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 Harlan Horst (2026), Mark Closterman (2027), Gary Buck (2027) and Mike Lammers (2028). 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 March 18, 2025, Board Meeting. Mike Lammers seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Zack informed the board that the Department of Natural Resources has requested clarification on a few items from the engineering plans which relate to the addition of the Granular Activated Carbon units, so he and the engineers are working to address these.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the March financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Mike Lammers seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
Reinvestment of Certificates of Deposit which are due to mature at the end of the month were discussed. Harlan Horst made a motion to reinvest $160,000 for 23mo @ 4.25% with Putnam County State Bank, and $40,000 for 12mo @ 4.0% with Farmer’s Bank of Northern MO, adding that approval be given to Zack Morrison to choose the best rate on each CD if percentages change before maturity. Mark Closterman seconded. All members voted in favor; motion approved.
Harlan Horst and Gary Buck, members of VVA’s Fishing Committee, brought to the board’s attention that residents have reported seeing people fishing from the settling basins. These basins are part of the water district’s distribution system and are private property. No one other than water district personnel are permitted in this area so signs will be posted indicating Private Property and No Trespassing.
Reorganization of the board after the recent election was discussed. Mike Lammers made a motion to retain the same officers. Gary Buck seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack reported that Hogan’s started sandblasting and painting the south water tower last week, plus he discussed the need to update his desktop computer. A motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mark Closterman to purchase a new computer. All voted in favor; motion carried. Zack also informed the board that valve box risers are being installed as time permits and a total of two leak repairs, one meter reset, and 36 locates were completed within the last month.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be May 20, 2025, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman
