Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2007
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 Mike Williamsen, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, Trustees Jenny Jaros, Steve Williams, Mike Starling, Debbie Wheetley, and Tammy Davis.
Visitors in attendance were Mrs. Pat Hoke, District Attorney; and Mr. Danny Williams, DD Williams Construction Company.
The meeting opened by reviewing the minutes from the July 2007 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
Financials for June 2007 were reviewed by members of the Board. It was discussed that the line item for repairs and maintenance appeared high and may include new meter installation costs in error.
Next, a letter was presented from the 911 Emergency Office noting a change of address for the District Office due to the new Magnuson Subdivision.
An I/Fax from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office was presented for informational purposes.
The next item on the agenda of old business was the request by Danny Williams to lower a District water line along South Poplar Camp Road during his project of excavating the bank. The need for a construction permit was also discussed. Mr. Williams noted that the length of line to be lowered would be approximately 500 to 600 feet. It was recommended that Praveen Sunny be consulted regarding details. Reference was made to the contract with LD Bush Construction, INC. and its content specifically outlining first refusal. Pat Hoke indicated she would call Lynn Bush to discuss Danny Williams request. Any request, such as this, would be given consideration on a case-by-case basis and proof of insurance would be required.
No items of new business was presented at this time.
No South Highway Water District business was presented.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Secretary/Treasurer Williamsen along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in August. Mr. Williamsen noted that CD from LaSalle National Bank was maturing on August 20, 2007. After reviewing and discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to reinvest the CD with Edward Jones per J. Brooks Venable’s recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Starling and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried. Vice Chairman Burrow then made a motion to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Davis and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no major discrepancies.
No additional public comments or questions.
There was no move for executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice count was taken and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.