11.8.05
Nebraska Section AWWA Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting was held on November 8, 2005 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Kearney Nebraska following the General Business meeting.Present were: Kristine Ranslem, Larry Andreasen, John Olsson, Bruce Dvorak (late arrival), Joel Christensen, Tony Bilek, Chuck Thomerson, Kevin Tobin and Michael Wentink.
Call to order at approximately 2:40 p.m.
A motion to accept the September 15, 2005 meeting minutes was made by Tony Bilek and seconded by Kris Ranslem. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
Kevin Tobin presented Treasurer's Report during the General Business meeting.
Director's Report:
Joel Christensen presented Director's Report during the General Business meeting.
Committee Reports:
These were presented during the General Business meeting.
Old Business:
- NTV Contract: This was presented and discussed during the General Business meeting.
- Directors and Officers Insurance: This was presented and discussed during the General Business meeting.
- Research Project with the State: Bruce was not present at this time. (Arrived later)
- NeRWA Letter RE Training Calendar: Relationship between NSAWWA and NeRWA regarding this issue is improving.
New Business:
- Stockholm Scholarship: Presentation made by Todd Boling describing the structure and process involved with the Stockholm Scholarship, and requested from NSAWWA a monetary contribution to this scholarship. Motion made by Tony Bilek for a Section contribution of $500 toward this scholarship; second by Joel Christensen. All approved.
- Children's Groundwater Festival: Kris Ranslem reminded officers of the NSAWWA participation in this event. It is scheduled for March 14, 2006 in Grand Island. Bruce Dvorak indicated he may get something together involving his students.
- Breckenridge Meeting: Kevin Tobin reported the summer Association meeting in Breckenridge, Colorado was very worthwhile. Accounting, publications and other topics were presented, including a suggestion that sections become more active in political areas such as get-togethers, the annual fly-in, etc.
The next scheduled officers'meeting is Thursday, January 12, 2006, 9:30 a.m., Fremont Municipal Bldg, Council Chambers.
The complete schedule of 2006 officers' meetings is not available at this time.
A motion to adjourn was made by Chuck Thomerson and seconded by Kevin Tobin. All approved.