Minutes of Regular Meeting of Southern Black Hills Water
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Black Hills Water System was held at the Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Chairman Wick called the meeting to order at approximately 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL– The following Board Members were present: Baird, DeFries, Seaboldt, Smith, Kraus, Peplinski and Wick. Member Beard was absent. Others in attendance were Don Peterson.
AGENDA – Motion by DeFries, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the agenda with the addition of report by Kraus. Motion approved unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Peplinski, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by DeFries to approve the report as read. 2nd by Beard. Motion approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Nation Park Service Water Level Monitoring Plan
A water level monitoring plan from the National Park Service was presented to the Board. After discussion the monitoring plan was tabled until further information is obtained.
Don Kraus Report
Don Kraus informed the Board on issues concerning regulation changes to how the National Forest Service does business. It was noted certain groups were rallying to prevent any changes that may relax some of the rules and regulations.
Managers’ Report
Don addressed an issue of a water line extension to a property at 12166 Hart road. It was noted that it was cost prohibitive due to the rocky terrain.
Don addressed the upgrade of the road leading to the Sanson ranch area. Don asked that the Park Service contact him to arrange a locate to insure the road construction does not damage the water line running beside it.
Don Peterson reported on Bob Bairds request for a flushing hydrant be installed on his property. After discussion, Don said that he would investigate the cost of parts and discuss at the next meeting.
Don Peterson asked the Board to approve the drilling of a larger well at the Paramount Point site. The well would have a 7” OD pipe and would allow 150 gallons a minute to be pumped. The drilling would be paid for by the State. Seaboldt made a motion to approve, 2nd by Baird. Motion approved unanimously.
Don Peterson reported that the generator at the Junction Booster site has not been working and that RDO has come out and fixed the problem. This has been covered under the warranty. Don said he would look into the warranty period of the generators and see if an extended warranty on the generators is needed and what it would cost.
Don Peterson noted that Talbot was unable to attend this meeting to discuss land developers policy in regards to the water system and that he would be at the next meeting.
Don Peterson asked if the Board would like to tour the sites of Paramount Point, Spring Creek acres and Rushmore Ranch area. A date of 23 May at 0900 to begin at the Truck Stop at Hermosa was selected.
NEW BUSINESS
A No New Business
E. Public Questions & Comments
There were no public questions or comments.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Southern Black Hills Water System Board will be May 24 2018, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Seaboldt, 2nd by Baird to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:20PM. Motion approved unanimously.
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Southern Black Hills Water System was held at the Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Chairman Wick called the meeting to order at approximately 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL– The following Board Members were present: Baird, DeFries, Seaboldt, Smith, Kraus, Peplinski and Wick. Member Beard was absent. Others in attendance were Don Peterson.
AGENDA – Motion by DeFries, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the agenda with the addition of report by Kraus. Motion approved unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Peplinski, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by DeFries to approve the report as read. 2nd by Beard. Motion approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Nation Park Service Water Level Monitoring Plan
A water level monitoring plan from the National Park Service was presented to the Board. After discussion the monitoring plan was tabled until further information is obtained.
Don Kraus Report
Don Kraus informed the Board on issues concerning regulation changes to how the National Forest Service does business. It was noted certain groups were rallying to prevent any changes that may relax some of the rules and regulations.
Managers’ Report
Don addressed an issue of a water line extension to a property at 12166 Hart road. It was noted that it was cost prohibitive due to the rocky terrain.
Don addressed the upgrade of the road leading to the Sanson ranch area. Don asked that the Park Service contact him to arrange a locate to insure the road construction does not damage the water line running beside it.
Don Peterson reported on Bob Bairds request for a flushing hydrant be installed on his property. After discussion, Don said that he would investigate the cost of parts and discuss at the next meeting.
Don Peterson asked the Board to approve the drilling of a larger well at the Paramount Point site. The well would have a 7” OD pipe and would allow 150 gallons a minute to be pumped. The drilling would be paid for by the State. Seaboldt made a motion to approve, 2nd by Baird. Motion approved unanimously.
Don Peterson reported that the generator at the Junction Booster site has not been working and that RDO has come out and fixed the problem. This has been covered under the warranty. Don said he would look into the warranty period of the generators and see if an extended warranty on the generators is needed and what it would cost.
Don Peterson noted that Talbot was unable to attend this meeting to discuss land developers policy in regards to the water system and that he would be at the next meeting.
Don Peterson asked if the Board would like to tour the sites of Paramount Point, Spring Creek acres and Rushmore Ranch area. A date of 23 May at 0900 to begin at the Truck Stop at Hermosa was selected.
NEW BUSINESS
A No New Business
E. Public Questions & Comments
There were no public questions or comments.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Southern Black Hills Water System Board will be May 24 2018, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Seaboldt, 2nd by Baird to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:20PM. Motion approved unanimously.
