Handy Sanitary District
Regular Meeting of the Board
January 10, 2008

Minutes

             Attendees: Norman Hunt-Chairman, Tim Loflin, Keith Loflin, Ron Niland-General Manager, Renae Snider-Clerk to the Board, Frank Wells-Attorney

             Norman Hunt called the meeting to order and there were no guests registered to speak.

             Approval of Minutes: The Board reviewed the December Minutes and Tim Loflin made a motion to approve the Minutes as written. Keith Loflin seconded, passed by the Board 3-0.

             Ron Niland explained that Fred Hobbs had other engagements and was not available to attend the meeting to give project updates. The Board discussed the Badin Lake Sewer Project and Ron Niland explained that the US Forestry Service had issued the FONSI, which will now go through a public comment period before the state clearinghouse. He further discussed that following the clearinghouse, the state would begin the 4-6 month review of the project plans, and then the project may be bid out, possibly around July, for 45-60 days. He discussed that assuming the project was still ok financially at this point; the contract document process would begin, followed by approval from the state funding agencies, and then the construction, which should be starting around one year from now. The Board discussed holding an informational meeting, maybe in March sometime, to update the public on the progress of the project. Discussion followed about Badin Shores Resort and about items to discuss when Fred or someone else from HUA comes to the February Board meeting.

             Loflin Fabrication Sewer Project: The Board discussed the engineering for the project and agreed that Ron Niland should get several quotes from engineering firms.

             Financial Report: Ron Niland presented the monthly financial report and discussed that he felt that everything was in good shape and in line with the budget. The Board reviewed.

             Water Loss Report: Ron Niland discussed that loss was still improving a little. Tim Loflin commended the field employees on their efforts and encouraged them to continue.

             US Forestry Service Estimate: Ron Niland discussed that the District had to approve the cost estimate from the Forestry Service, for the mitigation and monitoring requirements associated with the protection of the sunflower, before the Forestry Service would issue a special use permit for the construction and maintenance of sewer lines on National Forest System lands. Tim Loflin made a motion to approve the cost estimate in the amount of $21,080.00. Keith Loflin seconded, passed by the Board 3-0.

             Harborgate: Ron Niland informed the Board that the water was on in Harborgate.

             Davidson Water cut on: Discussion of whether or not the field employees could turn Davidson Water on and off, in emergency situations. The Board agreed that the field employees should make the decision when to turn it on or off.

             Crown Castle: Ron Niland discussed that Ken Chase had sent him a proposed lease agreement, but that he is turning it over to Frank Wells, to make modifications to. The Board and Ron Niland discussed some possible amounts and terms of the agreement.

             Tim Loflin made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Keith Loflin, passed by the Board 3-0.

             Adjourned.