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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
NOVEMBER 23, 1992
1. Meeting called to order.
Members Present: Shirley, Sauber, Wier.
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Wayne Henneke, Finance Director and Russ Matthys, Assistant Engineer.
2. Minutes approved for October meeting. MOTION by Shirley second by Wier, APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
3. The Farm Bureau Insurance Services situation was discussed briefly.
4. The irrigation permit for Independent School District 192 was extended until
October 31, 1993, at which time permanent meters are to be installed at all school
facilities. MOTION by Wier second by Shirley. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
5. Project 92-2, Nelson Hills was discussed. No action needed.
6. The standard plates as presented by the Engineer were discussed. The board recommended
a revision for the butterfly valve shutoff. Plateswere approved by consensus with the
above revision.
7. The policies as presented by staff for operation of meters were approved. Changes were
recommended for certain allowances to be made to property coming into Farmington
through annexation. MOTION by Shirley, second by Wier. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. Further discussion about policies relating to hardship cases was discussed. It was
decided to look into the following: 1) Require a financial statement from the applicant.
2) Explore possible arranging with bank to carry these cases with the Water Board being
a co-signer on the loan. Interest at prevailing rate of bank for this type of loan.
3) Payment to the board along with water bill will be the manner these will be collected.
IIIPayments will be treated as regular water usage insofar as billing and payment.
9. Water meters will be inspected by licensed perconnel. Payment for inspection will be
made from amount collected on meter horns.
10. The proposed awareness campaign was discussed. It was felt that there is not a need
for this at present since some of it has already been done and more is planned. The
mailing is to be prepared and presented to the board, perhaps by the secretary, for
approval.
11. The water tower inspection report was discussed. MOTION by Shirley second by Sauber
to pay Water Tower Paint and Repair Co. $2,500. for the inspection. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
12. The lead and copper test report was accepted. No action needed.
13. There was a preliminary presentation of figures for the next years budget. Suggestions
were made to Mr. Henneke concerning the budget. He is to make some revisions. Final
budget to be discussed at December meeting.
14. MOTION by Shirley second by Sauber to pay bills in the amount of $2,799.67. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
15. It was decided to discuss rates for water usage at December meeting.
III 16. Adjourned.
Submitted by,
Mary Wier
Secretary