CALL TO ORDER
Kyle Parkhurst, President, called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Harlan Horst, Mark Closterman, Gary Buck and Mike Lammers. 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 July 21, 2026, Board Meeting. Harlan Horst seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Zack informed the board that the scheduled startup date to test the GAC units is 8/25. If no issues are present, the tanks will be filled with carbon within a couple of weeks. Once the carbon is sufficiently backwashed, the required water samples will be taken and sent to DNR.
NEW BUSINESS
Financial Report:
The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Diane informed the board that CD#307 renewed on 8/4/26 for another 3mo term at the same interest rate. Harlan Horst moved to approve the July financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Gary Buck seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried.
Propane bids for the 2026-2027 were discussed. A motion was made by Mike Lammers and seconded by Mark Closterman to accept the bid from St. Joseph Petroleum Company. All members voted in favor; motion approved.
Updates to the Water User and Tap Fee Agreements were reviewed. Harlan Horst made a motion and Mike Lammers seconded to adopt the changes as presented. All members voted in favor; motion approved.
Policy #2026.01, which requires payment of all outstanding balances prior to any water connection, was reviewed. Gary Buck made a motion to adopt the policy, followed by a second from Mark Closterman. All members voted in favor; motion approved.
A brief discussion was held regarding violations of the Water User Agreement. The topic was tabled until Zack can consult with the district’s attorney.
DISCUSSION
Superintendent Report:
Zack informed the board that the fire hydrants were recently flushed as part of DNR’s requirement to routinely work valves in the distribution system. He also reported that the PFOS/PFAS test results were negative which now puts the district on a reduced testing schedule. Zack brought to the board’s attention that there is no ladder guard on the south water tower which could result in a violation during the district’s next inspection. He noted that the cost would be around $800. Harlan Horst made a motion to add a ladder guard to the south tower followed by a second from Mike Lammers. All voted to approve; motion carried.
Zack also reported that one meter installation and 30 locates were completed in the past month.
Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be September 15, 2026, at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Closterman
