Meeting Minutes of November 9, 1982

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Walter Brieschke at 7:00 p.m.

Roll call: Present was Mr. Douglas Mayer, Miss Pheobe Cox, Mr. William Hardenbergh, Mr. James Simpson, Mr. Walter Brieschke, and Mr. Richard Parrish, who arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Richard Jackson was not present. Employees present were Mr. Nannie and Mrs. Forby.

The minutes of the October 12 meeting were approved.

Customer requests: none

Secretary/Treasurer Report: submitted

The Financial Report was accepted as read.

Payment of Bills: Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $4,290.30 from the Operations and Maintenance account and $3,300.96 from the Construction account. Mr. Simpson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes. Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes. Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.

The Water Supply Operator report was submitted.

Sunflower was contacted in regards to the unsuccessful spraying of the weeds at the pump station, and they agreed to respray in the spring for no additional charge.

Wayne Calhoun line extension: nothing

Grant status report: The bids will be let on November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of J.T. Blakenship in Murphysboro.

Budget approval: Mr. Hardenbergh motioned to amend the proposed Budget to include $30 per month for Mr. Mayer for his duties as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Simpson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.

Motion to approve the proposed 1983 Budget was made by Mr. Simpson and seconded by Mr. Parrish. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox -yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.

Audit agreement: Mr. Hardenbergh made the motion to hire Mr. Don Morgan for the audit, for a fee not to exceed $1,200.00. Mr. Parrish seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.

Mr. Mayer met with the Makanda Township Fire Department to discussion fire protection and a map of the District.

Mr. Parrish made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Brieschke seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. All in favor voice vote.