Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2000
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll was called taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Daniel Cook, and Trustees Debbie Wheetley, Mike Starling, and Ed Betts. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Dunn.
There were no visitors present.
The meeting began with review of the minutes from the May 2000 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Cook to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were presented at this tiem.
First time of communication was the Financial Reports for April 2000 prepared by Kemper CPA Group. The Trustees briefly reviewed the financials and no discussion followed. Next presented was a letter from the Illinois EPA regarding the status of the water line installation at the Stone Creek Golf Course. It was noted that Stone Creek’s attorney, John Rendleman, was making preparations to dedicate the line to the Buncombe Public Water District.
New Business continued with the signing of new signature cards for CD accounts at First Bank and Bank of Carbondale by the Chairman and the New Vice Chairman, Daniel Cook.
Next a tape was reviewed from the April 11, 1995, meeting of the Buncombe Board of Trustees noting the dedication of Parcels A & B of the survey prepared by the Shawnee Survey Company from Harvey Hartline to this Water District. On the tape, it was requested of Attorney Janet Proctor, present at the meeting of April 11, 1995, to follow through with Deeds for Parcels A & B. At this time, the subject Parcels are still deeded to the Estate of Harvey Hartline. After discussion, the Board suggested that the Secretary Karen Dunn research and make contact with the Executor of the Estate to see what can be done to transfer ownership of the Parcels to the Water District.
Old Business addressed was repairs to the intersection of McGuire and South Poplar Camp Roads proposed by the Village of Makanda which may result in a relocation of a water line and valve. A letter sent to the Village dated May 11, 2000, prepared by the Secretary under the signature of the Chairman, was read to the Board indicating that this District finds no immediate need to relocate the line; and any change to the water line or valves will be at the cost of the Village of Makanda. The letter also stated that the Village must submit Engineered plans and drawings of changes to the Board for approval prior to construction and that all State and Federal rules and regulations, as well as ordinances of this Water District, must be observed.
It was noted that the Consumer Confidence Report was due to be mailed to customers and the IEPA no later than July 1, 2000. The Secretary and Water Supply Operator confirmed that preparation was being done and the report would be mailed on time.
No South Highway Water District related business was discussed at this time.
The Secretary Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in June. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Cook to accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was discussed by Ron Lada indicating no major problems or discrepancies. It was noted that the water leak located on South Poplar Camp Road near the Simon residence has been repaired and is anticipated to have a positive impact on the next water loss report.
There were no additional public comments or questions
No ordinances were reviewed at this time
There being no further business, the motion was made by Mr. Betts for adjournment. Seconded by Vice Chairman Cook and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.