Minutes — January 20 2026

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Attendees: Jeffrey Earl, Kevin Trout, Fred Lavenberg, Brian Stevens, Drew Bulfer, Ann Kroll Lerner, Charlie Windisch

Location: Deborah Rawson Memorial Library meeting room.

Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.

  1. Bill payment status: As of the meeting time, 1 household still has not paid the 4th quarter 2025 bill; 13 are delinquent in paying the first quarter 2026 bill. The committee requests that payments be made on time, as we have our own bills to pay!
  2. Time was spent discussing the rates for the remaining quarters in 2026, and ways to address a $22K shortfall. More information to follow.
  3. Failed December test for high manganese – follow up required with SOS regarding retest and corrective action.
  4. Reservoir pump replacement – Committee voted in December to buy a new pressurization pump for the reservoir. The pump is ready to be picked up. Drew volunteered to get the pump and save JFD1 from paying shipping costs (thank you, Drew!)
  5. Lead testing: One household sample tested high for lead levels in the fall of last year. JFD1 and SOS working with the state to determine a corrosion control treatment strategy.
  6. Rural drinking water review of our filtration system to take place Friday, Jan 30th.
  7. Papers to close the Community Bank line of credit were signed. The line of credit is intended to be tapped only in case of an emergency.

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 17th.