September 2023 minutes
All minutes are in draft form
September 5, 2023
6:00 p.m.
United Church of Underhill
TRUSTEES PRESENT OPERATORS PRESENT WEB MANAGER
Joe O’Brien
Steve Jennings CLERK ASST. OPERATOR
Nancy Benson
1. Call to Order and Welcome. Joe O’Brien called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Joe added 7D – Allocation at 45 Poker Hill to the Agenda. The Agenda was adopted as revised.
2. Review and approval of minutes of previous meeting(s). Minutes from the August meeting were approved.
3. Review and approval of financial statements. The financial reports for August were approved. Nancy will check the Profit & Loss Statement for the U.S. Bank payment.
4. Customer Comments. Joe spoke with Robert Brunelle regarding dark water.
5. Operations Report.
Test Results and Testing.
Bacteria results negative.
Fluoride results within tolerance.
Routine testing and operations.
Brian said the flow switch stopped working, so the metering pumps did not come on. Brian replaced the switch.
Steve asked about a fall date for hydrant flushing. Joe will check.
Andy is covering for Brian this week. Joe will ask Brian if he is interested in obtaining a license.
6. Old Business.
A. Nothing new on the Mill Development.
B. Nothing new on United Church.
C. Have not heard from the State on the Sanitary Survey. Joe will take off the Agenda.
D. Joe e-mailed SOS and they said they will keep us in mind. Joe will press later in the year.
7. New Business.
A. The budget was set at $145,000.00 for income. We should be close to $170,000.00 at the end of the month. Expenses are close to $100,000.00. Joe will develop the budge for the annual meeting and will send to Steve and Tanner before meeting.
B. It was agreed that the usage fee would be raised by 3% and the base fee would remain the same. The rate for the hookups will be raised by $100.00.
C. The annual meeting with be at 6:00 p.m. on October 3. Steve is up for election.
D. The allocation for 45 Poker Hill Road was accepted.
8. Next Regular Meeting. Next regular meeting October 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
9. Review and Approve Bills. Bills were reviewed and approved.
Adjournment. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Benson, Clerk/Treasurer
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Joe O’Brien, President