25th Annual Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2021
Bob Schrumpf announced that drawings would be conducted at the end of the meeting for (10) bill credits and (2) Apple Bee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 53 contract holders in attendance. Bob Schrumpf, President, called the 25th Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with Randy Haukap leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Schrumpf then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor and employees. Sandy Kuhn, Manager/Operator since May of 1998 was recognized for her outstanding leadership, innovation and guidance for the past 22 plus years. Tom Eyman presented Sandy with a plaque in honor of her retirement. Bob then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2020 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Denny Willman made motion to accept the minutes. Clarence Zimmerman 2nd. Motion carried. Mike VonderHaar gave an update on the Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community Program. The Program was implemented in February 2020. Currently having approximately 220 contributors for a total collected in the past year of around $ 1500.00. The collected money was placed in special savings account. The committee met in February 2021 and reviewed submitted applications from the Simple Room & the Bond County Senior Center, both of Greenville. The board approved to make a $ 150.00 donation to each of the above-mentioned community organizations abiding by Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community policy guidelines. Mr. Eyman submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Stanley Frey made motion to approve them. Ken Haller 2nd. Motion carried. Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and presented information on a future “Project” for water main looping, chlorinating, water tank improvement and any other water system improvements that may be needed. Jeff Mollet advised that David Frueh sent his regrets on being unable to attend and his desire to continue to represent the membership as a director. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet then presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbents Mike VonderHaar of Bond County and David Frueh of Madison County are each running for a three-year term. Darren Apken has been nominated by the Village of Marine for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. All Bond County and Madison County candidates are running unopposed. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Denny Willman made motion to accept. Scott Gaffner 2nd motion. Motion carried. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion from the floor for a vote by acclamation for these Bond and Madison candidates. Scott Gaffner made motion to accept. Denny Willman 2nd motion. Motion carried. Darren Apken was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Mr. Mollet asked bulk representatives to accept the nomination of Darren Apken and requested a vote by acclamation. Rich Accornero so moved. Larry Bloemker 2nd. Motion carried. President Bob Schrumpf asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. Jeff Mollet advised under new business, I have a Resolution to obtain a loan and/or grant “not to exceed” 2.5 million dollars for system upgrades and improvements. Stanley Frey made motion to accept the resolution. Denny Willman 2nd. Motion carried. Scott Gaffner made motion to adjourn meeting. Gary Kreutzberg 2nd motion. Meeting Adjourned. BMWC Bill credit winners were Marty Wilfong, Kelly Haller, Linda Heimsath, Dennis Frey, all of Pocahontas. John Wait, Sharon Zimmerman, all of Greenville. Stanley Frey, Richard Schrumpf, all of Highland. Jeffrey Kleiboeker of Alhambra. Apple Bee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards winners were Tina Tompkins of Smithboro and Linda Heimsath of Pocahontas.
