04/24/2026
Rocky Mount Sewer District
Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2026
The regular meeting was called to order by Chair Pam Bess at 6pm. Members in attendance were Vice Chair Steve Carver and Trustee Chris Wilkerson.
Visitors attending – Tony Cobb, David Garmany, Attorney Aaron Ellsworth, and district staff Keith Meisner, Russ O’Brien & Christina Wolf. Robert Gruebel attended to ask when service would reach Cross Pointe Camp.
Chair Pam Bess presented the minutes from the regular meeting of February 25, 2026. MOTION: (Wilkerson, Carver) “To approve the minutes as amended to correct Carter to Carver”. Motion passed.
Chair Pam Bess presented the 4 bank accounts information. MOTION: (Carver, Wilkerson) “ To approve the financial statements as presented”. Motion passed.
Old Business :
Bess reported that:
1. Seven accounts are interrupted with four of them being at our attorney.
2. A smoke test was performed on an interrupted customer, and it appears his property has been removed from the system. Accounts will be referred to our attorney.
3. An additional seven qualify for interruption and notices will be sent.
4. Employee Direct Deposits and Citizens’ Bank external transfer have been successful.
5. There was an issue with our 2021A Central Bank annual loan payment. While Chair Bess completed the ACH payment option in 2025, it was not completed. The forms have been located, and the process has been implemented. We will not be charged any interest/late fees.
6. A Rate Hearing Meeting will be held at 5:45pm on April 22,2026 at the district office.
New Business:
1. Vice Chair Steve Carver presented and explained the changes made to our 2024 financial documents.
2. Tony Cobb – The Phase 4 Variance Application has been submitted.
3. Tony Cobb discussed proposed options for the location of our Phase 4 Lift Station.
4. Discussion was had on the proposed agreement with Bullock Septic. Keith Meisner will reach out to Bullock to continue/clarify.
5. The District’s Surety Bond and General Liability policies are due.
Operations:
Keith Meisner reported that the plan is operating as it should. The Phase 3 plant upgrades are running well. Keith & Russ will be going to Gravois Mills Sewer District for direction/training on new Phase 4 processes.
Engineer’s Report:
Tony Cobb reports on Phase 3 completion/punch list and an update on the progress of Phase 4. Tony presented Phase 3 Pay Request 16 for approval. MOTION(Wilkerson, Carver) “ To approve the pay request”. Motion passed.
Attorney –
Aaron Ellsworth presented letters that will be sent out to our large debt accounts. Aaron will have them sent out next week.
Bills to be paid:
Ameren $ 1049.30, $ 70.76 and $ 233.08; LO Environmental - $ 780.35; MO One Call- $ 12.15; RLI Surety Bond - $ 401.00; Mike Keith Insurance(Liability) $ 8,432.00; State of Missouri (Phase 4 variance) - $ 250.00; Ozark Wast Service - $ 23.50; Core & Main -$ 267.96; Co-Mo Direct - $ 134.72; T-Mobile - $ 60.00; Northshore Shopping Center - $ 303.95; USPS – Stamps & Certified Mail - $ 318.08; Sam’s Club (window envelopes) $ 45.19; Dollar General(toilet paper/batteries) - $ 21.14; Amazon (paper towel dispenser) $46.46; Payroll (two periods) $ 10,000.00; Interactive Design - $ 49.00 and Greg Sanning - $ 750.00
MOTION : (Carver, Wilkerson). “ To pay bills” Motion passed.
The next scheduled regular meeting will be April 22, 2026, at 6 pm at the District Office.
MOTION: (Carver,Wilkerson) “ To Adjourn”. Motion passed.
