MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER
COOPERATIVE HELD November 30th, 2023, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.
Board Members Present: Don Wicks, Dave McAdams, Linda Fountain, Amber Morgan, Joel
Mulkey, Lisa Dutz, Ted Leach, and Terry Wymore.
Board Members Absent: Tom Gunn
Staff Present: Jason Bayne, Matt Jackson, Kylie McDermott
Guest Present: Cam Dutz
This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative was called to order at 6:00 PM by Don Wicks,
President.
Regular Business
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the October 2023 meeting were presented in writing.
Motion to postpone meeting minutes by Amber Morgan. Seconded by Terry
Wymore.
Treasurer’s Report:
Motion to postpone by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and
passed.
Business Manager’s Report presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Joel Mulkey. Voted and
passed.
Operation Manager’s Reports: presented in writing.
Motion to approve by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted and
passed.
Old Business
1. Letter to members regarding water certificate per dwelling. Lawyer has been
contacted. His schedule is packed at this time.
2. Fee Schedule Updates.
A new fee schedule has been discussed and updated. A finalized version will be
presented at the next meeting.
Motion to approve by Ted Leach. Seconded by Dave McAdams. Voted and
passed.
3. Laurelwood Estates Committee
A meeting will be scheduled with the developers and the committee.
4. Hardship Certificate. The certificate needs to be transferred from previous holder
to new as a regular certificate. Member has been informed.
New Business
1. Laurelwood Water Coop is seeking a management team.
They will be invited to come speak at the next board meeting.
2. 2024 Budget and Proposals
● Three Year Plan
● Vac Truck
● Software Update
● 2024 Budget
Budget and Proposals discussion postponed until next meeting.
Executive Session
MOTION to adjourn by Linda Fountain. Seconded by Amber Morgan. Voted and passed.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
