Directors Meeting Minutes

May 20, 2025

In attendance:  President Ross Holloway, Vice President Larry Long, Secretary Ron Wright, Treasurer Tim Standeford, Director Daryl Swinney, and General Manager Herb Cook.

The meeting was called to order at 8:00AM by Ross Holloway.  The Minutes of the Directors meeting held on April 15, 2025 were presented for review/approval.  Daryl Swinney moved the minutes be approved as presented.  The motion was seconded by Tim Standeford and carried unanimously.  Herb Cook gave the Treasurer’s Report.  Ron Wright made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Larry Long seconded the motion and carried unanimously.  Herb Cook gave the Operation’s and Manager’s Report.  Daryl Swinney made a motion to approve the Operation’s and Manager’s Report.  Ron Wright seconded the motion and carried unanimously.

Old Business

  1. New Water Treatment Plant:  Herb Cook reported to the Board that Mitchell and Stark has completed the backwash tank at the new water plant.  Preload has yet to complete the clear well that had a completion date of May 15, 2025.  The Board advised Herb to send Preload a letter putting them on notice that they are not in compliance of their contract of having substantial completion by May 15, 2025.
  2. Sunset Booster Upgrade:  Mitchell and Stark has completed the building and has been working on piping inside the new booster station.

New Business

  1. New Employee:  Herb Cook reported to the Board that Daylen Jones was hired on May 13, 2025 to fill the open field technician position.

Construction

  1. Well Field Upgrade/Raw Water Lines:  Bastin and Logan has installed the new pump and motor in well #1 and is ready to be cut over onto new raw water main.  Inpwr is still working on power to well #4.
  2. Pierce Lane:  Herb Cook reported to the Board that customers paid for a short main extension to service their 2 homes.  The main extension will be completed in house.

Other Business

  1. Board President Payrate:  Daryl Swinney made a motion to increase the Board Presidents pay to $500 a month due to the added expectations of new projects and added engineering work that is being completed.  Ron Wright seconded the motion and carried unanimously with Ross Holloway abstaining.

With no other business to discuss, Daryl Swinney moved for adjournment.  The motion received a second from Tim Standeford and carried, unanimously.  The next monthly Director’s meeting will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 AM.