Meeting Minutes of January 10, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Miss Phoebe Cox, Mr. Richard Parrish, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Mrs. Fran Voss came in at 7:05 pm and Mr. Cornell came in at 7:09 pm. Mr. William Hardenbergh was absent. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Roberts and Mr. Walter Butler.
Minutes of the December 13, 1988 meeting were approved as submitted.
Customer Requests: Mr. Art Vicent and his son Mr. Garry Vincent have decided to go with one tap for now and may consider the line extension next year some time. The one tap for Garry Vincent is already installed.
Customer Requests: Mr. Ed Heern was present at the time the Board of Trustees meeting on January 10, 1989 to request a new meter for his son, Mark Heern, and requested to pay the tap fee in payments. Trustee Cox moved that the Board of Trustees grant a variance, for the convenience of the customer, to Chapter 5; Section (Fees) of the Rvised Ordinances as follows: Regarding a new water meter installation it is agreed that Mark Heern is to pay $250.00 as a down payment which is 25% of the total of $500.00 owed, which is in arrears. The remaining $375.00 is to be paid in 10 equal monthly installments at $37.50 each, until the arrearage is paid in full. No additional late payment penalty will accrue under this agreement. In addition the monthly water bill is to be paid on time in accordance with existing ordinances. Payment in full at any time is acceptable. Cancellation of this agreement will result if at any time with terms of this agreement will be sent to the customer named above, and one is to be placed in the customer’s file. Seconded by Trustee Voss. Roll call vote as follows: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial Report was read and accepted.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $7,309.68. Miss Cox made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mr. Parrish seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Butler reported that he will be taking the WSO test again on February 7, 1989. There were two water main breaks on 1/4/89, one on Springer Ridge Road and one on Old 51 at tap #198. The Water loss for these will be shown on the January 1989 water loss report.
New Pressure Station Status: Both Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Jones Plumbing have been ill, as a result construction on the new station has not yet started.
Mr. Danny Williams and Pump Station: Ms. Eugenia Hunter says that Mr. Williams has contacted her and he wants BPWD to pay him for the culvert work at the Pump Station. Ms. Hunter told him BPWD will not pay. Mr. Parrish suggested that BPWD investigate the cost of moving the fence from where it is now to the Southside of the fence and find out who owns the access road on that side and see if the owner would be willing for BPWD to use this as an access road to the pump station. Mrs. Roberts will call Terrace Fence in Marion for estimates for the gate.
South Highway Dispute: Ms. Carol Eaton is to contact Mr. Brieschke to discuss SHWD dispute.
Signs for WST & PS: Last month a motion to purchase signed was passed at the cost of $8.05 for all 4 signs. After ordering them, the prices were higher. 2 signs now cost $9.09 each, and the other 2 signs now cot $14.50 each. Mr. Parrish made a motion to purchase the new signs at the new prices and Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed. Mrs. Roberts is to order them at the new prices.
Mr. Mayer brought up the idea of Employee Evaluations, and passed a form around to the board that would be filled out by the Employees and the Board. This was discussed and decided that Mr. Parrish would bring the form that SIU uses and the Board will compare which one, if any, will be used in the future.
Retention of employees: The employees were asked to step outside while the Board had discussion. The Board was concerned that Mr. Butler has not yet received his WSO license. Mr. Parrish made a motion to retain both employees and Miss Cox seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mrs. Voss and seconded by Miss Cox. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.