The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff

May 15, 2018

STATE OF ALABAMA

CHEROKEE COUNTY

The Utilities Board of the Town of Cedar Bluff met for their regular business meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018 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 Absent

Cindy Early	Present Donald Sanders Present

James Bo Martin Present

Minutes for the March 20, 2018 meeting were presented for approval. A motion to approve was made by Cindy Early. The motion was seconded by Donald Sanders.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Pickelsimer

Financials for the months of March and April were next on the agenda. For the month of March the water department had a loss of -$656.63 and year to date gain of $28,919.96. The sewer department had a monthly loss of -$3,912.46 and year to date loss of -$12,037.57. Both departments combined had a monthly loss of -$4,569.09 and year to date gain of $16,882.39. Treasurer Pickelsimer was absent but had previously approved the March financials. Donald Sanders made a motion to accept the financials, on recommendation of Treasurer Pickelsimer, as presented. Motion was seconded by Cindy Early.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Pickelsimer

For the month of April the water department had a gain of $3,136.46 and a year to date gain of 31,737.22. The sewer department had a gain of $303.57 and a year to date loss of - $12,053.20. Both departments combined had a monthly gain of $3,440.03 and a year to date gain of $19,684.02. Norman Burton made a motion to accept the April financials as presented with the recommendation of Mrs. Pickelsimer. Motion was seconded by Cindy Early.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Pickelsimer

In Manager's Report, Manager Jeff Harrell presented the Board with a printout of work performed by utility workers for the months of March and April. In March the log consisted of 11 water leaks, 5 water meter replaced, and 1 pump station repair, with a total of 96 work orders performed. The month of April consisted of 23 water leaks, 2 water taps, 1 sewer tap, 1 water meter replaced, and 1 water main repair, with a total of 93 work orders performed.

In new business, the 2017 MWPP Report was presented to the Board for approval. Norman Burton made a motion to approve the report as prepared by L.A.D.D. Environmental. Motion was seconded by Donald Sanders.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Pickelsimer

In unfinished business, sick time retirement conversion was next on the agenda. Manager Harrell had previously requested the Board consider allowing employees to convert their accrued unused sick time toward retirement credit hours. In order for the employees to be able to do so, a resolution must be adopted and sent to The Retirement Systems of Alabama. After discussion, Norman Burton made a motion to adopt the resolution. Motion was seconded by Cindy Early.

Motion Carried (4-0)

AYE: Burton, Early, Martin, Sanders

NAY: None

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: Pickelsimer

The water rate study was tabled until A.R.W.A. has completed the study. Norman Burton asked Chief Utility Clerk Jenni Burt to email the results to the Board as soon as they are received.

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

Meeting was adjourned at 4:25pm.