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Centerville Waterworks trustees approve routine items, hear update on DNR surcharge lawsuit
Summary
At its June 8 meeting, the Centerville Municipal Waterworks Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the agenda, minutes, financial reports and $96,259.70 in vouchers, heard staff reports and received an update from City Administrator Jason Fraser on a DNR surcharge lawsuit; a resident also raised a utility-account concern.
The Centerville Municipal Waterworks Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its June 8 regular meeting to approve routine business including the meeting agenda, the May 8 minutes, the board's financial reports and vouchers totaling $96,259.70.
Board Chairman Ryan Stober called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and took roll; trustees Cindy Sherrard, Jay Torrey, Christina Laurson and Richard Turner were present along with City Administrator Jason Fraser, Public Works Director Steve Hawkins and Customer Service Representative Shayleigh McCoy. Trustee Jay Torrey moved to approve the agenda; Trustee Christina Laurson seconded and the board voted all ayes.
Why it matters: The routine approvals clear administrative items so staff can continue operations and payments without delay. The voucher approval included expenditures totaling $96,259.70, which the board approved by unanimous vote.
The meeting record shows separate motions passed by unanimous vote to approve the May 8, 2026 meeting minutes and the monthly financial reports. Trustee Richard Turner moved to approve both the minutes and the financial reports; the motions were seconded and carried with all ayes.
Public works and billing reports were given. Public Works Director Steve Hawkins presented the department report; the transcript notes the report was provided but does not include specifics. Billing Clerk and Customer Service Representative Shayleigh McCoy delivered the billing report; the transcript likewise records the report without further detail.
During the public-comment portion, M. Sheston of Centerville addressed the board with comments regarding his utility account. The transcript records the comment but does not include the full content or any board response in the meeting text.
City Administrator Jason Fraser provided an update to the board on a DNR surcharge lawsuit. The meeting record states that Fraser updated trustees on the lawsuit's status but does not record detailed outcomes, deadlines or filings in the transcript.
The board adjourned at 11:11 a.m. following a motion by Trustee Christina Laurson, seconded by Trustee Jay Torrey. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
