Meeting Minutes of June 12, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke.
Roll call: Present were Douglas Mayer, Phoebe Cox, James Simpson, Vern Cornell, Richard Parrish, and Walter Brieschke. Mr. Hardenbergh was not present. Employees present were Mike Huskey and Kim Forby.
The minutes of the May 8th meeting and special meeting on May 31 were approved.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read.
The Financial Report was read.
Payment of bills: Mr. Simpson made a motion to pay the bills in the amount presented of $5,418.57. Mr. Parrish seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried.
The Tap Location Book was submitted.
The Water Supply Operator report was read by Mr. Huskey.
Mr. Huskey requested the purchase of a gas powered pump and submitted prices and specifications on several models: Honda: $337.00, Arco $179.95, Arco $245.00, Jacuzzi $330.00 Jacuzzi $510.00. Mr. Huskey recommended the Arco for $179.95. No decisions were made.
Water line-sewerage problem: The following was submitted for the minutes by Mr. Brieschke. “On the 20th of May, Sunday morning, I received a phone call from Mr. Ralph Milligan concerning Mr. Robert Howland’s property (south of the Makanda Post Office). Mr. John Nannie had been hired by Mr. Howland to do some work and a dispute ensued. Apparently as a result of that dispute Mr. Nannie reported that alleged violation to the IEPA and the County Health Department on Sunday morning, who in turn called Mr. Ralph Milligan, who called me. Upon consulting with the Assistant Director of the Co. Health Department I was informed that the responsibility in such matter rests with the County Health Department and the licensed contractor. By recent legislation all work done must be performed by a licensed contractor. Mr. Nannie is now applied for a license from the Health Department. To further complicate matters, Mr. Nannie hold Mr. Howland that the P.O. meter used to belong to the lot Mr. Howland no owns. Upon investigation Mrs. Forby found the original receipts and tap application for 3 taps, one for each lot on either side of and including the P.O. lot, which at that time (1976) were all owned by Mr. Robert Presley. Only two taps were installed and the two had been switched around to service all three buildings at one time or another without regard to legal property lines or the monthly availability charge (i.e. dead tap fee). Since we had a receipt for a tap on Mr. Howland’s lot a tap and meter will be installed at no charge to Mr. Howland.”
Water Tank Painting: The start date has been set for June 25th, Monday morning at 8:00 with a down time estimated at 10-14 days. Mr. Hull will install the new brackets at no charge since the work is being done late than scheduled.
SHWD proposed rate increase: The Village of Makanda, submitted a resolution supporting the District’s protest of the inequitable water rate increase. The Water Purchase Contract with SHWD states that rates can only be increased by the exact amount of their increase, the reasons for the increase must be specified and there must be mutual consent on rate changes. Mr. Parrish made a motion to not accept SHWD new rate of $2.35/1000 gal. as stated in the letter of 5/31 and proposed to pay SHWD stated cost of delivery of $1.77/1000. Mr. Mayer seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried.
Ordinance XI: Mr. Parrish made a motion to adopt Ordinance XI and Miss Cox seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Simpson made a motion to approve the press release prepared by Mr. Parrish and Mr. Mayer seconded. All in favor voice vote.
Mr. Cornell made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Parrish seconded. All in favor voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.