TEXAS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING
Moody Gardens Hotel
Galveston, Texas
May 2, 2003
MINUTES
The General Membership Business Meeting was held at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, Texas, on Friday, May 2, 2003. Ron Haynes, President, called the meeting to order at 12:24 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Approximately 17 members, 2 TML staff, and 4 wives/husbands were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ron Haynes, President, stated the minutes for the General Membership Business Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 17, 2002, had already been approved by the Board of Directors. No action was taken.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Jim Siddall, Secretary-Treasurer, was absent. Ron Haynes told everyone at the meeting that copies of the proposed budget for 2003-2004 were lying on the tables for their information.
TML REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Charlie Anderson gave a brief report on the TML Board Meeting on March 28, 2003. He stated his article in the Catalyst on the TMUA Web site gave a full report on the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership Committee
Jack Renfro, Committee Chairman, was absent. Ron Haynes presented the report. He stated the current membership level is at approximately 242.
Legislative Committee
Julie Smith, Committee Chairman, presented a brief report. Finance Committee Jim Siddall, Committee Chairman, was absent, and no report was given.
Nominating Committee
Dale Fisseler, Committee Chairman, was absent. No report was given.
Awards Committee
No report was presented.
Scholarship Committee
Ron Haynes presented the report. He stated the organization is giving out three $500 scholarships this year. The recipients are Mark Allen, Darwin Stanley, and Andrea Young.
Publication Committee
No report was presented.
Program Committee
Leonard Young, Committee Chairman, was present. No report was given.
REPORTS FROM REGIONAL DIRECTORS:
Regional Directors from Regions 1, 2, and 8 were present and gave a brief report. Dana Williams stated the Gas Survey will be mailed in October 2003 and published in February 2004.
2003 AFFILIATES DAY SESSIONS
Leonard Young stated the Affiliates Day program for San Antonio in the Fall would be in cooperation with Texas Public Works Association. The program is nearing completion.
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD DIRECTORS
Ron Haynes handed out the list of nominees from the Board:
Julie Smith, Vice-President
Jim Siddall, Secretary/Treasurer
Region 1 – Ed Hansen, Plains
Region 3 – Vacant
Region 5 – Reynaldo Cantu, Austin
Region 7 – Susan Butler, San Antonio
Water System Director-at-large – James Vines, Hempstead
There were no more nominations from the members. Charles Anderson made a motion, to approve the nominations as presented. Ron McCuller seconded the motion and the nominations were approved.
RECOGNITION OF TMUA SPONSORS
Ron Haynes presented the sponsors with appreciation certificates and gifts. Ron personally thanked each sponsor’s representative in attendance for their contribution to the organization.
Ron Haynes presented Leonard Young with a small gift to thank him for putting the Spring Conference program together.
Next, Ron Hayes presented Dwayne Hargesheimer with a golden water meter on a plaque in honor of his long-term involvement in TMUA. Ivan Langford then presented Dwayne with an appreciation plaque from the State Legislature. Charles Anderson made a motion to give Dwayne a lifetime membership in TMUA. Leonard Young seconded the motion, and it was approved.
The meeting was turned over to the new President, Ivan Langford. Ivan presented Ron Haynes with a plaque in appreciation for his service as President.
Ivan Langford stated his choice for Committee Chairpersons:
Susan Butler, Membership
Ed Hansen, Legislative
Ron Haynes, Nomination
Jim Siddall, Finance
Ron McCuller, Awards
Phil Boyd, Scholarship
Julie Smith, Program
Jim Siddall, Publications
Ivan reminded everyone the Strategic Planning Meeting will be held along with the next Board meeting in June or July.
It was determined there was no additional business. The President thanked everyone for attending the luncheon and adjourned the meeting at 1:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Siddall
Secretary/Treasurer
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TEXAS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS MEETING
Fort Worth Convention Center, Room 121
Fort Worth, Texas on October 17, 2002
MINUTES
The General Membership Business Meeting was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas in Room 121 on October 17, 2002. Ron Haynes, President, called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the April 26, 2002 General Membership Business Meeting were presented by Jim Siddall. Charles Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and Debbie McReynolds seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Jim Siddall presented the financial report. As of the end of August, 2002, the TMUA records show an ending net assets balance of $19,467.30. Rooster Smith made a motion to approve the report and Charles Anderson seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
TML REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Charles Anderson gave a brief report on the TML Board Meeting held on October 15, 2002 at the conference. Some items mentioned were that TML’s revenue was up and the expenses down. The TML dues will remain the same for 2003.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership Committee
Jack Renfro, Committee Chairman, presented the report. He stated the current membership level is at 253.
Legislative Committee
Report David Ryburn, Committee Chairman, was absent. No report was given..
Nominating Committee Report
Dale Fisseler, Committee Chairman noted that Susan Butler, SAWS, accepted the Region 7 Director position.
Awards Committee Report
No report was given.
Scholarship Committee Report
Ron Haynes gave a brief report.
Publication Committee Report
Jim Siddall, Committee Chairman requested all Board Members contribute articles when it is their turn and whenever else possible.
Program Committee Report
Ivan Langford mentioned program suggestions for the 2003 Spring Conference in Galveston would be appreciated. He reviewed the remainder of the program for the current Affiliates Day.
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS:
REGION 1: Ed Hanson was absent.
REGION 2: Will Wilde gave a brief report.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE: James Vines mentioned the prospect of providing a “gas survey” for the 2003 Spring Conference. It was noted the Board of Directors will discuss this at their meeting later in the evening.
OTHER BUSINESS
Region 7 Director
Dale Fisseler nominated Susan Butler, SAWS, for Region 7 Director. There were no other nominations. Susan Butler was elected by acclamation.
Award Presentations
Ron Haynes presented the following awards.
Distinguished Service Award was given to Dwayne Hargesheimer, Abilene Water Utilities Director. Dwayne has been with the City of Abilene for 40 years and has been the Water Utilities Director for 27 years.
Outstanding Municipal Utility Award was given to the Arlington Water Utility Department. Charles Anderson accepted the award for Arlington.
It was determined there was no other business to conduct. The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Siddall
Secretary/Treasurer