Meeting Minutes of February 10, 1998
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, and Mr. Alan McCaslin. Also present was employee Karen Townsend.
No visitors were in attendance.
The meeting began with review of the minutes from the January 1998 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dilley, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
Communications presented was a letter from Murphysboro Supply requesting verification of Tax Exemption information requiring signature and return. Next was the contract from McCloud Weed Control for services in 1998. After discussion regarding previous services and rate, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the contract for weed control services as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dilley; and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Old business consisted of discussion related to the two trustee position openings. The status of applicant William Orthwein’s application at the Jackson County Courthouse will be checked by Karen Townsend. The application required by the Jackson County Courthouse will be forwarded to Lynn Tullos for completion and submission to the County Clerk’s office.
New business discussed was the recent position opening due to the inability of the current Meter Reader to fulfill his responsibilities. It was decided that a letter be sent to Mr. Lacy regarding the termination of his position. Ideas were exchanged related to the feasibility of a company vehicle and existing wages for the position. It was decided that a classified be placed in the newspaper for the opening and applications be collected for further discussion at the next meeting.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in February. Also discussed was the change of water loss report to reflect year to date totals. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills; seconded by Mr. McCaslin, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was reviewed by members of the board in Ron Lada’s absence. Brief discussion followed related to anticipated water line requirements for the golf course project. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the report was presented and seconded by Mr. McCaslin. With 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No additional public comments or questions were addressed at this time.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time. It was agreed that Karen Townsend type current ordinances in the computer to assist Vice Chairman Donow with his revisions.
There being no further business, the motion was made by Mr. McCaslin for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm