Directors Meeting Minutes

July 21, 2026

In attendance: 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 8:10 AM by Larry Long.  The Minutes for the Directors meeting held on June 16, 2026 were presented for review/approval.  Ron Wright 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.  Daryl Swinney 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. Observatory Tank:  Herb Cook reported to the Board that the closing was completed on June 17, 2026 on the Neel property for the new tank.  Also noted, Patriot Engineering have the soil bores completed and we are now awaiting results.  Still hopeful to have new bids in for the October Board meeting.

New Business

There was no new business to present at the time of the meeting.

Construction

  1. Echo Lake Rehab:  UTS Construction completed all of the boring in June and sent a bill for the work completed.  Daryl Swinney made a motion to pay the UTS Construction bill with funds from the Construction account.  Ron Wright seconded the motion and carried unanimously. Herb Cook reported that they are still working on 2” tie ins and will be starting to set services soon.

Other Business

  1. Employee Raise:  When Seth Byrnes had his 90-day review in April, the Board wanted to review his performance again in July.  After much discussion, Tim Standeford made a motion for a $1.00 per hour raise.  Daryl Swinney seconded the motion and carried unanimously.
  2. New Water Plant Dedication:  After discussing this a few times in the past, Ron Wright made a motion to have the deduction of the new water plant on September 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM.  This would be for Board members and their families.  Snacks and drinks to be provided.  Tim Standeford seconded the motion and carried unanimously.

With no other business to discuss, Ron Wright moved for adjournment.  The motion received a second from Tim Standeford and carried unanimously.  The next monthly Director’s meeting will be Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 AM.