Meeting Minutes of August 12, 1997
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Hebert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, Mrs. Donna Williams, and Mr. Alan McCaslin. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend.
Visitors present were Janet Proctor, Esq., of Proctor and O’Neill; and Mr. Wayman Caveness and his father related to possible new line extension on Spring Hill Road, property owned by Shelly Murphy. The 140 acre property, with airport runway, is planned to be subdivided in 5 acre lots for resale. Discussed feasibility of line extension, related costs and excavating requirements. Recommended an engineer be contacted. Discussed policy of installing 6″ line. Recommended Mr. Cavaness check into Union County Requirements.
The meeting continued with the review of the minutes of June 1997. A motion was made by Mr. Donow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Williams, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No further visitor or customer requests were presented.
Communications discussed was a letter regarding a visit from Circuit Rider of the IRWA in September. The Board agreed to pass on the visit this time. Financials prepared by the Kemper CPA Group were next reviewed by the members of the board.
Old business was the need for a water rate increase. Recommend volunteers on a committee to research required increase. Suggested a budget run based on different ranges if increased rates. Agreed a letter be mailed to customers in district explaining reason for the increase and also noting a history of decreases.
New business presented was the need for a new pest control service for the district office area. Ms. Townsend recommended the change from the current company based out of Schaumburg, Illinois, who had not maintained service for over three months. It was recommended and agreed to request pest control services from Envirotech, a local firm, at no change in monthly rates.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in August. Motion was made by Mr. Dilley to accept the Secretary’s Report and pay the bills; seconded by Mr. Donow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada noting that all tests were completed with no related problems. It was also noted that the THM and Leak and Copper testing was coming up in September.
No additional public comments or questions were addressed at this time.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time. Ideas for updates to be discussed between Chairman Jumps and Mr. Donow for presentation at a future meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Donow for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.