2024 Annual Meeting
all minutes are in draft form
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING - 2024
The annual meeting of the Jericho-Underhill Water District was held at the United
Church of Underhill in Underhill Flats on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The meeting was called to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance
Joseph O'Brien 41 Maple Ridge Road; Nancy Benson 10 Meadow Lane; Tanner Palmer
333 VT Route 15; Steve Jennings 423 VT Route 15; and Marc Maheux PO Box 236.
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 Joseph O'Brien to accept the Minutes of the 2023 Annual
Meeting as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #3.
A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien to accept the reports of the Treasurer. The motion to accept the reports was unanimously carried. Marc read the comments on the auditors report. Nancy has been unable to find an accountant. Marc recommended Dave Lavallee and Nancy will contact him. A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien to accept the report of the auditors. The motion to accept the report was unanimously carried. On the hydrant replacement in the Trustees' report, Marc has the hydrant specifications for the Fire Department. Joe sent that information to Lance at Simon. Still looking for someone to do the work on the hydrant. A motion was made by Tanner Palmer to accept the report of the Trustees as presented. It was unanimously carried.
Action on Article #4.
Nancy Benson was nominated for Clerk for one year by Joseph 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.
Steve Jennings was nominated for Assistant Clerk for one year by Joseph O'Brien. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Steve Jennings for Assistant Clerk for one year.
Action on Article #6.
Nancy Benson was nominated for Treasurer for one year by Tanner Palmer. 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 Joseph O'Brien. Nominations were closed and the slate of names was so voted.
Action on Article #8.
Andy Forsberg was nominated for Collector for one year by Joseph O'Brien. It was moved nominations be closed. It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Andy Forsberg for Collector for one year.
Action on Article #9.
Joseph O'Brien was nominated as Trustee for a period of three years by Tanner Palmer.
It was so voted and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for Joseph O'Brien.
Action on Article #10.
A motion was made by Joe O'Brien to pay the Clerk $352.04 per month for the services
rendered by the Clerk. The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #11.
A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien to pay the Treasurer $510.22 per month for the
duties of the District Treasurer. The motion was so voted.
Action on Article #12.
A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien 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.
A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien to maintain the current regulations. The motion
was approved. Joe will give Marc the correct numbers to align the connection fees.
Action on Article #14.
A motion was made by Joseph O'Brien to adopt a budget of $142,975.00 to meet the expenses and liabilities of the District and no increase in fees. The painting of the tanks is about five years out. We should be able to add $30,000.00 to the capital fund. Marc said it will cost around $100,000.00 to paint the tanks. The motion was approved.
Action on Article #15.
Not other business was brought forward.
Action on Article #16.
Adjournment at 6:54 p.m.
Attest:
Nancy Benson
Clerk