Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2006
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, Secretary/Treasurer Karen Dunn, Trustees Tammy Davis, Debbie Wheetley, Greg Dunn, and Water Supply Operator Ron Lada. Absent were Trustees Jenny Jaros and Mike Starling.
Visitors in attendance were Mr. Scott Hickam, CPA, Beussink & Hickam PC., and Mrs. Pamela Nicolaides was not in attendance.
Mr. Hickam opened by distributing copies of the 2005 Annual Audit and supporting documentation. An overall expense decrease was discussed as well as a decrease in water purchase due to repairs of major leaks. It was noted that water loss was down to an average of 18% from the average of 33% the previous year; and insurance costs were increased 26% over the previous year. Interest costs continue to decline as the bond is paid down. All areas of the audit were touched upon, after which Mr. Hickam answered questions and presented final documentation for signature.
After presentation of the annual budget, Secretary Karen Dunn was addressed to present her concerns related to the Secretary/Treasurer Employment Agreement discussed at the last meeting of the Board. With the support and information from the Auditor, Ms. Dunn requested renegotiation of the agreement. After brief discussion, and further discussion as Ms. Dunn was temporarily excused from the meeting. It was decided to table the subject until the next Board meeting.
The meeting continued by reviewing the minutes of the May 2006 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to accept the minutes. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No further visitor or customer requests were presented.
Financials for May 2006 were reviewed by members of the Board with no related discussion.
Under the order of old business, Ms. Dunn relayed that Sean Henry indicated that there was no change in the new pump station status at this time; we are still awaiting approval from IEPA.
No new business was presented at this time.
No South Highway Water District related business.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was reviewed by the Board Members in the absence of the Secretary/Treasurer Report along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in June. It was noted that a transfer of $2,600 was required from the Debt Service Account to the Operations/Maintenance Account to fund the bond interest payment due in June. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Davis with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator’s Report was presented by Ron Lada with no major discrepancies. It was noted by Mr. Lada that two small leaks have been found; one on McGuire Road and another in Stone Creek Golf Course at a customer meter. Both repairs have been scheduled.
No additional District related comments or questions were presented.
There being no further business, there was a motion for adjournment, seconded and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.