2018 Annual meeting
all minutes are in draft form
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING - 2018
The annual meeting of the Jericho-Underhill Water District was held in the United Church of Underhill in Underhill Flats on Monday, October 1, 2018. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.
Attendance
Jane Maheux 38 Poker Hill Road; Joe O’Brien 41 Maple Ridge Road; Jason Ritter 7 Brook Bend; Marc Maheux 38 Poker Hill Road; Nancy Benson 10 Meadow Lane
Action on Article #1.
Marc Maheux was nominated to serve as moderator for one year. The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #2.
A motion was made by Joe O’Brien to accept the Minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #3.
The profit and loss year to date report was printed for the wrong dates. The correct report was viewed on the computer and the new report will be e-mailed to the Trustees. A motion was made by Jason Ritter to accept the reports of the Treasurer. The motion to accept the reports was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Jason Ritter to accept the report of the Auditors as presented. It was unanimously carried. The Auditors made a request that the audit be moved to after the close of the fiscal year on September 30. A motion was made by Jason Ritter to change the audit to after the close of the fiscal year. It was unanimously carried. A motion was made by Jason Ritter to accept the reports of the Trustees as presented. It was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #4.
Nancy Benson 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 Nancy Benson for Clerk for one year.
Action on Article #5.
Jason Ritter was nominated for Assistant 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 Jason Ritter for Assistant Clerk for one year.
Action on Article #6.
Nancy Benson was nominated for Treasurer for one year by Jason Ritter. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Nancy Benson for Treasurer for one year.
Action on Article #7.
The slate of Vicki Milton, Harland Blodgett and William 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 Jason Ritter. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Joe O’Brien.
Action on Article #10.
A motion was made by Joe O’Brien to pay the Clerk $276.00 per month for the services rendered by the Clerk. The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #11.
A motion was made by Joe O’Brien to pay the Treasurer $416.00 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 $350.00 and each of the other two Trustees $200.00 per year to cover their expenses. The motion was approved.
Action on Article #13.
Joe O’Brien reported edits were still being worked on for the District Regulations. A motion was made by Jason Ritter to remove the fee schedule from the Regulations. The motion was approved.
Action on Article #14.
A motion was made by Jason Ritter to adopt a budget of $148,732.21 to meet the expenses and liabilities of the District and a five percent (5%) increase in the base fee, usage fee and sprinklers fee, effective immediately. The motion was approved.
Action on Article #15.
No other business.
Action on Article #16.
Adjournment at 7:43 p.m.
Attest:
Nancy Benson
Clerk