Jefferson County Water Authority

REGULAR MEETING 711 West Main Street, Festus, MO 63028 Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 17, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Jim Kasten called meeting at approximately 10:00 am ROLL CALL: Members Present: Terry Thomas, Greg Camp, Matt Unrein, via ZOOM Jim Kasten, and Kevin Dennis Absent: Mark Johnson Also Present: Jamie Aubuchon, Morgan Kimbrell, and Chuck Boyer City of Festus Water Foreman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Move for Approval: Greg Camp made motion to accept minutes from the regular meeting on November 19, 2020 Second: Terry Thomas Ayes: Terry Thomas, Greg Camp, Jim Kasten, Matt Unrein, and Kevin Dennis Nays: None Absent: Mark Johnson Abstained: None APPROVAL OF BILLS: Bills were reported in the amount of $ 188,857.27. Move for Approval: Terry Thomas made the motion to approve bills including the addendum in the amount of $ 188,857.27. Second: Kevin Dennis Ayes: Terry Thomas, Greg Camp, Jim Kasten, Matt Unrein, and Kevin Dennis Nays: None Absent: Mark Johnson Abstained: None NEW BUSINESS: Radio/PLC Upgrade Change Order: Jamie stated that this change order is an upgrade to all the meter vaults that will coincide with Herky’s upgrades, communications will be less likely to fail and in the long run this upgrade will be cheaper. Matt asked Jamie how would this work for Festus? Jamie answered in time Festus would be able to link to JCWA. Matt asked Jamie to have the contractor to contact Chuck and himself so they can discuss it. Jim stated that would be able to be done. Greg asked Jim how are you doing the funding for the project? Jim answered he will have 1|Page JCWA Meeting December 17, 2020 to use it from the capital or will have to figure something out to make it work. Jamie mentioned to Jim that remote access would be eligible for CARES ACT funding. Because he can remote in from his laptop and control the plant. Jim asked Greg if there was another CARES ACT round coming up, Greg answered that he was not sure, but it is something to look into. The board had no further discussion, so the meeting moved on to the resolution. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution No. 2020-14 “Durkin Change Order No. 1 for Radio/PLC Upgrade” Discussion: The board did not have a discussion on the resolution. Move to Introduce: Matt Unrein made motion to introduce and read, by title only, Resolution No. 2020-14 “Durkin Change Order No. 1 for Radio/PLC Upgrade” Second: Terry Thomas Ayes: Terry Thomas, Greg Camp, Jim Kasten, Matt Unrein, and Kevin Dennis Nays: None Absent: Mark Johnson Abstained: None Morgan Kimbrell read Resolution No. 2020-14 by title only. Discussion: The board did not have a discussion Move to Adopt: Greg Camp made the motion to adopt Resolution No 2020-14. Second: Terry Thomas Ayes: Terry Thomas, Greg Camp, Jim Kasten, Matt Unrein, and Kevin Dennis Nays: None Absent: Mark Johnson Abstained: None REPORTS: Treasurer Report (Period Ending 11/30/20): There were no discussions regarding the financial statements for the period ending 11/30/20. Plant Manager Report: The board had no discussion on the plant managers report. Board of Directors: Kevin Dennis – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone! Matt Unrein – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year if he does not see everyone. 2|Page JCWA Meeting December 17, 2020 Mark Johnson – Absent Terry Thomas – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Also asked Jim how Mark was doing? Jim answered that Mark received his port yesterday and he should be returning to work Monday and that he has the best attitude for what he is going through, but he still has a long road ahead of him. Greg Camp – Is glad to see Jim got his ears lowered and Merry Christmas to everyone! Jim Kasten – Be safe everyone and he appreciates being able to remote into these meetings and is taking this very seriously and hope everyone has a happy holiday. ADJOURN: Terry Thomas made motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Matt Unrein motion carried unanimously. These minutes were approved this _________ day of _______________, 2020 __________________________ Jim Kasten, President Attest: _____________________________ Morgan Kimbrell, Secretary 3|Page JCWA Meeting December 17, 2020