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), 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 October 21, 2025, Board Meeting. Mike Lammers seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Zack gave the following update on the GAC unit addition: A bid was received from Kirt Hangley for electrical work at a cost of $23,469. A motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mark Closterman to approve the contract. All members voted in favor; motion passed. Decker Construction also provided a shipping update on the pump skid which is now expected to be after the first of the year.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Harlan Horst moved to approve the October financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Mike Lammers seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
Preliminary budget figures were discussed with the final 2026 Budget to be presented at the December meeting for approval.
Water rates and fees were reviewed. The board decided to make a small increase in the usage rate, which is anything above the first 1000 gallons. A motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mike Lammers to increase the usage rate by .75 per 1000 gallon effective 1/1/2026. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack informed the board that due to the district’s riding mower needing some major repairs before the 2026 mowing season, he had been checking for end of year sales and recently found a 2025 Ferris zero turn mower at Terry Implement. Mike Lammers made a motion to approve the purchase with a second from Mark Closterman. All members voted in favor; motion approved. Zack also reported that one meter installation and 23 locates have been completed in the last month.
Per RsMO 610.021.3, a motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mark Closterman to enter closed session. Roll call votes were: Kyle Parkhurst-yes, Harlan Horst-yes, Mark Closterman-yes, Gary Buck-yes, Mike Lammers-yes. The motion was approved and the board entered closed session at 5:30pm. At 5:50pm, the board left closed session.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be December 18, 2025, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman
