Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026
The regular meeting of Buncombe Public Water District was called to order on June 10, 2026 at 6:03 p.m. at the District’s office located at 79 Wiley Ln, Makanda, Illinois.
Call to Order
Trustees Present: Hughey; Brewer (6:11); Dickson; Fiorino; Lamb (6:12); Howell
Trustees Absent: Baker
Also Present: Alex Heidbreder; Sage Lintner; Richard Howell; and Michael R. Twomey.
Chairman Hughey conducted the meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 13, 2026 made by Trustee Dickson and seconded by Trustee Fiorino. On voice vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Visitor, Customer, and Public Comments
A. Richard Howell:
Engineer Howell presented an invoice dated April 7, 2025 to the Board. He reported to the Board that EPA funding is down 40%. There was no award to the District in the 2026 cycle and that a possible award could come in January 2027, but that is not likely. He will reapply for the District next year.
Chairman Hughey wondered if the District could revise the project if it would affect the scoring and therefore increase the potential for awarding. Engineer Howell responded that maybe this will be the case. Question was whether or not the District should do the main replacement and not worry about the meters. (Trustee Brewer and Trustee Lamb both entered the meeting). It was noted that the main replacement is the number one priority. March 31, 2027 is the deadline for receipt by EPA of an application for next year’s funding.
MOTION TO PAY HORNER SCHIFFRIN THE SUM OF $25,000.00 FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING was made by Trustee Brewer and seconded by Trustee Lamb. On roll call vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Old Business
A. C&C Pump Invoice:
Discussion held concerning how much should be paid to C&C on its invoice based upon their failure to install the pump correctly. After discussion, MOTION TO PAY C&C PUMP $11,500.53 was made by Trustee Brewer and seconded by Trustee Fiorino. On roll call vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
B. Security System Quote:
There were no changes to what the Board discussed at the May meeting and office manager Litner was requested to proceed as previously approved.
New Business
A. Interconnect Meeting:
There is a meeting scheduled for June 30, 2026 at the Thrillville Event Center. No Board action necessary.
B. Metering System:
Chairman Hughey discussed with the Board a need to plan for the future as the current meters are running out of parts for repair.
District Manager Heidbreder reported to the Board that the District has parts for about twenty meters.
A move toward a sensus meter, which is ultra sonic with no moving parts, one unit and not piece meal is being considered.
A request was made to have a presentation for the Board to determine if the terrain of the District is practical for use.
City of Carbondale Water Supply
A. None.
Monthly Staff and Board Group Reports
A. Office Manager Lintner Report:
Office Manager Lintner presented a written report to the Board and placed of record with the Minutes.
B. WSO Heidbreder Report:
Alex Heidbreder presented a written report to the Board and placed of record with the Minutes
C. Work Group 1 Ordinances:
Nothing presented.
D. Work Group 2 District Improvement:
Meeting was held on June 5, 2026. Minutes of the meeting were delivered to the Board Trustees.
E. ROINC Report:
Sage presented a written report to the Board and placed of record with the Minutes. There was a 9% water loss in the month of May.
MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY STAFF AND BOARD GROUP REPORTS AND THE DIG MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 5, 2026 was made by Trustee Howell and seconded by Trustee Fiorino. On voice vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Monthly Treasurer/Accounting/Financial Reports
A. Spreadsheet of Bills to be Paid and Treasurer Report:
A written report was presented to the Board.
B. Amy Financial Report:
A report was included and placed of record.
B. 125% Report:
A written report was presented to the Board and placed of record.
C. Change in Account Balances:
A written report was presented to the Board and placed of record.
D. Investments:
A written report was presented to the Board and placed of record.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MONTHLY TREASURER, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTS was made by Trustee Fiorino and seconded by Trustee Brewer. On roll call vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Payment of Bills
A. A schedule of all bills was presented to the Board for review. MOTION TO PAY ALL BILLS made by Trustee Lamb and Seconded by Trustee Brewer. On roll call vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Additional Trustee Comments or Questions
A. It was noted that one of the Trustees has violated the District ordinances by failing to attend meetings and State statutes by failing to provide a Statement of Economic Interest to the County Board. MOTION TO SEND TO THE COUNTY AND THE TRUSTEE A LETTER INFORMING THEM OF THE VIOLATIONS, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT was made by Trustee Lamb and seconded by Trustee Brewer. On roll call vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Attorney Twomey is to contact the replacement to determine if he still desires to be a part of the Water District as a Trustee.
Executive Session
A. None.
Motion for Adjournment
MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING made by Trustee Howell and seconded by Trustee Fiorino. On voice vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.