CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF L. A. WATER COOPERATIVE HELD DECEMBER 21, 2017, AT THE GASTON FIRE HALL.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Carr, Megan Corvus (at 7:15 p.m.), Ken Aberle, Linda Fountain, Mark Franzen, Mike Steffl and Don Wicks.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Caroline Devin and Thomas Gunn
STAFF PRESENT: Patricia Carr and Kris Conway
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Henslee, and Malcolm Moreno
This meeting of the L. A. Water Cooperative Board of Directors was called to order at 7:01 PM by Gary Carr, Chairman.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the monthly board meeting held on November 16, 2017 were presented in writing. MOTION by Mike Steffl to approve the minutes of November 16, 2017 as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
Treasurer’s Report: November Balance Sheets, November Statement of Operations, and January – December Performance to Budget Report were presented in writing. MOTION by Don Wicks to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Seconded by Linda Fountain. Voted. Passed.
Business Manager’s Report: The Business Manager’s Report and November System Status Report were presented in writing. Discussed outstanding past due accounts. MOTION by Ken Aberle to accept the Business Manager’s Report as presented. Seconded by Mark Franzen. Voted. Passed. Discussed filing liens on past due accounts so the encumbrance would show up on a title search.
MOTION by Ken Aberle to have Patricia Carr talk to the Co-op attorney to file a lien against the property at xxxxxxxxx and set up a process for filing future liens. Seconded by Don Wicks. Voted. Passed.
Field Manager’s Report: The Field Manager’s Report, the 2017 Water Loss Report and November Consumption Report were presented in writing. Kris Conway gave a verbal overview of the work done since the last board meeting. MOTION by Megan Corvus to accept the Operations Report as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Withycombe Pump Station fencing update: The fence was satisfactorily completed on 12-21-2017. Discussed the increase in cost of materials from the conditional bid of $10,854.56 to the invoice for $12,163.98. MOTION by Don Wicks to approve the increase and pay the balance due of $8,063.98. Seconded by Mark Franzen. Voted. Passed.
Health Insurance Renewal: Discussed renewal. Decided to look at other insurance options for the future. MOTION by Don Wicks to accept the renewal of the employee health insurance as presented. Seconded by Ken Aberle. Voted. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
F350 dump truck: Discussed. Board decided to have Kris Conway list it on Craig’s List and Facebook Marketplace until the next board meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
MOTION by Mark Franzen to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Megan Corvus. Voted. Passed.
