Shetek Area Water and Sewer CommissionMinutes from the August 13, 2003 Meeting 

Present: John McClure, Dean Salmon, Ted Haugen, Henry Faragalli, Dave VanMeveren, Dean McDaniel, Larry Mechtenberg

Absent: Keith Johnson, LeRoy Biren

Support Staff Present: Karen Onken, Chris Hansen, Chuck Schwartz - Bonestroo & Associates

Others Present: Lyle Onken

 The meeting was called to order by John McClure. Henry Faragalli, a new member on the Board, introduced himself.  The minutes were passed out and read.  There was a question about cutting the plans and specs midway through the project, they could be.

   → Motion (03-08-13a) Motion to approve the minutes with one correction changing (d) to (e) in motion (03-07-23f) from the July 23^rd meeting was made by Dean McDaniel, seconded by Larry Mechtenberg.  All members voted in support of the motion. There was a question on if the Water and Sewer Commission had any bylaws established.  The Commission has no bylaws at this point and it may be a good idea to establish some. John McClure stated that we need to have someone fill the chair position as well as the Secretary position.  There was a recommendation to have Dean McDaniel fill the Chair position, John McClure would continue to fill the Vice-chair position, and Dean Salmon agreed to fill the Secretary position. 

  → Motion (03-08-13b) Motion for nominations was made by Dean Salmon, seconded by Henry Faragalli.  All members voted in support of the motion.

Unanimous approval by the Board for both Dean McDaniel and Dean Salmon to fill the vacant positions of Chair and Secretary.

 There were two invoices received.  One from Dan McDonald for $165.00 and the other from Horizons for $21,742.50.

    → Motion (03-08-13c) Motion for payment of the two invoices was made by Dean Salmon, seconded by John McClure.  All members voted in support of the motion.  On July 31^st, Dean McDaniel and Dave met with the City of Currie to discuss the possibility of joining in with their system.  The City Attorney stated there was no problem with it, as long a the Water and Sewer District do all the survey work and the designs.  Currie would be helped out by joining in with their system as they could share their operators.   The members should be divided into different groups to work on different projects.  Land Aquisistion – Dave and Larry.  Ordinances/Financing – John McClure, Dean Salmon.  Policy Making – Henry, Lyle. The surveying crew is out doing work for the next month or so.  An article will go in the paper regarding this. All the design work for the ponds will need to be done by the Water and Sewer District. 

  → Motion (03-08-13d) Motion for signature and approval to have Bonestroo prepare the designs for the ponds was made by Dean Salmon, seconded by John McClure.  All members voted in support of the motion. The Ordinances have been revised and are ready for approval.

   → Motion (03-08-13e) Motion for approval of the Shetek Area Water and Sewer Ordinances was made by Henry Faragalli, seconded by Dean Salmon.  All members voted in support of the motion.

    → Motion (03-08-13f) Motion to post  the Shetek Area Water and Sewer Ordinances on August 25^th for 30 days was made by Dean Salmon, seconded by Larry Mechtenberg.  All members voted in support of the motion. 

The next scheduled meeting will be for September 9th, at 3 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

 Minutes written and recorded by Chris Hansen.