PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT #13
Minutes of the September 19, 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 7:05 p.m. on September 19, 2006 at the Lake Tishomingo Community Center, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Roll Call of Directors:
The following Directors being present or absent as indicated:
	Name	Present/Absent
	Marilyn Meyer	Present
	Lou Harting	Absent
	Rich Hirsch	Present
	Larry Kimmel	Present
	Henry Brym	Present 

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

The Minutes of the Meeting of August 15, 2006 were read by Secretary Rich Hirsch. The following correction was made to the Minutes:

Line 35 on Page 1 of the Minutes, a sentence was added: On voice vote the motion to accept the district map was approved unanimously .

There was a Motion made by Marilyn Meyer to approve the as‑corrected Minutes. Second was by Henry Brym. On voice vote, the Minutes of the previous session were duly approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
We received a bill from the County Clerk’s Office for $502.95 which is the estimated cost of the November bond election. Larry Kimmel made a motion to request that the Lake Tishomingo Property Owners Association (LTPOA) loan the Sewer Board money to pay this bill until funds become available to the Sewer District.  Motion seconded by RH.  On voice vote the motion was approved.

Old Business:
•	There was no old business

New Business:	
•	Plan for promoting November bond election
We received a letter from Eng. Brunjes listing ways to promote sewers and therefore get voters to pass the November bond election.  
An informational meeting will be held for the general public on Tuesday October 10 at 7pm. This is the normal meeting date and time of the LTPOA meeting, so attendance should be good. There will be a follow-up meeting on Tuesday October 17 at 7pm which is the normal meeting time for the Sewer District Board. 

Before either of these meetings, registered voters within the district will be mailed a letter and brochure explaining and promoting the bond election.  Signage will also be posted. 

Both Eng. Brunjes and Att. Dickhaner recommended having as many meetings as possible to explain the issues.  Att. Dickhaner also mentioned the need for a telephone campaign.   

Letters were sent to twelve representatives (Gov. Blunt, Senators Bond and Talent, Rep. Carnahan, State Sen Alter, and State Rep. Harris) to help secure grant money for the sewer project to help lower the cost. A sample letter is attached. 

Based on a question from the floor, Att. Dickhaner explained that if the bond issue passes we do not need to issue bonds immediately and that the authority to issue bonds does not expire. So we can wait for grant money to be awarded before the project is begun. 

Engineer’s Report:
There was no engineer’s report.

Attorney's Report:
Att. Dickhaner indicated that the editor of the Suburban Journal contacted him about the November bond election and that Mr. Dickhaner provided the requested information for the Journal’s Voter Guide.

Executive Session:
None needed.

Adjournment:
There being no other formal business to come before the Board, a Motion to adjourn was made by Marilyn Meyer and seconded by Henry Brym at 8:12 p.m., with all Directors in approval.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rich Hirsch
Acting Recording Secretary

Approved this 19th day of September, 2006.

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Secretary	Chairman

August 30, 2006