Town board members at Coffey unanimously approved a 20-year water purchase contract with the Harrison County Public Water Supply District #2 as presented during a public meeting held Feb. 27 at Coffey.
During administrative reports, Water Operator Steve Henderson noted frozen lines impacted a couple of water customers but otherwise stated water readings were holding steady. Mr. Henderson also noted no sewer issues were detected; an analysis report from The H2O Solutions was reviewed.
Road rock purchases were discussed for streets but no action taken. Mayor Ralph Ray directed Mr. Henderson to blade streets when road conditions became favorable. Tuck pointing the city’s building was also discussed.
Financial statements were reviewed and bills approved for payment, following a discussion of late fees when an additional late fee was adjusted to $25.
Those attending the Feb. 27 meeting, which lasted 40 minutes, were Mayor Ralph Ray, Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin and John McKinney. Also present: City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson. Frank Davis was absent.
In business conducted during the board’s January public meeting, Sara Box from the USDA informed the city clerk that the city passed the security inspection of the sewer system on Jan. 13.
The audit report from Steven Grant, CPA for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, was reviewed and accepted as presented. Payment of bills and a review of financial statements were also conducted during the 40-minute public meeting.
Board members present at the Jan. 30 public meeting were Aldermen Beverly Hunter, Carolyn Griffin, Frank Davis and John McKinney. Also present: City Clerk Tammy de Jong and Water Operator Steve Henderson. Ralph Ray was absent.
Minutes of the March 20 public meeting will be published when provided.
