Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2011
Chairman Joseph Burrow called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Joseph Burrow, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Trustees Jenny Anderson, Charles Travelstead, Donna Heern, and Robert Hughey.
No visitors in attendance.
The meeting opened by reviewing the minutes of the July 12, 2011, regular meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Travelstead and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
There were no communications for August 2011 for presentation.
There were no matters of new business for August to address.
Under the order of old business, Secretary/Treasurer Williamsen presented a letter from Scott Hickam related to financing of the water main expansion project. The letter included an eligibility form requiring the Secretary/Treasurer signature as well as approval from the Board. After related discussion pertaining to the project and information presented, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini approving Mr. Williamsen’s signature on the eligibility form. Seconded by Ms. Anderson, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Related to the legal situation with South Highway Water District, Secretary/Treasurer noted that per Stephen Green, the South Highway Water District has not provided information we requested and are in violation of the Freedom of Information Act, therefore, Mr. Green will be taking the appropriate legal action.
Financials for June 2011 were presented for review with related discussion.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for July 2011 was presented and reviewed.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for August 2011 was presented. Ms. Anderson made a motion to accept the reports as presented and pay the bills. Seconded by Mr. Hughey and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies. Also reported was Mr. Lada’s completion of the claim filed with FEMA to repair the 100′ of watermain on Makanda Hill damaged during the April 2011 heavy rains and subsequent flooding. FEMA reimbursement is expected at 75%. Chairman Burrow signed the completed Grant Agreement for the claim as required prior to compensation. Mr. Lada continued by informing the Board of his efforts in working with Pat Gammill of the Illinois Rural Water Association in detecting leaks which may be contributing to the District’s current water loss.
No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
There was no move for executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Travelstead and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.