The meeting was called to order by Mike Deck at 4:11 PM. Those in attendance were board members (Nick Bennett and Bob Champ) and Water System Operators Frank Hauke and Dick Winters. Mark Johns and Rick Moeller were absent (excused). No members of the public were present.

The minutes of the 11 July 2005 meeting were discussed. Nick Bennett made the motion that we approve the minutes of the 11 July 2005 meeting. Bob Champ seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Mary Wagner had e-mailed the financial packet to the board (Balance Sheet, P&L ytd comparison, P&L budget vs. actual, transaction report). Also e-mailed were usage comparisons, the storage tank project expenses vs. budget, the storage tank expenditures and a cash flow worksheet.

The cost of water was discussed and it was noted that we mark up water from Lafayette by $1 per 1K gallons until we reach 80K gallons where the markup goes to $2 per 1K gallons. In July the usage was about 2.7 million gallons.

The final check has been issued to Bassett and the drain has been cemented into the ditch. Frank thought that perhaps the cement is not all the way to the ditch edge but it is not thought to be a problem.

• We put in 1.5 hrs monitoring and 8 hrs maintaining the system from July 6, 2005 thru August 1, 2005.

• Took water sample for E-Coli lab test at fire hydrant at 7274 Spring Drive. Flushed hydrant per procedure. Chlorine measured 0.83 mg/l. Sample passed.

• Read water meters on 7-31-2005.

• We flushed an outline fire hydrant at Bench Mark.

• Cherryvale fire department checked out 4 hydrants on our system. We observed the effects at the pump house.

• Checked in to a very low flow of water coming out of the road in Bench Mark. We think it is from ground water.

• The pump house got a new roof with two vents in it.

• The system pumped 2,705,000 gallons last month.

• Two customers used over 100,000 gallons this month, (Rusk – 196,000; Rickel – 113,000).

• Replaced power supply for event recorder.

When Cherryvale checked the hydrants it was noted that the pressure dropped to as low as 40psi.

The road is scheduled for repair in Benchmark.

The power supply cost was $29.

It was also noted that our limit for pumping is about 220 gpm. Peak usage occurs from 5-8 am.

Unfinished Business:

A. Water Tank Construction status and issues:

The water tank is done and in full operation.

B. Pumpstation roof:

The roof has been replaced.

C. Hydroseeding:

D. Enclosed Space Discussion:

Tabled until the next meeting.

New Business:

Vent Pumphouse Basement

Frank and Dick will continue to look into venting the lower level of the pumphouse so that it is not defined as an enclosed space. Frank also noted rust and corrosion on the tanks so he will look into cleaning and painting them.

Procedures:

We still need to get as built plans from Terry, including electricals. Also, we were to get valve locations from Terry. Frank and Dick will document procedures.

Water News:

Nick finished the draft of the Water News. Mike will supply a paragraph for the newsletter and Nick will supply to Mary for incorporation in next month’s billing.

Director’s Comments:

Mike has a form to fill out for Bassett and again it was noted that they did a very good job on the storage tank.

A motion was made to adjourn by Nick Bennett, seconded by Bob Champ and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 PM.

The above is respectfully submitted by the secretary…Bob Champ, August 16, 2005.