Minutes of Regular Meeting of Southern Black Hills Water
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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, November 21, 2019.
President Wick called the meeting to order at approximately 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL– The following Board Members were present: DeFries, Wick, and Baird. Beard and Smith by telephone. Absent board members were Seaboldt, Peplinski, and Kraus. Others in attendance was Don Peterson.
AGENDA – Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 29, 2019. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report for November. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the November report as read. Motion passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution 2019-01, A resolution amending and modifying reconnection fees and procedure. Motion by Baird to approve, 2nd by DeFries. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2019-02, A resolution to amend the bylaws of Southern Black Hills Water System, Inc. Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries, Motion passed unanimously.
Managers’ Report
Don Peterson requested approval to pay the United Methodist Church $50 for allowing the SBHWS to use their facilities for the 2019 Annual meeting. Motion by DeFries, 2nd by Baird to do so. Motion passed unanimously.
Don Peterson informed the Board that the Rushmore Ranch Platt for the water point has been completed and is the process of being approved.
Don Peterson informed the Board that Wick, Beard and he attended the SWRMS annual meeting and official removal of SBHWS from SWRMS.
Don Peterson informed the Board that the motel rooms were being reserved for the SD State Water Board meeting January 14 -16, 2020 in Pierre. Smith, Baird, Wick and Peplinski are scheduled to attend.
Don Peterson informed the Board that B305 Future Housing Development paragraph G will be changed from 2 to 10 lots.
Don Peterson informed the board that the November billing mailing for phase 1 and 2 will contain the 2020 water rate resolution.
Don Peterson provided the Board with an update on the Forest Service Water Permit for 300 GPM across Forest Service land.
Don Peterson informed the Board that Hermosa has contacted him on their interest in connecting to the Paramount Point water source.
NEW BUSINESS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Southern Black Hills System Board will be December19, 2019, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:00 PM. Motion approved unanimously.
System Board
Sentinel Federal Credit Union, Custer, South Dakota
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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, November 21, 2019.
President Wick called the meeting to order at approximately 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL– The following Board Members were present: DeFries, Wick, and Baird. Beard and Smith by telephone. Absent board members were Seaboldt, Peplinski, and Kraus. Others in attendance was Don Peterson.
AGENDA – Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
MINUTES - Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 29, 2019. Motion passed unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Don Peterson presented the treasures report for November. The report was reviewed by the board members. Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to approve the November report as read. Motion passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution 2019-01, A resolution amending and modifying reconnection fees and procedure. Motion by Baird to approve, 2nd by DeFries. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2019-02, A resolution to amend the bylaws of Southern Black Hills Water System, Inc. Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries, Motion passed unanimously.
Managers’ Report
Don Peterson requested approval to pay the United Methodist Church $50 for allowing the SBHWS to use their facilities for the 2019 Annual meeting. Motion by DeFries, 2nd by Baird to do so. Motion passed unanimously.
Don Peterson informed the Board that the Rushmore Ranch Platt for the water point has been completed and is the process of being approved.
Don Peterson informed the Board that Wick, Beard and he attended the SWRMS annual meeting and official removal of SBHWS from SWRMS.
Don Peterson informed the Board that the motel rooms were being reserved for the SD State Water Board meeting January 14 -16, 2020 in Pierre. Smith, Baird, Wick and Peplinski are scheduled to attend.
Don Peterson informed the Board that B305 Future Housing Development paragraph G will be changed from 2 to 10 lots.
Don Peterson informed the board that the November billing mailing for phase 1 and 2 will contain the 2020 water rate resolution.
Don Peterson provided the Board with an update on the Forest Service Water Permit for 300 GPM across Forest Service land.
Don Peterson informed the Board that Hermosa has contacted him on their interest in connecting to the Paramount Point water source.
NEW BUSINESS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Southern Black Hills System Board will be December19, 2019, 1:00 PM at Sentinel Federal Credit Union in Custer.
ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Baird, 2nd by DeFries to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:00 PM. Motion approved unanimously.
