Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2000
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Daniel Cook, and Trustees Debbie Wheetley and Mike Starling. Also present were employees Karen Dunn and Ron Lada.
At this time, the Members of the Board acknowledged and expressed their sympathy at the loss of Trustee and friend, Ed Betts; he will be sincerely missed.
There were no visitors present.
The meeting began with review of the minutes from the September 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. It was noted that installation of culvert and removal of cistern and concrete approved in last month’s meeting minutes has been completed by Wheetley Construction.
A note included with payment from the customer, Lew Hendrix, Meter #778800, was presented requesting a water loss discount for excess usage. It was decide that as District procedures related to a leak has not been followed, the customer was not eligible for a reduction at this time.
The first item of communications presented was the Financial Report for August 2000 prepared by Kemper CPA Group. The Trustee briefly reviewed the financials and no discussion followed. Next, a letter from Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission was presented requesting 2000/2001 Membership, which was turned down by the Board. Last noted was correspondence from the Illinois EPA noting BPWD compliance with the annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The first topic of New Business was a new Pager Service for both Secretary and Water Supply Operator with Arching Paging Systems. After discussion related to contract, service and cost, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Cook to begin with new service with Arch as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried. Discussion of the 2000 District Operating Budget will be tabled until the November 2000 Meeting when preliminary preparation would be completed.
There was no old business presented at this time.
No business related to the South Highway Water District was addressed at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in October. There was brief discussion related to a maturing CD and available rates. Also discussed was the appropriate account to fund the work by Wheetley Construction on District property. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Cook to accept the Secretary Report, roll the maturing CD at Bank of Carbondale to the 11 month special, transfer $750.00 from Reserve to fund the property improvements, 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 presented by Ron Lada indicated no major problems or discrepancies. There was brief discussion related to current water loss, the recent boil water orders related to the South Highway Water District breaks, and the line break at the Stone Creek Golf Course.
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 Vice Chairman Cook for adjournment. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.