Meeting Minutes of May 9, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. Wiliam Hardenbergh, Miss Phoebe Cox, Mrs. Fran Voss, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Mr. Richard Parrish came in at 7:05 pm. Mr. Vern Cornell was absent. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Roberts and Mr. Walter Butler.
Minutes of the April 11, 1989 meeting were approved as submitted.
Customer Requests: Mr. Dick West is now requesting a 1” meter instead of a 1 ½” meter. Mrs. Roberts is to order one from Midwest Meter for $76.10.
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 $13,757.74. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mr. Parrish seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Butler reported that pressure station #3 is completed. A boil order was issued from Friday, May 5, 1989 until Tuesday, May 9, 1989. We have one leak at tap #142 that is to be scheduled for repair as soon as possible. The eight chlorine tests required as soon as possible. The eight chlorine tests were required each month from EPA were not taken in April by Mr. Butler. Mrs. Roberts contacted Mr. Joe Stewart, EPA, Marion, and Mr. Stewart stated that this was alright this time, but they are required to be taken from now on.
We are in receipt of the necessary papers from EPA relieving Mr. Coleman of BPWD WSO duties and appointing Mr. Walter Bulter as BPWD’s new WSO in charge dated April 26, 1989.
Wilson Electric has repaired the mercury lamp at the WST this month. Their bill will be submitted at the next board meeting.
Village of Makanda: Due to bad communications between the Village of Makanda and BPWD, The Village, in a letter dated April 8, 1989, requested some of BPWD’s Board members come and meet with them at one of the Village board meetings. Mr. Brieschke replied in a letter dated April 12, 1989, suggesting that individuals of each board meet at BPWD’s building any evening at 7:00 other than Board Meeting nights. No response has been received at this time.
Danny Williams: Mr. Williams has filed suit against BPWD. BPWD will file a counter claim for access of BPWD’s pump station. Mr. Parrish moved that the motion voted on at the March 14, 1989 meeting to repair damages to the pump station, be held in abeyance, pending resolution of the lawsuit. Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
SHWD Dispute: No further information at this time.
Asturian and Eaton has quoted a price of approximately $200 to update BPWD’s system maps and valve books. Delyteful Acres extension, pressure station #3, and 2 hydrants are now missing from our records. Mr. Brieschke made a motion to have Asaturian and Eaton update our valve book and system map. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
WSO/Manager to arrange in advance if possible for substitute to perform duties while away on vacation or otherwise. Employees are to converse with the Chairman when at all possible when they are going to be away from work.
Policy for Mrs. Roberts to obtain IEPA WSO D License: Mrs. Roberts stated that the cost of classes for WSO would be approximately $252.00. Mr. Parrish made a motion that the district pay for classes for Mrs. Roberts to be certified. Mrs. Roberts is to be paid when she performs the WSO duties. Mr. Brieschke seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
We are in receipt of a letter from JC Health Department requesting all water districts to encourage property owners to contact the Health Department when a new tap is requested, if they currently have a well, so that it can be properly sealed for safety. The letter will be filed.
Election of new Board Officer: Mrs. Voss made a motion to retain the same officers as we have presently, and Mr. Parrish seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mrs. Voss and seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm.