Meeting Minutes of July 8, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were: William Hardenbergh, Phoebe Cox, Douglas Mayer. Francis Voss, Walter Brieschke, and Vern Cornell came in at 7:06 pm. Richard Parrish was absent. Employees present were Becky Roberts and Mr. Huskey came in at 7:20 pm.
The minutes of June 10, 1986 meeting were approved as submitted.
Customer Requests: Kenneth Mixen, David Ward, Francis Ward, and Gary Gulledge were all present representing Limestone Baptist Church in regards to seeing about getting a tap. Their main concerns was that if in the future the Church was not able to pay for water services, could the tap then be taken out. The Board agreed that if in the future they could not pay for services, the tap would be taken out at their expense. A tap application and Chapter 3 of the ordinances are to be sent to Kenneth Mixen at Route 1, Buncombe, IL 62912.
Mr. Bill Wheetley was sent a letter from our attorney Eugenia Hunter setting guidelines for him to agree to and follow in regards to moving tap #150.0 We are waiting for a response from Mr. Wheetley.
Steve Sisulak Sub-division water line extension: Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to proceed with the paperwork needed in accordance with our ordinances to build a water line to be deeded to the water district in exchange for 2 taps without being charged that standard $500 tap fee. Miss Cox seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion was passed.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial report was read and accepted.
Payment of the bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $4,540.94. Mrs. Voss made a motion to pay the bills as submitted. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. The motion passed.
The Water Supply Operator report was given by Mr. Huskey. The price for one way back flow prevention valves were discussed. If 100 or more were purchased the price is $17.95 a piece. Mr. Mayer moved to by 10 now and then replenish the supply as needed and phase them into the system eventually. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
According to the EPA letter dated June 23, 1986, from Mr. Jon Lam, we are required to do a minimum of 8 residual chlorine tests a month and 2 bacteriological tests. Mr. Huskey had some old test reports that he is to turn into the office.
This past month Mr. Lee Weiderman (tap 33) has put in a self-contained septic tank. It is located approximately 13 feet from our water main in downtown Makanda.
SHWD Dispute: On Tuesday, July 15, 1986, both attorneys and the 3 arbitrators are to meet at Dan Kimmel’s office. The time will be noted later.
Motion for adjournment: Miss Cox moved to adjourn the meeting and Mrs. Voss seconded. All in favor voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 pm.