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Craig Water & Sewer District
Board of Directors
Special Meeting
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Craig School
Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm, Tuesday December 22, 2009
Board members present: Rod Boboth, Chris Goodman, Kristi Blazer, Sue McCormick &
Mike Taylor on conference call.
Also present from Lewis & Clark County were Carrie Severson, Special Districts
Coordinator, Paul Stahl from the County Attorney's office, Derek Brown and Mike Murry
from the County Commissioners office.
Commissioner Brown administered oath for office.
All members present stood to be sworn into office.
Mike Taylor will be sworn in at the next meeting.
Proceed to the nomination for President:
Kristi Blazer nominated Chris Goodman
Sue McCormick nominated Mike Taylor
Nominations were closed
Proceed to vote:
Vote: Chris Goodman received 3 votes, Mike Taylor received 2 votes. Chris Goodman
wins by majority vote to be President.
Proceed to the nomination for Vice President:
Kristi Blazer nominated Rob Boboth
Mike Taylor nominated Sue McCormick
Nominations were closed
Proceed to vote:
Vote: Rod Boboth received 3 votes, Sue McCormick received 2 votes. Rob Boboth wins
by a majority vote to be Vice President.
Proceed to draw lottery for term of office:
Rod Boboth and Mike Taylor draw lots for four year terms.
Kristi Blazer, Sue McCormick and Chris Goodman draw lots for two year terms.
REVIEW MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: There were no minutes provided
from the previous Board of Directors meeting for review.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business from the previous Board of Directors
meeting. There was no information provided to the new Board from the old Board as to
any past activities.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Commissioners recommend that the new Board of Directors submit a Registered
Agent form to the Secretary of State.
The Board of Directors request that they be allowed to appoint a Secretary to the
District at this time.
There was discussion amongst the Board members. Sharon LaFaver made the
statement before the Board that she would act as Secretary to the District for no
compensation until sometime in the future.
Motion: made by Kristi Blazer that Sharon LaFaver be appointed as Secretary to the
District.
Second: to that motion made by Rod Boboth.
Discussion: There was further discussion amongst the Board. Chris Goodman asked if
there were any comments from the public. There were no comments.
Vote: There were 4 in favor an 1 against. Sharon LaFaver was appointed Secretary to
the Craig Water & Sewer District.
Discussion:
Carrie Severson brought to the attention of the new Board members that at the first
meeting of the Board of Directors in 2008, there was a statue created in the bylaws to
set regular meetings.
Discussion:
Chris Goodman commented that every other month is not frequent enough. Kristi Blazer
commented that 7:00 pm would be a better time. More discussion regarding the day of
the week with a suggestion being to hold meetings on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Continued discussion regarding conflicts with Mike Taylors schedule and the scheduling
of regular meetings.
Motion: Kristi Blazer made a motion that regular meetings be set at 7 pm on the second
Tuesday of each month.
Commissioner from the floor interjected to recommend that the Board look over their
Bylaws regarding how to amend them.
Chris Goodman recommended that they call a special meeting to determine when to
have regular meetings.
Motion Withdraw: Kristi Blazer withdrew her motion until the next special meeting to
determine when to have regular meetings. The Board had further discussion as to a
good time to hold a special meeting.
Motion:Chris Goodman made a motion to have a special meeting on January 11, 2010.
Second: Kristi Blazer seconded the motion.
Discussion: Chris Goodman asked if there was any discussion from the Board. There
was no discussion.
Vote -- all in favor.
Chris Goodman suggest looking into an Intercap Loan from state.
Carrie Severson suggested that the State of Montana gives Intercap Loans and that the
Board needed to contact Louise Welch. Carrie suggested the District has a loan
application in process and suggested we call Louise and see what needs to be done.
Motion: Kristi Blazer made a motion that Chris Goodman contact Louise Welch and
obtain information and update for the next meeting regarding the Intercap Loan.
Second: Rod Boboth made a second.
Discussion: Chris Goodman asked for discussion from the Board. There was none.
Vote -- all in favor.
Chris Goodman asked Brad Koenig who was in attendance, representative of Peccia
and Associates, about TSEP funding and what is the deadline to submit for it? Brad
replied that April 10, 2010 is the deadline and added that the application need to be
completed by an Independent party. He further added that the Wolf Creek Water &
sewer District used 'Rural Water' to get this grant.
Kristi Blazer asked Brad Koenig how long it would take to complete an income survey.
Brad replied that Rural Development requires a 95% response, TSEP needs a little less
of a response and the time it take depends upon the cooperation from the community.
Chris Goodman made the comment regarding expanding the District to include west
side of I-15 and suggested that the Board investigate what it involves. He then directed
the question to Paul Stahl. Paul Stahl responded by stating that he is no longer our
attorney due to our status, and that Leo Gallagher directed him to provide enough
information to get the Board going. He then asked that we put that question on our
agenda at the upcoming special meeting on January 11, 2010 and send him a reminder
and said he will look into it and explain it at that time.
Kristi Blazer requested that Sharon LaFaver send a reminder to Paul Stahl prior to the
next meeting to be held on January 11, 2010 so that he can be prepared to provide
answers to that question.
Carrie Severson asked if the properties west of I 15 petitioned to be in district?
Chris Goodman explained that 3 properties were supposed to be in the district at the
initial formation. It was stated that property owners need to petition to be in the District.
It was also stated that the Board needs to record with the Secretary of State, L&C
County Clerk of Records and let L&C County Elections know.
Kristi Blazer asked for sample petition from Paul Stahl similar to one we've already
done. He responded that he will provide sample.
Chris Goodman commented that the Board will address this issue at next meeting.
End of Board Discussion.
Discussion Open to the Public:
Public Question: Who formed original district?
Carrie Severson Answer: Petitioners who signed the original petition.
Public Answer: Pat Hunter commented that he was the original ‘Circulator’ and that he
asked the County to create district and they did so to encompass the central part of
Craig to include all homes.
Public Question: Who at the county was asked to create a district.
Public Answer: The Health Department, Elections office, Tax Department.
Carrie Severson: Once a petition is turned in, The County Commissioners make a
decision based on the benefit to that community.
Discussion continued until Paul Stahl suggested that for those who are concerned, they
could contact Marilyn Bracken at the Elections office who should be able to provide a
copy of the original petition.
Paul Stahl continued by stating that a question had arisen as to 'who can serve on the
Board of Directors of the Craig Water & Sewer District'. He closed by stating that in the
Statues it is written that 'any Director shall be an owner, Lessee or Resident therein of
any property....a person who does not own, but rents may serve.'
Chris Goodman asked the public if there was any further discussion. There was no
further discussion from the public.
Motion: Chris Goodman made a motion to adjourn.
Second: Kristi Blazer made a second to that motion.
Discussion: No further discussion
Vote -- all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM

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