CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Millard called the December 3, 2002, special meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Stephen L. Millard, Chairman

Robert R. Jones, Secretary/Treasurer

Donald L. Steinmeier

2003 BUDGET

Mr. Salisbury walked the Authority members through the proposed 2003 Budget. Some of the highlights included:

· Staffing. Two staffing changes were recommended for 2003. One being to hire a full-time plant operator and the other to move the part-time administrative assistant position to a full‑time position. With these two recommendations in mind, the projected 2003 Budget reflects a 35.83% increase to cover salaries for those two projections. No timeline has been set for the hiring process. Before the positions are put in place, the manager will bring recommendations for long-range planning and job descriptions to the Authority for review.

· Bonding. The budget reflects an amount that will provide bonding for all staff members.

· Legal Fees. An increase in the budget amount for 2003 is based upon the fact that the current solicitor handles additional legal work than the former.

· Capital Projects. The 2003 Budget reflects the annual payment of $18,015 for the Komatsu Loader, which will be due annually through 2006.

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to approve salaries as set forth in the proposed 2003 Budget: Mark Salisbury, $52,000; Phil Rodemoyer, $41,600; Gail Martin, $17.77 per hour not to exceed $27,040 in 2003; and plant operator (newly-proposed position in 2003), $27,040. The motion was unanimously approved.

The proposed 2003 Budget will be brought before the Authority for final approval at the December 17, 2002 meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE AUTHORITY

Ulrich Easement for Sandy Hollow Road/Terrann Drive Project. Mr. Millard reported that he had a second meeting with Richard Ulrich of 7000 Terrann Drive in an effort to resolve an easement issue. Mr. Millard stated that he reached a settlement of $5,000, which the Authority will pay in exchange for Mr. Ulrich’s signature on the easement papers. Mr. Millard shared a copy of the proposed settlement with the Authority members. Mr. Jones congratulated Mr. Millard on a job well done.

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to pay Richard Ulrich $5,000 in exchange for granting an easement for the Sandy Hollow Road/Terrann Drive project. The motion was unanimously approved.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Jones moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmeier, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 8.42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gail A. Martin,

Recording Secretary