Minutes of Regular Meeting of Southern Black Hills Water
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, February 22, 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, February 22, 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 and Wick. Members Peplinski and Beard was absent. Others in attendance were Don Peterson, Talbot Wieczorek Matt Naasz, and Ted Schultz.
AGENDA – Motion by Kraus, 2nd by Smith to approve the agenda with addition of Forest Service Information by Don Kraus in Old business. Motion approved unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Smith, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by Baird to approve the report as read, 2nd by Seaboldt. Motion approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
SBH Policy
Talbot Wieczorek provided information on the current SBHWS membership policy and the possible changes needed since other water systems have been added to SBHWS. Various options were discussed and Talbot informed the board that he would draft a new membership policy change to address satellite water systems that are owned and operated by SBHWS. The proposed changes will be brought to the board to be reviewed at a future board meeting.
Forest Service Meeting 20 February
Don Peterson and board members that attended the Forest Service meeting on SBHWB water test pump results reported on the meeting. Consensus was the Forest Service was happy with the pump test report. Some discussion on water permits and time lines was conducted. It was noted that there was some concern as to the damage a large leak may create and how to minimize such an occurrence.
Don Kraus presented an article on Forest Service approval process times and the changes that need to be made.
Managers Report
Don reported on an alarm that went off at the Streeter well station. A leak on the Streeter well side was detected.
The Tatanka subdivision on Hiway 79 has been sold and the new owner is interested in the SBHWS providing water to the area. Don reported that there are 34 lots planned in the development. Further discussion will be needed to determine costs and possible routes to bring water to the subdivision.
Don Peterson and Ted Wicks are scheduled to meet with Mr. Negebauer on the Highway 40 water addition.
Don Peterson reported on the possible addition of 14 lots developed by Roger Seck. The sub-division Mountain Meadows is next to Rushmore Ranch.
Don Peterson will by attending Water District training on February 27 and 28.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Designated Bank
Motion by Smith, 2nd by Seaboldt tohave Pioneer Bank remain as the Designated Bank. Motion approved unanimously.
B. Legal Newspaper
Motion by Baird, 2nd by Seaboldt to have the Custer County Chronicle remain as the legal newspaper. Motion approved unanimously.
C. Election of Officers
Motion by Kraus, 2nd by Seaboldt to have the current officers remain in their positions. Motion passed unanimously. Ted Wick Chairman, Jay Smith Vice-Chair, Bob Baird Treasurer, Don Kraus Secretary.
Motion by Baird, 2nd by Seaboldt to elect Jay Smith to another term on the board. Motion approved unanimously.
D. BOD-Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, Confidentiality Agreement.
Board members were given the annual agreement paperwork to sign.
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 March 22, 2018, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Seaboldt, 2nd by Smith to adjourn the meeting at approximately 3:20PM. Motion approved unanimously.
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, February 22, 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, February 22, 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 and Wick. Members Peplinski and Beard was absent. Others in attendance were Don Peterson, Talbot Wieczorek Matt Naasz, and Ted Schultz.
AGENDA – Motion by Kraus, 2nd by Smith to approve the agenda with addition of Forest Service Information by Don Kraus in Old business. Motion approved unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Smith, 2nd by Seaboldt to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by Baird to approve the report as read, 2nd by Seaboldt. Motion approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
SBH Policy
Talbot Wieczorek provided information on the current SBHWS membership policy and the possible changes needed since other water systems have been added to SBHWS. Various options were discussed and Talbot informed the board that he would draft a new membership policy change to address satellite water systems that are owned and operated by SBHWS. The proposed changes will be brought to the board to be reviewed at a future board meeting.
Forest Service Meeting 20 February
Don Peterson and board members that attended the Forest Service meeting on SBHWB water test pump results reported on the meeting. Consensus was the Forest Service was happy with the pump test report. Some discussion on water permits and time lines was conducted. It was noted that there was some concern as to the damage a large leak may create and how to minimize such an occurrence.
Don Kraus presented an article on Forest Service approval process times and the changes that need to be made.
Managers Report
Don reported on an alarm that went off at the Streeter well station. A leak on the Streeter well side was detected.
The Tatanka subdivision on Hiway 79 has been sold and the new owner is interested in the SBHWS providing water to the area. Don reported that there are 34 lots planned in the development. Further discussion will be needed to determine costs and possible routes to bring water to the subdivision.
Don Peterson and Ted Wicks are scheduled to meet with Mr. Negebauer on the Highway 40 water addition.
Don Peterson reported on the possible addition of 14 lots developed by Roger Seck. The sub-division Mountain Meadows is next to Rushmore Ranch.
Don Peterson will by attending Water District training on February 27 and 28.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Designated Bank
Motion by Smith, 2nd by Seaboldt tohave Pioneer Bank remain as the Designated Bank. Motion approved unanimously.
B. Legal Newspaper
Motion by Baird, 2nd by Seaboldt to have the Custer County Chronicle remain as the legal newspaper. Motion approved unanimously.
C. Election of Officers
Motion by Kraus, 2nd by Seaboldt to have the current officers remain in their positions. Motion passed unanimously. Ted Wick Chairman, Jay Smith Vice-Chair, Bob Baird Treasurer, Don Kraus Secretary.
Motion by Baird, 2nd by Seaboldt to elect Jay Smith to another term on the board. Motion approved unanimously.
D. BOD-Conflict of Interest, Code of Ethics, Confidentiality Agreement.
Board members were given the annual agreement paperwork to sign.
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 March 22, 2018, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Seaboldt, 2nd by Smith to adjourn the meeting at approximately 3:20PM. Motion approved unanimously.
