Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2018
Chairman Robert Hughey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Robert Hughey, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Treasurer Mike Williamsen, Water Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Pat Brierton, and Joseph Burrow.
The professionals in attendance were Mr. Mike Twomey. Visitors in attendance were Mrs. Lucille Burrow, Mrs. Cheryl Hughey, and Mr. Greg Dunn, all district customers.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the March 8, 2018, rescheduled regular meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Burrow to accept the minutes. Seconded by Ms. Anderson with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
No visitor or customer requests were presented for discussion.
The Water supply Operator’s letter responding to Mr. John Kinder related to the recent IEPA inspection results was discussed, as well as actions required to be in compliance.
Statements of Economic Interest Forms were presented, completed and signed by all Jackson County appointed Board Members and returned to the District Secretary for submission.
Related to the upcoming water tower inspection, which had been postponed due to weather, discussion was brief with no new information to present at this time.
Information related to ACH Debits and online payment portals available through First Southern Bank was presented by the District Secretary and discussion followed. No action was taken at this time.
No information related to the Carbondale Water District was presented.
Financials for February 2018 were presented and reviewed with brief discussion.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for April 2018 were presented and discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Burrow to accept the Secretary and Treasurer’s Report as presented and to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Ms. Brierton and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator’s Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies. Incidents resulting in water loss for the month of March were discussed, including a possible leak near the Makanda Village Pavilion next to Drury Creek. Next discussed were the electrical requirements of Cardinal Internet and ClearWave related to their antenna installation on the water tower. The Water Supply Operator noted miscellaneous repairs at the District Office that also required the attention of an electrician. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini allowing the District Secretary and Water Supply Operator to coordinate with Burke Electric to complete the repairs and installations as discussed. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
No additional public comments or questions were presented this time
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Burrow to adjourn; seconded by Mrs. Brewer and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting closed.