HANNA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2025
1. Roll Call
Larry Martin - via Phone
Brent Crouch
Kim Park
Tim Giles
Ray Gines
Also Present
Brent Bingham
Wendi Roberts
2. Minutes Approved - Board agreed to approve the minutes from the November 11, 2024 meeting and the January 14, 2025 meeting. Brent Crouch made a motion and Tim Giles seconded.
3. Customer Request - Brittiany Gines did not attend the meeting
4. Operator Update and Discussion - Brent informed the board that there have been a few air vac/meter freezes that have caused some leaks. He is looking into options for insulating the air vacs to prevent the freezing. Defa's Lane bridge is on schedule with the county to replace and with that replacement they will bury and run the lines under the river, the job is scheduled for late 2026. The valve will not close, Brent plans to talk to TapMasters at the water conference about some options. There is a broken valve under the air vac on Tabby Lane, will need to close off most of Tabby Lane line to repair. Brent is going to check into a small freeze tool for this repair and other similar repairs to see if it is possible to get one and worth doing that ourselves. Brent also is going to look at options of insulation in the air vac vaults as well. Brent also updated the board that the Gines Well is fully operational, it just need the DWSP and Wendi will be working with RW on that.
5. Gines Well Discussion - The board discussed the information on the expired protection zone lease with Dale and Linda Gines. The board decided to discuss options with the attorneys and continue to research. Brent Bingham to check the installation of meters from Dixie's list. Brent Crouch spoke with Joel and he will wait until the March meeting.
6. Administrative Update and Discussion - Wendi to order hats and shirts for the board members and golf shirts for those attending the Water Conference. Brent Crouch updated the board that with the going rates for travel expenses from the IRS for 2025, the hotel reimbursement will be $180/night and with the mileage rate at $.70/mile the reimbursement for miles to St George will be $505.
7. Review and Final Vote for 2025 Budget - The board reviewed the prepared budget and agreed to approve. Brent Crouch made a motion and Ray Gines seconded.
8. Finances - Checks were signed and bank statements were attached for review
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Wendi 435-322-0508