Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2001
Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Daniel Cook, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, and Trustees Greg Dunn, Debbie Wheetley, Mike Starling, and James Keller. Also present were employees Karen Dunn and Ron Lada.
There were no visitors in attendance.
First on the agenda was the review of the minutes of the February 2001 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Keller and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were addressed at this time.
The first item of communication presented was the monthly financial for January 2001. Board members reviewed the reports and brief discussion followed. It was noted that water purchase was extremely over budget the past two months related to a leak in excess of 300,000 gallons to meter #58800, Susan Beattie. The leak was not discovered and repaired until after the January billing; and will not appear as water revenue until February.
Next addressed was the dedication of the Stone Creek Golf Course water line extension to the Buncombe Public Water District. Discussion between the members, specifically Ron Lada, Water Supply Operator, and Trustee James Kelley, Proprietor of the Golf Course, followed related to the submission required informed prior to acceptance. Such items mentioned were: 1) Bacteria results from IEPA submitted by the contractor prior to connection with District water lines; 2) As-built drawings; 3) The need to re-bury the water line from the Club House to 30″, currently 16″, as was discovered when GTE struck the line while digging.
Mr. Keller made a request to continue installation of new meters for the two new homes presently being constructed by Mike Williams Construction. After discussion, members of the Board agreed to allow the meter to be installed prior to dedication of the lines to the District. Contractor should be instructed to contact the District Secretary and follow installation procedures.
There was no new business presented at this time.
The only time of Old Business on the agenda, related to the dedication of the Stone Creek Golf Course line extension, was discussed along with IEPA communications, agenda, Item #5.
There was no South Highway Water District business to report.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in March. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dunn and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
There were no additional public comments or questions.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, the motion was made for adjournment by Mr. Keeler and seconded by Mr. Dunn. A voice count was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.