The Village of Beverly

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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

 Minutes for the Village of Beverly Board of Public Affairs Regular Meeting

Held July 19, 2006

 

The regular meeting of the Village of Beverly Board of Public Affairs was held Wednesday June 28, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. with Board President Tammy Bates presiding. Members Bernard Clark and Jim Ullman were present; Fiscal Officer Larry Kitts, Board of Public Affairs Clerk Karla Lewis, Supervisor of Services Sam Brooker, Plant Operator Ralph Mohr, and Mary Mason representing C.W. Denton.

Bates recognized Mrs. Mason who was present to request an adjustment for the water bill of Mr. Denton. The board concurred the water did not go through the sewer system and the sewer rate could be adjusted.

             Minutes from the Jun 28, 2006 Board of Public Affairs Regular Meeting were read and approved.

                                                                               

             Old Business: Discussion was held regarding the report sent by Zande and associates for the proposed wastewater treatment project. The bottom line was that an increase of $3.47 per household was needed to fund the project over a twenty year amortization period.

Brooker again reported on the situation regarding the tap for Sue Hart in the Dietz Shopping Center. Cyrus Bowen and R.W. Miller will meet with Mrs. Hart to discuss the alternatives for the proposed tap.

Jamison Well Drilling will change the switch in the building for Well #6 and the well will be completed. The first test sample was negative and the second sample was positive, the results of the third sample have not been received.

Discussion was held pertaining to the qualifications and testing for a sewer operator for the village. Discussion was also held concerning course availability and the best alternatives for taking classes for the present employees to become certified. Ullman moved to advertise for a full time class II sewer plant operator

 

             Water Clerk’s Report and Bill Adjustments: No Report other than the adjustment for Mr. Denton.

 

Supervisor of Services Report: Brooker reported the fire hydrants were to be ordered.

 

Operator's Report: Operator Ralph Mohr’s report stated 5,670,000 gallons of water were pumped in June for an average of 191,000 gallons per day. One free chlorine residual violation was reported for the month. The limit is 0.2 mg/l and .12 mg/l was reported. There was a leak on the feed pump discharge line.

5,633,000 gallons of wastewater were treated for an average of 188,000 gallons daily (62.6% by design). There were 2 days that the 300,000 gallon design limit was exceeded, which was 326,000 gallons and 304,000; rainfall for this period was 1.91 inches. Rainfall for June was 3.74 inches. Violations for fecal coliforms were reported for June.

 

New Business & Correspondence: Ullman stated he would like to see a spread sheet in addition to the bill sheet showing income and expenses. Kitts stated he could provide this information.

 

Bills: Bills were presented and discussed. Ullman moved to approve payment of the bills, Clark seconded the motion, motion approved by acclamation. Each member then initialed the vouchers.

The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday August 16, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

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President, Board of Public Affairs                       Clerk-Treasurer