Meeting Called to Order
Meeting called to order by Chair John Thom at 12:20 p.m.
Motion by Bob Cockriel to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2000 business meeting. Second by Petrona Lee. Passed unanimously.
Elections
Ballots were distributed to the membership for the election of the chair-elect and national director. Nominees for the chair-elect position were Glen Gerads, John Hill and Dick Nagy. Nominee for the national director position was Bernie Bullert.
Financial Report
Secretary/Treasurer David Allen presented the financial report for the period January 1 - December 31, 2000. The Section had total assets of $185,059.86. Income for the period was $191,371.81 with expenses of $241,150.39 and an investment loss of $7,927.63 for a net loss of $57,706.21.
Motion by Allen Lamm to approve the financial report. Second by Bud Krause. Passed unanimously.
Directors Report
Association Director Allen Lamm and Director-at-Large Yasser AbouAish reported on the following:
- Board involvement on AWWA affairs
- Efficient Utilities Web site
- Young Professional
- Small system issues
- International Affairs Council
Motion by Gerry Mahon to approve the Directors report. Second by John Eaton. Passed unanimously.
Council/Committee Reports
Administrative Council
Action Now Committee. Pete Moulton will present the Gimmicks and Gadgets awards at the banquet.
Section Breakfast Committee. Ben Mason reported he is interested in feedback on the New Orleans get together.
Commercial Committee. No report.
Endowment Committee. No report.
Financial Committee. Gerry Mahon reported on the financial activities of the Association in the last year.
The Fuller Award will be presented at the banquet.
The L.N. Thompson Award will be presented at the banquet.
The Meritorious Service Award will be presented at the banquet.
No report from the Director
Nominating Committee.
No report from the Chair-elect, trustee-at-large Nominating Committee.
No report from the Scholarship Committee.
Public Affairs Council
Membership Committee. Jay Whitaker reported that current membership was 989. Also announced the Membership Committee had been busy at state and district meetings. Announced Minnesota had surpassed Wisconsin in overall membership.
Public Information Committee. No report
Water For People. Scott Anderson announced there would be a raffle for Water for People in conjunction with the trade show.
Small Systems Council.
No report from the Small Systems Council.
Technical/Professional Council
Energy Committee. Report in Breeze.
Research Committee. Report in Breeze.
Training Council – John Hill introduced Stew as the new chair.
Education Committee. Hill reported on the drinking water academy.
Water Utility Management Institute.
Safety Committee. Duane Schwartz is the new chair.
Water Utility Council
Motion by Yasser Abouaish to approve the Council reports. Second by Petrona Lee. Passed unanimously.
Old Business
There was no unfinished business.
New Business
There was no new business. Jim Haugen is in the hospital. Our thoughts are with him. Jim would like to increase the volunteerism of the group.
Association Representative Report
Katie McCain shared information from the National Office.
Election Results
Chair-elect: Glen GeradsAdjournment
Motion by to adjourn the meeting. Numerous seconds. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
