Minutes of July 14, 2020
1. Chairman Robert Hughey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the B.C. Ross Community Center in Makanda. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Robert Hughey; Treasurer Mike Williamsen; Water Supply Operator Ron Lada; District Secretary Karen Dunn; and Trustees Grace Brewer, Pat Brierton and Joseph Burrow.
2. Professionals and visitors in attendance at the meeting were Mr. Mike Twomey, Mr. William Paul Heern, Ms. Kimberly Cole, Mrs. Lucille Burrow, and Mr. John Reed, all of whom are District Customers.
3. The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 9, 2020, regular meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Brewer to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Burrow and with (4) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
4. No visitor or customer requests were addressed at this time.
5. No communications for July 2020 were presented for review.
6. As the first order of new business, conversation ensued with and related to the two prospective Trustee candidates, Ms. Cole and Mr. Heern. In conclusion a motion was made by Ms. Brierton to recommend Ms. Cole to the Union County Board to serve as BuncombePWD’s Union County representative for a 5-year term limit with potential of renewal. The motion was seconded by Ms. Brewer and with (4) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried. A motion for Mr. Heern for recommendation was not required by the Jackson County Board.
7. In the absence of the District Engineer, Mr. Joe Boyke, the Board reviewed documents related to the project status related to IEPA funding. Brief discussion followed with no action required at this time.
Collections on outstanding balances of several customer accounts were addressed. After related discussion, the District Secretary was instructed to follow procedures as discussed related to disconnections due to non-payment, while remaining in compliance with District Ordinances.
8. There was no information presented pertaining to the Carbondale Water District.
9.        Financials for May 2020 were presented and reviewed with brief discussion. 10.      The District Secretary and Treasurer’s Report and the Accounts Payable Report for July 2020 were presented by Ms. Dunn, followed by discussion. A motion was made by Ms. Brierton to accept the reports as presented and to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Ms. Brewer and with (4) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
11. The Water Supply Operator’s Report was reviewed with no discrepancies followed by conversation related to leaks and master meter testing.
12. No additional public comments or questions were presented.
13. There was no move for an executive session.
14. There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Burrow to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Brewer and with (4) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting closed.