Winston trustees transfer funds to help with high utility costs; FFA Chapter will paint picnic tables in the park
Nov 11, 2009 | Headline News |
After discussion of exceptionally high costs to the utilities budgets, the board approved amendments to the utilities budgets as proposed by the clerk. When the six-month CD matures, the amount in excess of $10,000 will be transferred from one of the utilities CDs into the sewer reserve fund for later transfer as needed into the sewer operating fund. The amount transferred will be approximately $7,000.
In other business, the board approved the financial reports and paid the bills.
The Winston High School FFA Chapter offered to do a service project of repairing and repainting the park picnic tables, working at the school. They asked if it would be okay to paint the tables in FFA blue and gold and add the FFA name. The board approved their proposal.
The board heard a presentation by Janna Barton, Daviess County Coordinator for the Green Hills Community Action Agency, who outlined the financial assistance and educational programs Green Hills offers for those who meet the income guidelines. The board approved including a GHCAA flyer in the next Winston newsletter and adding a notice to the utility bill when appropriate.
Tom Kober reported that two of the delinquents have paid their bills, but one who is months delinquent has promised payment twice but no payment has been received, so shutoff needs to be pursued.
During the sewer maintenance report, Melvin McFee noted that a short in one of the new motors needs fixed, but it is under warranty so there will be no charge. The floats at #2 have been set up to rotate operation of the pumps so they won’t burn out so readily. He said that if it is dry another week, he will be able to get the smoke/dye test done. He has completed his school and passed the test for a Class D license.
During the street maintenance report, Bill Michael said he would talk to Dean Lawson about grading some of the bad spots, including Division and Grant, and about parking the grader at the Fire Station.
During town hall maintenance report, Jerry Lusk said he would check on the heater and will look into a replacement.
Bill Michael has winterized the park facilities.
The board approved amendments to the General Fund and Street Fund Budgets as proposed.
The clerk distributed copies of the updated Summary of Ordinances, the approved Fee Ordinance, and the approved 2010 Priority Projects.
The clerk reported that both Hobart Hiley and Dean Lawson agreed to extend their bids for mowing and grading, respectively, at the same rate for 2010.
The clerk will prepare renewal contracts for animal holding and sewer maintenance for the December board meeting. With his agreement, Melvin McFee’s contract will be adjusted to January-December.
Chairman Eaton will arrange to run dog patrol with Jerry Lusk.
Chairman Eaton indicated that property owners who have been notified of concerns are doing a great job of cleaning up. Two of the property owners are still working on it and indicate they intend to continue. Some owners only need to know there is a concern and they will respond, so there is no need for a written notice on those. The owner at Second & Y will trim back the hedges so visibility is improved at that corner, and then see if the tree needs trimming. There are some properties of concern where contacting the responsible parties is challenging.
After discussion, the board identified a few additional properties in need of cleanup to comply with town ordinances. The board moved to direct the clerk to send warnings to the identified properties.
The Village of Winston Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Nov. 2.
Board members present were Arvella Eaton, Bill Michael, Jerry Lusk, Randy Turner and Cindy Ball. Others present were Lucille Lusk, Tom Kober, Melvin McFee, Janna Barton and Billy Barton.
