Meetings

D. C. Public Service District 

1:00 P.M. July 21, 2022 Minutes

D. C. Public Library, West Union

Members present: Jennifer Wilt, David Kimball, Herk Conner

Others: Eric Coberly (via phone), Cathy Trent, Morgan Haymond (via phone) Jim Musgrave, Barbara Heinzman and Seth Duval

Herk Conner made a motion to approve June minutes. Jennifer Wilt seconded. Motion carried

Treasurer’s Report Herk Conner made a motion to approve the treasurer report. David Kimball seconded. Motion carried.

Accounts Payable: Armstrong-$49.68, Town of West Union Water/Sewage-$110.77 Clarksburg Water Board-$23.00, Rusty Nicholson (fuel reimbursement)-$246, Town of West Union-$673.40, Doddridge County Sheriff (Taxes on Meathouse)-$1.16 Cathy Trent (Reimbursement for paper)-$26.15

David Kimball made a motion to approve accounts payable. Herk Conner seconded. Motion carried.

Public comment:: Barbara Heinzman was inquiring about water in the Joy-Cabin Run area. Her residence is one mile passed the end of the line for Phase I Oxford project. She will be served in the Oxford Phase II Project.

Operator’s Update: In Rusty Nicholson’s absence, Herk Conner discussed potential for backhoe attachment for Rusty’s tractor so it can be used for minor repairs. The price for the used backhoe attachment is $5,000.00. Herk Conner made a motion to purchase a backhoe attachment for $5,000 from Jason Powers. Jennifer Wilt seconded. Motion carried. At time of purchase, a Bill of Sale will need to be signed for PSD to purchase. Per Rusty Nicholson, he has 14 more contracts to turn in. We are going to have a Community meeting for Rt.23/Tarkiln.

Blandville to West Union Project – Updates and Approvals: Eric Coberly stated that last week Stonegate was doing clean-up and finalizing clean-up work. First Energy has been on site so all can be wired up and the Booster energized. The fence has been installed around the tank. 21 meters have been set for the Blandville Project. Jennifer Wilt made a motion to approve Requisition #23 Herk Conner seconded. Motion carried.

Oxford Phase I Project – Updates and Approvals: Eric Coberly stated plans for this project have been modified. Jim Musgrave stated Kortni Sandridge has been out of town and the Town of West Union’s attorney has not gotten back to them yet. At our September 15, 2022 meeting we will have a conference call with Virginia McDonald @ 2:00. Herk Conner made motion to approve Requisitions #5, Jennifer Will seconded. Motion carried. Morgan Haymond stated only 3 or 4 easements needed for completion on Oxford Phase I.

Rt 23/Tarkiln Project – Updates and Approvals: All permits have been approved except the Department of Highways permit.

Oxford Phase II Project – Updates and Approvals

No Discussion

New Business: Bennett & Dobbins contract on annual report needs renewed. Herk Conner made a motion to approve. David Kimball seconded. Motion carried. Jennifer Wilt asked if a new filing cabinet can be purchased. Herk Conner made a motion to approve. David Kimball seconded. Motion carried.

Next Meeting Dates: Next DCPSD meeting will be at the Library at 2:00 on August 18, 2022.

Jennifer Wilt made a motion to adjourn. Herk Conner seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:35.