PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT #13
Minutes of the April 18, 2006
Regular Session of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Directors of Public Water District #13, Jefferson County, Missouri met in
regular session at 7:15 p.m. on April 18, 2006 at the Lake Tishomingo Community House, Hillsboro, Missouri.

Preliminary Matters:
Ray Dickhaner, attorney for the citizens petitioning the Circuit Court of Jefferson County for the formation of Public Water District #13 made an announcement that the Petition had been approved by voters at the April 4, 2006 election. Mr. Dickhaner being a Notary and a Municipal Judge gave the Directors' Oath to the Directors appointed by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, namely Marilyn Meyer, Lou Harting, Rich Hirsch, Larry Kimmel and Henry Brym. Whereupon, Larry Kimmel agreed to serve as temporary Chairman of the meeting and the meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m.

Roll Call of Directors:
The following Directors being present or absent as indicated:
Name	Present/Absent
Marilyn Meyer	Present
Lou Harting	Present
Rich Hirsch	Present
Larry Kimmel	Present
Henry Brym	Present

Motion was made by Lou Harting and seconded by Marilyn Meyer to accept the Agenda. On voice vote, all Directors were in favor of accepting the Agenda.

New Business:
Election of Officers: Motion was made by Larry Kimmel for the nomination of Lou Harting as Chairman. Motion was further made by Marilyn Meyer and seconded by Rich Hirsch for the nomination of Larry Kimmel as Chairman. Upon voice vote, Larry Kimmel received a majority of the votes cast and was named Chairman of the District.

Motion was made by Marilyn Meyer and seconded by Rich Hirsch to elect Lou Harting as Vice-Chairman of the District. Upon voice vote, Lou Harting received a majority of the votes cast and was named Vice‑Chairman of the District.

Motion was made by Lou Harting and seconded by Marilyn Meyer for the nomination of Rich Hirsch as Secretary. Upon voice vote, Rich Hirsch received a majority of the votes cast and was named Secretary of the District.

Motion was made by Rich Hirsch and seconded by Lou Harting to elect Marilyn Meyer as Treasurer of the District. Upon voice vote, Marilyn Meyer received a majority of the votes cast and was named Treasurer of the District.

Presentment of Official Election Certificate from  County Clerk Janet McMillian: Ray Dickhaner presented the Board with the official Election Certificate approving the formation of the District at the April 4, 2006 election.

Ray Dickhaner reported that the District was eligible to petition the Circuit Court of Jefferson County for the authority to furnish central sewer service to the citizens of the District. Motion was made by Marilyn Meyer, seconded by Lou Harting, that the District petition the Circuit Court of Jefferson County for sewer service authority. On voice vote, all Directors were in favor. The Chairman executed the proper Petition for Court authority to furnish sewer service. Attorney Dickhaner advised that the Petition would be filed, a hearing date on the Petition would be set and notice of the hearing would be published. It was anticipated that the Court would grant the District authority to provide sewer service prior to the June regular meeting of the District.

Attorney Dickhaner presented the Board with suggested Resolutions for authority to contract for the services of Brunjes & Associates, Inc. and attorney Ray Dickhaner, for their respective services. Motion was made by Lou Harting, seconded by Marilyn Meyer, that the Resolutions be adopted. On voice vote, all Directors were in favor of both Resolutions.

A question was raised concerning the meeting schedule of the District. Attorney Dickhaner advised that the District should schedule a regular and recurring monthly meeting date, subject to change at the direction of the Board, in the event of a conflict in meeting date or other emergency. A Motion was made by Rich Hirsch and seconded by Lou Harting that the District regularly meet on the second Monday of every month. On voice vote, the Motion carried unanimously.

Attorney's Report:
Ray Dickhaner reported to the Board as to the procedures being followed, to receive authority to provide sewer service and the timing for the Bond Issue Resolution and the necessary voter approval. Because of the requirements of newspaper publication of the notice of the hearing to receive sewer authority, the June meeting would be the earliest meeting at which the Board could consider a Bond Issue Resolution and the day determined for voting.

Engineering Report:
Engineer Bill Brunjes made a report concerning the boundaries of the District, identification of homeowners and property owners within the District and plans for a sand filter sewage treatment system. Engineer Brunjes gave significant detail as to how the system would be built, how individual users would be connected and serviced and also the long‑range future of the sewer treatment plant and related expansions.

There was a significant question and answer session which followed Engineer Brunjes' update and report and numerous comments and questions were raised. There was a general discussion on a wide range of issues involving the District, the plans for sewer system and the potential for expansion and neighboring development.

There being no other formal business to come before the Board, a Motion to adjourn was made and seconded at 8:45 p.m., with all Directors in approval.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ray Dickhaner
Acting Recording Secretary

Approved this 8th day of May, 2006.

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Secretary	Chairman

May 8, 2006
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