Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2007

President Richard Greenhill called the Regular Board Meeting of the Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation to order at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2007.  All Directors were present, with the exception of Bill Coleman, Darline Jean and John Milburn.  Employees Dave Tomlinson, Malcolm Tucker and 3 members were also present.

Item 2:  Tami Clopton – Late Fees
Mrs. Clopton addressed the Board stating she and her husband had a membership for 15 years and had an excellent payment record.  They felt the $55.00 reconnection fee charged was unfair and proper notification not given.  Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to waive the $55.00 reconnection fee; due to the fact the Clopton’s were never disconnected.  Jane Morgan seconded. Vote was unanimous.  Johnnie Bankston stated to the Clopton’s, they were given a courtesy call because of their excellent payment record and this is not a normal procedure.  She stated the Corporation has no recourse, other than disconnect, when payment is not received and they might take advantage of draft or credit card payment offered by the Corporation to avoid any mishaps.  Also, proper notification is given on the monthly bills, showing to avoid cut off with date and fees.  Mrs. Clopton was asked, if she paid a late fee and she stated it would be paid.

Item 3:            Approve Minutes.
Johnnie Bankston read the minutes from the December 12, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Jane Morgan made a motion to accept, with one correction to Item 7 Directors and Managers Comments – changing to – Sandra Chilcutt asked the cost for hiring a construction company to finish the Fruitland Acre upgrade.  Linda Hasselstrom seconded.  Vote was unanimous.

Item 4:            Directors Source and Application of Funds
Dave Tomlinson presented the Source.  Jane Morgan made a motion to accept, with the correction to #4050- Interest Earned Savings-Other showing $6,181.53 being deleted.  Linda Hasselstrom seconded. Vote was unanimous.

Item 5:            Committee Reports
The Nominating Committee – Tim Rochelle, Jane Morgan and Sandra Chilcutt nominated Richard Greenhill, Linda Hasselstrom and Darline Jean to stand for re-election for a (3) three year term.  Sandra Chilcutt made a motion to accept the three candidates nominated by the Committee.  Jane Morgan seconded.  Vote was unanimous.  The Credential Committee Chairperson, Johnnie Bankston made the committee report per attached committee minutes.  Linda Hasselstrom made a motion to accept the committee recommendations per minutes.  Jane Morgan seconded.  Vote was unanimous.

Item 6:            Camera’s for Well Areas Site
Dave stated to the Board the Freeman well site had been broken into and the Sheriff recommended Camera’s for the Well sites.  He asked the Board if they felt he should research pricing or possible funding from Homeland Security?  The Board said to do the research.

Item 7:            Public Comment
None

Item 8:            Directors and Managers Comments
Jane Morgan passed on a compliment from a single mother saying two field personnel were such help with a water leak.  Dave Tomlinson said the Ray Garza low pressure on Highway 171 was about 30 lbs at 11:30 AM, January 9, 2007.  He said the water meter was about 20 ft in Hillsboro’s city limits.  He would continue to investigate options.  He stated two generators were on the premises and if they check out they would cost $1,000 each.  We would have to spend some money to have them tested, before purchasing in 30 days.  Also, he said he was getting a bid form Todd Williams to finish Fruitland Acres.  Dave said he runs into a dead end every way he goes on the “hit” to the Corporations’ Credit in 2002.

Item 9:            Membership Changes
Tim Rochelle made a motion to except 4 Transfers, 1 sellback – Wayne Clark and 1 Revoke – Certified mail returned-unclaimed unable to Forward- Ward Reed or Julie Waits.  Linda Hasselstrom seconded.  Vote was unanimous.  Tim Rochelle made a motion on a request to buy back revoke Membership – Russell or Susan Valdez to be treated as a new member and pay all new member fees.  Linda Hasselstrom seconded.  Vote was unanimous.

Item 10:          Executive Session
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:45 PM.  After reconvening at 9:15 PM no action was taken from the discussion with the committee on time and motion.

Item 11:            Adjourn
9:15 PM

Johnnie Bankston
Secretary/Treasurer
Woodrow-Osceola Water Supply Corporation 

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