2014 Annual meeting
all minutes are in draft form
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING - 2014
The annual meeting of the Jericho-Underhill Water District was held in the United Church of Underhill in Underhill Flats on Monday, October 6, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Attendance
Peter Mitchell, 390 Vt. Rte 15; Jane Maheux, 38 Poker Hill Rd.; Marc Maheux, 38 Poker Hill Rd.; William Frank, 19 Poker Hill Road, Joe O’Brien, 41 Maple Ridge Rd; Harland Blodgett 32 Poker Hill Rd 14 Palmer Lane; Vicki Milton 12 Park Street; Jason Ritter 7 Brook Bend; Glenn Martin 54B River road.
Action on Article #1.
William Frank was nominated to serve as moderator for one year. The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #2.
A motion was made by Peter Mitchell to accept the Minutes of the 2013 Annual Meeting as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #3.
A motion was made by Marc Maheux to accept the reports of the Treasurer as presented. The motion to accept the reports as presented was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Joe O’Brien to accept the report of the Auditors as presented. It was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Joe O’Brien to accept the report of the Trustees as presented. It was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #4.
Jane Maheux was nominated for Clerk for one year by Joe O’Brien. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Jane Maheux for Clerk for one year.
Action on Article #5.
Joe O’Brien was nominated for Assistant Clerk for one year by Jane Maheux and. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Joe O’Brien for Assistant Clerk for one year.
Action on Article #6.
Jane Maheux was nominated for Treasurer for one year by Jason Ritter. It was moved that nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Jane Maheux for Treasurer for one year.
Action on Article #7.
The slate of Vicki Milton, Harland Blodgett, and Bill VanDeventer were nominated to serve as District Auditors for one year by Jane Maheux. Nominations were closed and the slate of names was so voted.
Action on Article #8.
Dwight Decoster was nominated for Collector for one year by Jane Maheux. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Dwight DeCoster for collector for one year.
Action on Article #9.
Joe O’Brien was nominated as trustee for a period of three years by Peter Mitchell. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Joe O’Brien as trustee for three years.
Action on Article #10.
A motion was made by Peter Mitchell to pay the Clerk $264 per month for the services rendered by the Clerk. The motion was so voted
Action on Article #11.
A motion was made by Peter Mitchell to pay the Treasurer $398 per month for the duties of the District Treasurer. The motion was so voted
Action on Article #12.
A motion was made by Jane Maheux to pay the President $350 and each of the other two Trustees $200 per year to cover their expenses. The motion was approved and then the motion was approved.
Action on Article #13.
A motion was made by Joe O’Brien stating,
a. Shall the Jericho-Underhill Water District amend Section 27 Water Rates and Charges of the Regulations of the Jericho-Underhill Water District to ncrease the Minimum base fee from $40.00 per calendar quarter to $43.00 per calendar quarter, the increase to be effective October 1, 2014; and
b. Shall the Jericho-Underhill Water District amend Section 27 Water Rates and Charges of the Regulations of the Jericho-Underhill Water District to increase the Metered Rates for Each 1000 gallons from $4.25 to $4.55, the increase to be effective October 1, 2014; and
c. Shall the Jericho-Underhill Water District amend Section 27 Water Rates and Charges of the Regulations of the Jericho-Underhill Water District to increase the Sprinkler Fee from $75.00 per calendar quarter to $80.00 per calendar quarter the increase to be effective October 1, 2014;
d. Shall the Jericho-Underhill Water District amend Section 27 Water Rates and Charges of the Regulations of the Jericho-Underhill Water District to increase the Each person up through six people fee to $22.00 per calendar quarter and the Each person thereafter add fee to $18.00 per calendar quarter, the increase to be effective October 1, 2014.
The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #14.
A motion was made by Marc Maheux shall the voters of the Jericho-Underhill Water District authorize the District Board to borrow an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for a period not to exceed 20 years for the purposes of upgrading infrastructure along Vermont Route 15 in Underhill prior to the construction by the Town of Underhill, VT of sidewalks along VT Route 15 in Underhill, VT. The motion was so voted
Action on Article #15.
A motion was made by Peter Mitchell to adopt a budget of $206,522.00 to meet the expenses and liabilities of the District. The motion to adopt a budget of $206,522.00 was so voted.
Action on Article #16
Peter Mitchell wanted to thank everyone involved with the district for all their hard work and effort.
Action on Article #17
Adjournment at 7:38 pm
Attest:
Jane Maheux
Clerk