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 November 18, 2025, 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 November financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Mike Lammers seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
The 2026 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 Harlan Horst. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
The bid for audit services was submitted. A motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Mark Closterman to accept the bid from Kenney Hales, CPA, for the 2025 audit. All members were in favor; motion carried.
The 2026 Viking Valley Association Equipment Rental Agreement was submitted for review. A motion was made by Mike Lammers and seconded by Gary Buck to approve. All members voted in favor; motion carried.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack informed the board that the valve replacement at the standpipe has been completed and the one for the ball tower has been scheduled. He also reported that the Trihalomethane (THM) test results came back good for the 4th quarter and noted that he is checking with Kenny DeWitt on the cost to add a temperature sensor alarm to the pumphouse. Zack recommended that the board update the district’s personnel manual to include the five federal holidays not currently paid. The board decided to discuss the issue further in Executive Session at the end of the meeting. Zack also reported that one leak repair and 30 locates have been completed in the last month
Per RsMO 610.021.3, a motion was made by Harlan Horst and seconded by Gary Buck 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 5:00pm. At 5:45pm, the board left closed session.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be January 20, 2026, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman
