DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP REGIONAL STORM WATER

DISTRICT SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

February 23, 2005

 CALL TO ORDER:

 President Susan Berger called the meeting to order at 6:50P.M. 

 ATTENDANCE:

 Those present at the meeting were:

 Board Members:         Susan Berger, Walt Daniels, and Jeff Thomas

Administrative:           Patricia Rexford

This meeting was in regards to the budget for DRSWD and the proposal presented by CDM.  There is a shared concern by all present that there is a lack of funds to pay for all the services that are actually needed.

 CDM provided the members a plan that was implemented for the City of Lebanon, and the board members reviewed the plan.  After reviewing the plan, the members felt there were some items and services listed that the district may not need, therefore presenting the possibility of saving some funds

 Walt Daniels presented a revised budget for the district, which reflects additional funding for the engineering firm, legal services, and administrative supplies.  There was general discussion regarding revisions of the budget. 

 Motion by Susan Berger and second by Jeff Thomas to accept the revised budget for the district.  Vote:  All yes.

 Ø     Action Taken/Required: Walt Daniels will e-mail the budget to Patricia, she will make the revisions, forward them back to the members, and Eric Luckage, for discussion to take place with the township on 02/25/05.

 Susan Berger presented the need of a link for the district on the Township’s web site, and that it should be easily reached by the public.

 General discussion regarding meeting on 02/25/05 and the plans for the district at this time.  It was stated that time the past year has been spent on by-laws, administrative needs, etc.  The district’s plan now is to move forward with implementing the district’s plan, along with providing information to the public.  There is a need to get as much done as possible to meet goals, expectations, and deadlines, in addition to getting the public involved and forming committees.

 There was brief discussion regarding the agenda for the meeting on 3/08/05, including a few revisions to the agenda.

 Motion by Walt Daniels and second by Jeff Thomas to adjourn the meeting at 7:36P.M.  Vote: All yes.

 Attest:

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Walter Daniels, Secretary/Treasurer