Butte-Meade Sanitary Water District

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Butte-Meade Sanitary Water District was held at the District Office on February 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., led by the Pledge of Allegiance.  The meeting was called to order by the President of the Board, Bob Lewis at 8:00 a.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all Board action was by unanimous decision.

Members Present: Bob Lewis, Penny Oedekoven, Richard Harmon, Gary Velder, Judy Heisler, Mike Wolff, Todd Williamson and Dallas Conner.  

Motion by Judy Heisler, second by Richard Harmon to adopt the agenda.  Motion carried.

The Minutes of the regular January 21, 2026, meeting was presented and approved on a motion by Penny Oedekoven, second by Gary Velder.  Motion carried. 

The Treasurer’s Report and bills were approved on a motion by Richard Harmon, second Gary Velder.  Motion carried.

Old Business:

• Well Update – Well foundation specs are being approved.  Iron bacteria solutions are being looked into.
• Fee Schedule – On a motion by Penny Oedekoven, second by Judy Heisler, the following fees will be raised beginning May 1, 2026.
  • Reconnect Fee – $25.00
  • Late Fee – 20.00
  • Pump Pit Fee – $50.00
  • Freeze Up Fee – $50.00
  • After Hours Reconnection Fee – $50.00

New Business:

• Second Reading of Ordinance No 1-2026 – Tap Fee

Office Manager Report:

• A quote for the front door should be here soon.  Todd also had them look into replacing the door at the Vale Well.
• WRCTC is still working on a phone system for us.  I will talk with another business in town on another option when she is available.

Manager Report:

• Fixed a main break by Orman.
• Valves east of town will be replaced this next month.  This is in preparation of work to be done on 212.
• Tracks on the excavator needs repair and the trailer needs some deck and wiring repairs. 

Motion by Judy Heisler, seconded by Gary Velder, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 am.