The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff

December 19, 2017

STATE OF ALABAMA

CHEROKEE COUNTY

The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff met for their regular business meeting Tuesday, December 19, 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	Linda Pickelsimer Present

Cindy Early	Present Donald Sanders Present

James Bo Martin Present

Minutes for the November 21, 2017 meeting were presented for approval. A motion to approve was made by Donald Sanders. The motion was seconded by Cindy Early.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Treasurer Pickelsimer presented financials for the month of November. The water department had a monthly gain of $2,474.50 and year to date gain of $18,781.02. The sewer department had a monthly loss of -$1,154.12 and year to date gain of $291.49. Both departments combined had a monthly gain of $1,320.38 and year to date gain of $19,072.51. Treasurer Pickelsimer made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Motion was seconded by Donald Sanders.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

In Manager's Report, Manager Jeff Harrell presented the board a printout of work performed by utility workers for the month of November. It consisted of 11 water leaks, 2 water meters replaced, 5 manholes repaired, with a total of 45 work orders performed.

Manager Harrell also presented the Board with yearly Employee Evaluations to review.

At this time, Manager Harrell informed the Board of a meeting he and Chairman Martin had with Northeast AL Water Manager and Chairman. He said they had agreed to lower our $.20 increase they had imposed on the Board to $.10, pending their Board's approval in January meeting.

The subject of Trunk or Treat and advertising was brought up at this time. After some discussion concerning legalities of advertising, it was decided to ask the Board's accountant about this matter.

In new business, Treasurer Pickelsimer informed the Board of a reminder of Bond payments to be drafted on January 1, 2018.

Also, the Board had received an insurance renewal from AMIC. They are offering a 3 year policy with a yearly 2% credit option. After some discussion a motion was made by Cindy Early to select the 3 year option and to add uninsured motorist and automobile medical payments to our existing policy. Motion was seconded by Bo Martin.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

In other new business, Norman Burton brought to the Board's attention a problem with people moving in storage buildings for residency within the town. After some discussion, Norman Burton made a motion for the Utility Board to go on record stating the Board supports the idea of requiring a Certificate of Occupancy before sewer service is hooked up to a property, pending the upcoming sewer ordinance. Chairman Martin seconded the motion.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mr. Burton also requested Chief Utility Clerk Jenni Burt email the Board's attorney informing him of the issue and request that he meet with the Town's attorney concerning this issue.

At this time, Donald Sanders brought up the issue of Christmas Bonuses for Board employees. At 4:50pm Treasurer Pickelsimer asked to go into executive session to discuss good name and character, to reconvene afterwards.

Meeting reconvened at 4:56pm.

Treasurer Pickelsimer made a motion to increase each hourly employee's wages by $.50 per hour and to increase Manager Harrell's weekly salary by $20.00 for 2018. Motion was seconded by Donald Sanders.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Also, Mrs. Pickelsimer made a motion to give the employees a one-time pay increase of $100.00 for the month December.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

After assuring there was no other business, Donald Sanders made the motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Norman Burton.

Motion Carried (5-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Pickelsimer, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Meeting was adjourned at 5:07pm.

APPROVED February 20, 2018:

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JAMES W. MARTIN, CHAIRMAN

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JENNI BURT, SECRETARY