Jul 18, 2013

Budget Committee Meeting May 16, 2013

Gardiner Sanitary District 
Budget Meeting 
May 16, 2013

Meeting called to order by Dennis Conger, present were Board Members Jackie Degman, Dixie Hash, Charlotte Hinshaw, Mike Quartararo, and Marc Fullhart.  

Budget Committee Members present were Dennis Conger (Budget Committee Chairman), Kathy Quartararo (Budget Committee Secretary), George Degman, also present Mack Holman, Steve Lindsley, Glenn Buickerood, Mary Chambers, and Steve Schnurbusch. Keith Andersen arrived 10 min late. Ray Davenport arrived 18 minutes late and Garrett Pallo arrived just as the meeting was ending.

Dennis called the meeting to order, and Kathy read a draft of the April 18th, 2013 Budget Meeting.

Dennis opened by suggesting the $79,425. in the budget to pay Reedsport should be increased $20,000. (to read $99,425). Rather than make a cash payment in April, we used a credit as per the Apr 16th email agreement with Reedsport. As for the months of May and June, Dennis recommends to also use credit for those 2 months. This ends the fiscal year adjusting cash balance in the budget by $20,000.  This brings the beginning cash to 184,055.


In negotiating with Reedsport, we’re not paying currently. Talks regarding next fiscal year are ongoing, because this fiscal year is over. Dennis asked for comments, explaining there will be more information during the executive session.

George asked, why the discrepancy? Dixie explained, due to flow rates, the estimates for flow rates are more than a year out. Not behind monetarily, just behind on the rate of flow. Flow rates are based off last years’ usage, not our current flow rates. Dixie said the contract with Reedsport has expired. As we go forward, Gardiner Sanitary District will continue to pay on a month-to-month basis honoring the expired contract.

George motioned to accept the suggested changes to the budget numbers from $79,425. to $99,425. Kathy seconded. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

The group then set up budget hearing to go over changes after executive session. George motioned the group meet again on Thursday, June 6th, 2013 at 6pm. Kathy seconded, and it was passed by unanimous voice vote.

Dennis then asked for further comments? There were none.

George moved to approve the budget with changes. Kathy seconded and the meeting was adjourned.


                        Submitted by Kathy Quartararo (Budget Committee Secretary)