CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Parkhurst, President (2026), called the meeting to order at 4:10pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Mark Closterman (2027), Mike Lammers (2025), and Gary Buck (2027). Harlan Horst (2026) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Zack Morrison, Water Superintendent, and Diane Hulett, Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gary Buck made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024, Board Meeting. Mike Lammers seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Zack reported that he is continuing to work with the engineers on a final design for the addition of the granular activated carbon units.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Mark Closterman moved to approve the November financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Gary Buck seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
The 2025 Budget was presented for approval which reflected changes discussed at the November meeting. Mike Lammers made a motion to approve the budget followed by a second from Mark Closterman. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
The bid for audit services was submitted. A motion was made by Mark Closterman and seconded by Mike Lammers to accept the bid from Kenney Hales, CPA, for the 2024 audit. All members were in favor; motion carried.
Policy #2024-01 defining Improved and Unimproved lots was submitted for review. A motion was made by Mike Lammers and seconded by Gary Buck to adopt the policy. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
Updates to the Water User and Tap Fee Agreements were submitted for review. A motion was made by Mike Lammers to adopt the revised agreements as presented. Mark Closterman seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack reported that D&F Services recently hooked up flow pacing to the new chemical pumps and he informed the board that the final bill totaling $2100 from Bartlett & West was received for services relating to the Permanganate Pilot Study. Zack also reported that the latest THM/HAA results came back good, and a couple of major leaks were discovered after the recent cold spell. Zack also noted that the colder temperatures have delayed painting of the south tower until spring.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be January 14, 2025, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman
