January 6, 2003
Those present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, Edward Arthur, Ron Repp, Gary Jackson and John Kilmer (Bruce Carter Assoc)
Ron Repp presented an updated schedule of our proposed sewer rate increase. Last month we proposed and voted to raise 10% because even at 15% revenue does not increase that much, and it would be better to not have to raise it again so soon. This was voted on motion by Gary Jackson and seconded by Ed Arthyr. Passed.
Ron Repp went to a water company meeting in December to try and convince them to work out something so that they would cut off water on delinquent sewer customers, however their attorney advised that they cannot do this legally, and they are really no interested in allowing this.
Both Ron Repp and CT Steele have talked to the county health dept. And they tell us that we can now pass and ordinance so that the sewer dept. Can cut off sewage to a delinquent customer by putting in a valve, and when doing this we contact the health dept. So they would be present and close down the business. We sould charge the customer $500.00 to do this. This would be done after the customer was 6 months delinquent.
We are to get with david lewis, atty., and proceed with this ordinance.
Mr. John Kilmer, from Bruce Carter Assoc spoke during our meeting.
He is working for the county garage on cleaning the ground around the garage this is contaminated with gas and oil and wants to discharge into the sewer system. At the time of discharge, the water would be 99.9% pure.
Roughly 7,000 gals. Per day would be discharged in the beginning. We discussed a rate to begin with the regular $623 per 1,000 gals.-with no tap fee. They must monitor and sample weekly and cap off when the job is completed, which could take 5-10 years. Mr. Kilmer is to send this proposal in writing. Will be discussed at the next meeting.
Was decided we needed more chairs and a refrigerator needs to be repaired.
March 3, 2003
Those present: Carroll Steele, Gary Jackson, Rick Wheeler and Ron Repp.
Our attorney, David Lewis, had to cancel at the last minute.
Discussed the good report we had just received from idem for our plant site-good job by Rick Wheeler.
Discussed paying an extra amount on our loan with FMHA, perhaps $50,000. CT to call and get procedure.
Discussed past due accounts that have been sent to lewis.
All claim forms were signed to date.
July 8, 2003
Those present: Carroll Steele, Rick Wheeler, David Reynolds, Mike Meyer, Gary Jackson, Edward Arthur, David Lewis, Greg Furnish, Paul Primavera and Ron Repp.
The main reason for this meeting was to hear a presentation from the firm of Paul Primavera and assoc., regarding a housing development on hwy. 62 of approx. 36 homes with some commercial on hwy. 62. They want to build their system and connect into our system on Kettlebottom Road. They are to forward a detailed description of this to us.
This project was approved by the board.
Primavera also presented more information for another project that was presented to us in our dec. 2002 meeting by Greg Furnish of Henryville. This project is new, up to approx. 35 homes on Taflinger Road.
We invited our engineer, Mike Meyer of Sieco to be present for these presentations.
Since this project could put a strain on our capacity we felt we should hire Sieco to run some numbers to assure us that we can allow this project to hook on. Also, we need figures on fees, etc. And we also need a “plan for the future” upon motion by Ron Repp and second by CT Steele. This passed
Rick Wheeler discussed a bid from Cain Electric to put surge protectors on the lift stations upon motion by Ed Arthur and second by Gary Jackson. This passed.
CT Steele informed the board that our main lift station had been either struck by lightning or an electrical surge caused approx. $3,500 in damage. CT Steel reported this be our insurance co. And they reimbursed us less our $500.00 deductable.
CT Steele presented verbal information for forest cooper jr., who wants to build a car wash gas station and mini mart at the corner of tunnel mill and hwy. 62. He wants permission to connect into the sewage. He also states that in the future he may want to develop at the same location, a subdivision. This was discussed, but was tabled because we really need more information as to flow, usage, etc.
October 6, 2003 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Mike Meyer, Gary Jackson, Rick Wheeler, Ed Arthur and Ron Repp.
Sieco, Inc. (capacity fee + tap fee) (add to lot fee) Letter attached
December 29, 2003 6:30 p.m.
Those present: Carroll Steele, Edward Arthur, Gary Jackson, David Lewis, Ron Repp and Rick Wheeler.
Voted to raise the salaries of Pat Jackson and Pat Steele from $200 monthly to $300. Upon motion by Ed Arthur and second by Ron Repp, passed.
Rick Wheeler explained the electrical work done last month at the main lift station on hwy. 62. This was quite involved and cost approx. $14,000.00
Discussed the problem with our portable pump, Rick is to look into having this pump converted so it is more usable.
Discussed diversified electrical co., they have done a good job for us, but they are quite costly and they have had financial problems. We will be checking out other alternatives.
Decided to set up meeting with SIECO in January to discuss a master plan for our district.
Rick to contact Cain Electric to check on device for roto-phase to eliminate problems that we had last month.