CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Parkhurst, President (2026), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Harlan Horst (2026), Mike Lammers (2025), and Mark Closterman (2024). Gary Buck (2024) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Zack Morrison, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Water Operator, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Harlan Horst made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2024 Board Meeting. Mark Closterman seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.

OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.

NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the January financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Mike Lammers seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.

DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack informed the board that he received approval from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to start the 30-day Pilot Study for adding permanganate to the treatment plan. He also received approval on 2/26/24 from DNR to add the Granular Activated Carbon units back to the treatment process. Brian Hoellein with Bartlett & West will need to develop an engineering plan as the next step. Zack noted that he and Gary plan to make a trip on 3/7 to inspect the two stainless steel units which are to be purchased. Zack also reported that locates for the company laying fiber optic cable are almost complete and he informed the board that Gary will be attending the MRWA Spring Conference at St. Charles, MO next week.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be March 19, 2024 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman