had just had done on the lagoon #2 and the costs. Ron asked that we get Mitchell & Stark to give a more detailed outline of work done and the cost breakdown.
Discussed Greg Powell’s grinder pump problems. Cain Electric has been helping with this problem.
Discussed delinquent accounts and the need to seek another attorney. David Lewis is not interested. Ron is to look into this and write Lewis a letter and try to get some response.
Discussed the grass problem around the lagoons. We are to talk to Rick about this.
October 26, 2000
Those Present: Ron Repp, Gary Jackson and David Lewis.
This was a meeting held to meet with Mr. David Lewis, Attorney and discuss the prospects of hiring him as our board attorney. He is to prepare a contract and send to us for approval.
December 4, 2000 6:30 P.M.
Those Present: Gary Jackson, Edward Arthur, Rick Wheeler and Carroll Steele.
We officially hired David Lewis as our attorney on motion by Gary Jackson and second by Ed Arthur. He is to proceed with letters to delinquent accounts and whatever action it take to collect these past due accounts.
We also discussed with Mr. Lewis a rate increase that we have been talking about for several months. He is to investigate this and get with us at our next meeting.
Discussed the problems we have been having with the pump on the Greg Powell property. Rick is to get prices to update this system.