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February 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

February 18, 2020 Minutes of the Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. In attendance were Board Members Tim Pendleton, Ruby Cosby, Barry Braman, Anna Riquelme, Joanne Kayser and Garry Everson. No shareholders were in attendance.

The minutes of the November 2019 Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby Cosby moved to accept the minutes as written. Joanne Kayser seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-0.

The minutes of the December 2019 Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby Cosby moved to accept the minutes as written. Joanne Kayser seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-0.

The minutes of the January 2020 Board Meeting were reviewed. Ruby Cosby moved to accept the minutes as written. Joanne Kayser seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-0.

The January 2020 Financial Report was reviewed. Anna Riquelme moved to accept the financial report as presented. Ruby Cosby seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-0.

Old Business

A.Again, additional E-mails were received from MKN requesting information. The information is not relevant to replacement meters. Regardless, all information has been supplied to MKN.

B.All of the tanks at both Sites 1 and 2 were cleaned on 02/06/20. The tank floors were vacuumed, the walls of the tanks were inspected, and all leaks were patched. LEC provided video recordings of the cleanings.

C.Tim and Ron Tice are developing a list of core parts to have on hand to avoid weekend opening charges. The heavy duty wire shelving is assembled and ready in the storage container.

D.Tim Pendleton met with Steve Wallace, MISCO Water, at Averydale Mutual Water Company. Steve reviewed our needs for providing sufficient water to our water users during peak season. They visited both Sites. Steve researched the system which would best meet our needs to treat our water. A replacement system for Site 1 MIOX system is quoted at $37,360. Tim opts to replace the Site 1 system and then retain the old system to use for repair parts for the Site 2. Ruby Cosby moved to purchase the new MIOX system for Site 1. Joanne Kayser seconded the motion. The motion passes 6-0-0.

E.Site 1 electrical building requirements is tabled to next month.

F.Cleaning of the pressure tanks is not feasible.

G.Replacement of the relief valve at Site 1 is continued to next month.

H.The issue of backflow preventers on mobile home parks and commercial businesses is tabled while Tim researches the definitive requirements needed

I.The issue of a source for blended water should a need arise was discussed. Western Skies Trailer Park is amenable to providing water as an emergency source. AMWC would provide emergency water to Western Skies Trailer Park as a reciprocal agreement.

J.The possibility of connecting our water system to a public water system is tabled at this time.

New Business

A. The computer used by Anna in the office is not functioning properly. The computer used by Alma is more than seven years old and uses Microsoft 7. Barry Braman moves to replace both computers, upgrade the operating systems to most current software available, and restore the wireless network to full function for the office’s computer system. Joanne Kayser seconded the motion. The motion passes 6-0-0.

B.Tim Pendleton is preparing a budget for 2020. The income and expense report for 2019 is being used for projecting line item amounts.

C.Garry Everson addressed the board about the flooding, mud and dirt on 30th Street East at Avenues H-8 and H-10. This item is tabled until the next meeting.


As no shareholders are in attendance, there is no need to adjourn to Executive Session. Ruby moved to adjourn the meeting. Joanne seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18p.m.

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