The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff

February 21, 2017

STATE OF ALABAMA

CHEROKEE COUNTY

The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff met for their regular business meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Utility Board room located at 4971 AL Hwy 68, Cedar Bluff Alabama. Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.

Roll Call:

Norman Burton	Present	James Bo Martin Present

Tammy Crane	Absent Linda Pickelsimer Present

Cindy Early	Present

Minutes for the January 17, 2017 meeting were presented for approval. A motion was made by Linda Pickelsimer to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Bo Martin.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Crane

Treasurer Linda Pickelsimer presented January financials for approval. Mrs. Pickelsimer stated the water department had a gain of $849.28. Water department has a year to date gain of $1,197.46. The sewer department had a monthly loss of -$13,098.74 and a year to date loss of -$28,006.70. Both departments combined had a monthly loss of -$12,249.46 and a year to date loss of -$26,809.26. Mrs. Pickelsimer made a motion to approve financials as presented. Motion was seconded by Norman Burton.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Crane

The USDA Bond Repayment Schedule was brought up at this time. After some discussion, Vice Chair Norman Burton requested Chief Utility Clerk Jenni Burt schedule a meeting with Andrew Wackerle of USDA concerning the large payment amounts due annually.

In the Manager's Report, Manager Jeff Harrell introduced guests Brent Tidwell and Nick McMichen, who are interested in purchasing the Spray Irrigator that is no longer in use. The concern of the legality of selling the equipment without advertising or bidding was discussed. Manager Harrell told the Board he would check and make sure it was legal to do so. Vice Chair Burton made a motion to declare the equipment surplus and accept the offer of $14,500.00 if it is legal to do so. Motion was seconded by Bo Martin.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Crane

At this time, Manager Harrell gave the Board an update concerning Countryside Village Trailer Park. Mr. Jordan has been in touch with Mr. Harrell stating he has the funds to move forward with replacing Northeast Alabama Water meters with our water meters.

The need for a new sign was next on the agenda. After discussing the quotes received, Norman Burton made a motion to allow Accel Graphics to install 12 inch lettering to read "Cedar Bluff Utilities". Motion was seconded by Bo Martin.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Crane

The sign on the side of the building covering where the ATM machine was removed was mentioned. The Board agreed to let Manager Harrell and board member Bo Martin decide what needs to be done.

Unfinished business of possible collection options was tabled.

After assuring there was no further business Chairman Early asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Linda Pickelsimer and seconded by Norman Burton.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Crane

Meeting adjourned at 5:05pm.

APPROVED March 21, 2017:

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CINDY EARLY, CHAIRMAN

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JENNI BURT, SECRETARY