PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT #13
Minutes of the January 21, 2009
Regular Session of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Directors of Public Water District #13, Jefferson County Missouri met in regular session at 7:07 p.m. on January 21, 2009 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
	Rich Hirsch	Present
	Rick Lippitt	Present
	John Hindrichs	Present

Also in attendance was Janet Hirsch (JWH, LTPOA Board member) and Ken Jost (PWSD #13 Board member designate).
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by John Hindrichs and seconded by Rick Lippitt to accept the agenda. On voice vote, all Directors were in favor of accepting the agenda.

Approval of Minutes of Past Meetings
The Minutes of the December 17, 2008 regular session meeting were emailed to the Directors prior to the meeting.  Motion was made by John Hindrichs to approve the Minutes as written. Second was by Rick Lippitt. On voice vote, the Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Marilyn reported that Taylor Engineering billed the District $11,940.41 for December 2008. Total owed to Taylor Engineering is $46,452.49 as of 12/31/2008. According to Taylor Eng., design services are 27.25% complete.
 
The District received a bill from J. Hirsch for $98 for recording the easement deeds with the County Recorder (paid to Ms. Hirsch by the LTPOA).

A updated bank statement was received from Eagle Bank -- bank balance is $1.

Old Business
Connection survey
No update was received.
Easement Issues 
Janet Hirsch reported that since our December 2008 meeting, the general warranty deed (GWD) and corporate easement deed (CED) needed to transfer property and rights from the LTPOA to PWSD #13 were signed by LTPOA President R. Sansone and LTPOA Secretary Ann Schatzman. Signatures were notarized and the documents recorded at the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds. The updated survey map of the property where the WWTP will be built was also recorded. Janet Hirsch paid $98 for the recording. 
Marilyn Meyer reported receiving the recorded deeds back from the County in the mail. 
Sub-district 4 director
The opening for a director for sub-district 4 was announced at the Dec. 9, 2008 LTPOA meeting. It was also printed in the Jan/Feb 2009 Lake Tishomingo newsletter. John Hindrichs was the only person living in PWSD #13 indicating a willingness to serve on the Board. Motion made by Rich Hirsch to appoint John Hindrichs director for sub-district 4. Motion seconded by Rick Lippitt. Motion passed unanimously.
April 2009 election – sub-districts 1 & 2
The Jefferson County Clerk informed the District that only two qualified candidates registered for the two openings for the District Board. Subsequently, the election will not need to be held and the two candidates will automatically become members of the Board. The candidates are Marilyn Meyer for sub-district 1 and Ken Jost for sub-district 2. Motion made by Rich Hirsch to appoint Ken Jost director for sub-district 2. Motion seconded by Rick Lippitt. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Motion made by Rich Hirsch to enter closed session pursuant to section 610.021, sub-section 3, RSMo 2004. Motion seconded by John Hindrichs. Motion passed.
 [Closed session entered at 7:43 p.m.]
 [Closed session ended at 8:05 p.m.]
Actions taken in closed session:
•	Motion made to terminate the District's contract with Floyd Norrick effective immediately. Motion passed unanimously with Ken Jost abstaining. 
•	Motion made to hire Mr. Robert Sweeney as District attorney. Motion passed unanimously with Ken Jost abstaining. 

Attorney’s Report
There was no attorney’s report
Engineer’s Report
There was no engineer’s report
Adjournment
There being no other formal business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was made by Rick Lippitt and seconded by John Hindrichs at 8:16 P.M. Motion passed with all Directors in approval.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rich Hirsch
Recording Secretary

Approved this 11th day of February 2009.

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Secretary	Chairman
January 29, 2009