Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2011
Acting Chairman Joseph Burrow called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Acting Chairman Joseph Burrow, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Trustees Charles Travelstead, Jenny Anderson, and Robert Jacobini. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen.
No visitors were in attendance.
The meeting continued by reviewing the minutes of the February 2011 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Travelstead to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Ms. Anderson with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
There were no visitors or customer issues to present.
Under the order of communications, Statements of Economic Interest forms were distributed to Board Members residing in Jackson County for completion as required by the Jackson County Board Office.
At this time, members briefly discussed the current Board position openings. It was suggested that a notation of the openings be repeated on the bottom of this month’s water billing and highlighted for better visibility.
Under the order of new business, estimates for the District Office floor cleaning and waxing were presented for review. A motion was made by Mr. Jacobini to accept the proposal presented by Mr. Larry Qualls. Seconded by Mr. Travelstead and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Under the order of old business, it was noted that Mr. Armen Asaturian would be attending the April Meeting to further discuss the District Expansion Project and no new information is available at this time related to the District Mapping Project.
No new information was available related to the SHWD Legal Status.
Financials for January 2011 were presented for review with brief discussion.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for February 2011 was reviewed.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for March 2011 was presented by the Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Anderson made a motion to accept the reports as presented and to pay the bills. Seconded by Mr. Jacobini and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented with no discrepancies. Mr. Lada noted he was investigating possible causes of the current 30% water loss.
Discussion continued related to current telemetry issues as well as the purchase of a new generator for the District as required by IEPA.
No additional public comments or questions.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Travelstead to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Jacobini and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.