Representatives of 80 shares were in attendance

With the existing 152 shares, 76 shares would comprise 50%.

Meeting was called to order at 8:00pm

Agenda item #1 - Minutes

Rob Snyder read the minutes from last year and a motion was made (by Bernie Harris) to accept minutes from last year as read, and seconded (by Paul Doer). Motion passed unanimously.

Agenda item #2 – Bylaw Changes

Rob Snyder read the changes in the Rockville Town code from last fall and the proposed changes to the Pipeline Company Bylaws which will conform to the Town code. The changes would require unattached accessory buildings to have a separate water share before plumbing is added and also defined Bed and Breakfast type businesses as residential for purposes of the Bylaws. A motion was made (by Bernie Harris) to approve the changes and seconded (by Pam Leach). Motion passed unanimously.

Agenda item #3 – Review of Rate Increase and the Need for Conservation

Jim Starling reviewed last years rate increase. The increase took effect at the beginning of the 2^nd quarter (4/1/2006). The additional income allowed the company to hire Dave Brooks as official Water Operator. Jim also explained that $6700 was paid to Springdale for emergency water last summer to cover extremely high use.

Jim stated that one of the reasons for the rate increase was to encourage conservation. There is plenty of water for indoor use, but not enough for a large amount of outdoor use or yard watering. The problem was illustrated by a handout which noted the difference in amount used in June – 1,800,000 gallons and in December – 460,000 gallons.

Discussion took place on the possibility of alternative sources. The Hydrogeological Report done for the town water resources in 2004 was discussed and it can be viewed on the company web site. The report concluded that alternative sources would be prohibitively expensive for the company.

The availability of monthly water use reports on the company web page as well as the top 20 users list posted on the town bulletin board (at the Post Office) was noted.

Agenda item #4 – Water Use Report

Rob Snyder submitted the Water Use Report and reviewed the highest water use months. Annual over all use was 38% of allotment.

Additional discussion took place regarding the need for conservation and the fact that even though our annual water right consists of 38,650,000 gallons, we can only provide what the wells produce and during the summer months we are pumping the maximum.

Agenda item #5 – System Report

Jim Starling reported the number of hydrants that have been rebuilt or repaired. He also reviewed the well rehabilitation:

Well #3 was cleaned, a new pump was installed and the elevation changed.
Well #4 was cleaned and was found to have a collapsed section which had to be re-drilled and the level reset.
A new master meter was installed which will allow a more accurate account of the amount of water being produced.
Numerous meters were replaced and back flow protection added. The backflow prevention installations for the town are about 70% complete.

The plan to flush the system by the fire hydrants on March 9^th and 10^th was announced. There is also a plan to paint and number the hydrants in cooperation with the Springdale/ Rockville Fire Dept.

Discussion took place regarding brown water events. The water discoloration is caused mainly by the fact that the water in town is very high in iron. Whenever the system is disturbed (such as flushing a hydrant) the sediment is distributed through the system. The option of adding a whole-house water filter was recommended to those who are troubled by the discoloration. Many houses in town already have these filters and they seem to help greatly. The color is not a health issue.

Agenda item #6 – Pipeline Company Web Site

The creation of a Rockville Pipeline Company web site was reported. The web page can be found on the Infowest domain, at http://www.infowest.com/personal/p/pipeline. Also there is a link provided on the Rockville Town web page. The Pipeline web page provides access to company information including the Board Member terms, the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, the water rates, meeting minutes and water use reports. Also available is information on water conservation and the Hydrogeological Report from 2004.

Agenda item #7 – Financial Statement

Michael Evenson read the financial report for the year 2006. The total income increased from the previous year’s annual income of $36,000 to $52,000. The total debt was reduced by $8,200.

Agenda item #8 – Adjourn

Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm