ANNUAL SECTION BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday October 3, 2002
12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cragun's Resort, Brainerd, MN

1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Chair John Thom at 12:20 p.m.

2. MINUTES APPROVAL
Motion by Dave Schultz to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2001 business meeting, second by Doug Rovang, passed unanimously.

3. DISTRIBUTION OF BALLOTS FOR CHAIR-ELECT
Ballots were distributed to the membership for the election of the chair-elect. Nominees for the chair-elect position were Doug Rovang and Myron Volker.

4. FINANCIAL REPORT
Secretary/Treasurer Jon Eaton presented the financial report for the period January 1 - December 31, 2001. The Section had total assets of $108,084. Income for the period was $169,637 with expenses of $246,613, which includes an investment loss of $18,775 for a net loss of $76,976.

Section administrative services where significantly reduces to stop the continued losses.

The 2001 audit was professionally done by KDV, a non-profit accounting firm. No irregularities were found.

Motion by Bob Cockriel to approve the financial report, second by Herb Watry, passed unanimously.

5. ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Bernie Bullert reported the following:

• The June 2002 national board meeting highlights are in the Fall Conference Breeze
• National is also struggling with budget issues. Efficient Utilities and the 9/11 attack have had an impact on the finances.
• The Distribution Conference attendance is down 50%, the Water Quality Conference is above projections.
• An article about Utility Accreditation is in the Fall Conference Breeze

Motion by John Hill to approve the Directors report, second by Mike Chell, passed unanimously.

6. COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Administration Council - presented by Council Chair John Lapointe

1. Finance - reported in the above financial report.
   
2. Fuller Award - will be presented at the banquet.
   
3. Thompson Award - will be presented at the banquet.
   
4. Meritorious Service - will be presented at the banquet.
   
5. Nominating (Director) - not applicable this year.
   
6. Nominating (Chair-Elect) - see item 2, distribution of ballets.

B. Public Affairs Council - Council Chair Kelly Lange-Haider was not present, reports are in the Breeze.

1. Public Information - no report.
   
2. Publications - Glen Gerads reported the Breeze is getting back on track and making money.
   
3. Water for People - Scott Anderson commented about the exhibit raffle and golf hole sponsorship.
   
4. Membership - Jay Whitaker stated the report was in the Breeze and board meeting minutes.
   
5. Scholarship - no report.
   
6. Gimmicks and Gadgets (Action Now) - no entries this year and no report given.

C. Small Systems Council - Presented by Council Chair Don Christianson, moving ahead.

1. Ambassador
   
2. Mentorship

D. Training Council - Presented by Council Chair Stew Thornley, reports are in the Breeze.

1. Education - Mike George is the new committee chair.
   
2. Management - no report
   
3. Safety - Bill Anderal is the committee chair
   
4. Research - Karla Peterson reported on the Surface Water Workshop last May. It will be redone next year, because it was so well received.

E. Manufacturers Council - Presented by Council Chair Ben Mason, reports are in the Breeze.

1. Social - Tony Belden is the committee chair.
   
2. Exhibits - Tom Mumm is the committee chair.
   
3. Endowment - Verne Jacobson is the committee chair.

F. Water Utility Council - Presented by Council Chair Bob Cockriel, reports are in the Breeze.

1. Energy - no report
   
2. Legislative Affairs - being handled by the League of Minnesota Cities.

G. Conference Council - Presented by Council Chair Doug Rovang
All is going well - thanks to Jeanette Boothe, Jon Eaton, and Steve Schneider for working on this year's conference; preparation for next years conference in Moorhead, MN has begun.

1. Conference Program - Jay Whitaker
   
2. Conference Spouse - Brenda Spain
   
3. Conference House - Randy Stettler
   
4. Conference Local Arrangements - Bill Spain and Dave Schultz
   
5. Reception at ACE - Troy Hall and the MAC committee

Motion by Jay Whitaker to approve the Council/Committee reports, second by Ken Robinson, passed unanimously.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None

8. NEW BUSINESS
None

9. COMMUNICATIONS
Summary of the Awards Luncheon:

• 2001 Leonard Thompson Plaque - was given to Jim Haugen last fall.
  
• Membership Achievement Plaque - Jay Whitaker presented Glen Gerads with the 2002 award. For the record, John Thom was given the award in 2001.
  
• Water For People Fundraiser - Scott Anderson raised $1850 for the golf hole sponsorship and $713 from the raffle, which was matched by PCE, for a total of $3276.
  
• Endowment Fundraiser - Ben Mason raised $730 on the two golf hole contests and $560, so far, for the Minnesota Twins playoff tickets (this will continue until this evenings banquet).
  
• Scholarship Awards - John Thom read the award winners biographies, Carol Kazsynski and Matthew Smith.
  
• Drinking Water Institute Plaques - Stew Thornley thanked the sponsors of the program He presented plaques to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Section AWWA. Stew will be presenting plaques to the various districts at their schools. These will be for the Central, Metro, Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast districts.
  
• CCR Awards - Stew Thornley presented the CCR Awards. There were six plaques - one for the overall winner and five for the other district winners. The overall winner was City of Edina. The other district winners were Central: Joint Water Board, Northeast: City of Hibbing, Northwest: Moorhead Public Service, Southeast: Owatonna Public Utilities, and Southwest: City of Mankato.
  
• State Fair Raffle - Meg Desmond presented the raffle winners with their gift certificates. $100 gift certificate: Sara Nelson; $50 gift certificates: Melissa Schifsky and Jenny Larsen; $20 gift certificates: Robert Brown, Bernie Bullert, Meg Desmond, Dick Dwyer, John Ehlinger, Doug Kammerer, Tom Mumm, Brent Powers, Stew Thornley, and Tim Wedin.

10. ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES PRESENTATION
Rob Renner commented at the Awards Luncheon. He discussed what is an association - a group that solves common needs and goals. Renner also discussed what the AWWA is, it's goals, and strategic plan.

11. ELECTION RESULTS
Chair-elect: Doug Rovang

12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bob Cockriel to adjourn the business meeting at 12:55pm, second by Herman Dharmarajah, passed unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jon B. Eaton
Secretary/Treasurer