TIMBERON WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

A meeting of the board of directors of the Timberon Water and Sanitation 
District was held on September 13, 2006 at 6:00 P.M., in the community center.   
Board members present were Scott Millar, Rick Merrick, Glenda Gentry and Sid 
Benson.  Tom Tannehill was absent.  

The agenda was accepted with a change to the item “Road from Chaucer..” being 
changed to “Road from Shelly…”.

Sid Benson needed to leave early and wanted to make a director remark before he 
left.  He stated that the board has elected its officers and everybody should be 
given the opportunity to do the job.  Specifically, the opportunity should be 
given to Tom Tannehill to serve as treasurer.  He then left the meeting.

Scott Millar announced [pursuant to 10-15-1(H)(7)] a closed session was held at 
the attorney’s office on September 11, 2006 prior to the hearing.  Directors 
attending were Sid Benson, Rick Merrick and Scott Millar.  No action was taken.

The General Manager’s Report, minutes and Treasurer’s Report will be read on 
Saturday.

Resolution 06/07-008, creating Fund 205, Disaster Relief Fund, and Fund 299, 
Donation Relief Fund, was read.  These monies will be spent directly from these 
funds and will not be transferred for general operating use.  

Debbie Goss read Amended Resolution 06/07-003, Water Rate Changes.  There was 
discussion about the effect of the resolution, water rate studies and water 
conservation.  

Checks that were signed by only office personnel were presented to the board.  
Scott Millar and Glenda Gentry reviewed them.  This item will be left on 
Saturday’s agenda for information purposes.

Scott Millar read the agreement from Otero County to pay $6,000 for assistance 
with trash hauling in Timberon.  

Arden Schug suggested TWSD look into building a road between Shelly Drive and 
T15  as a fire escape route. 

Legal costs are over budget and more can be expected.  There was discussion 
about how to curb these costs.

An electric easement for the new well near the fire station will be on the 
agenda Saturday.  The service will be three phase and needs to be routed 
differently than the old single phase line.

The Letter of Binding Commitment with the New Mexico Finance authority that was 
signed in 2005 needs to be extended for another year to obtain the loan for 
$495,950. 
Committee Reports:
The forty year water plan will be presented on Saturday.

There will be a bylaw committee report on Saturday.

The flood disaster committee has secured 18% of the matching funds required by 
the State for flood assistance.  Relief work will be done directly with Timberon 
instead of going through the County.  FEMA will send a public assistance 
coordinator to meet with TWSD next week.

Scott Millar requested that “Flood Emergency Contact” be added to the Saturday 
agenda.  He and Glenda Gentry are requesting that the board authorize them to 
work directly with relief agencies on behalf of TWSD.

Agenda Request:
Joan Schug expressed her displeasure with the board’s choice for Treasurer.

Directors Remarks:
Rick Merrick said, “Go home”.
Scott Millar thanked all of the volunteers.

Unscheduled Citizen Communications
Arden Schug announced that all 911 calls will be routed to the sheriff’s 
department.

The meeting was adjourned.