Meeting Minutes of April 13, 1999
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call vote was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, and Mr. Daniel Cook. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend.
No visitors were in attendance at this meeting.
The meeting continued with review of the minutes from the March 1999 Meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Dilley to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Donow and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No other visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
Correspondence presented and discussed was a letter form the Law Offices of O’Neill and Proctor withdrawing from representation of the Buncombe Public Water District. Also discussed was the status of the new bridge on Springer Ridge Road. It was noted that the Water District was not required to move water lines as a result of the new installation. Secondly, was a letter to the District from Mr. Orthwein resigning from his Trustee position as he will be moving from the area. It was recommended that Mr. Douglas Baker, a District customer, and Mr. Don Pippins, proprietors of the Stone Creek Golf Course, be contacted to establish if they have interest in becoming board trustees.
Old Business brought forward at this time was related to the new main at the Stone Creek Golf Course. It was suggested by Vice Chairman Donow that a loop be created in order to avoid dead water and reduce the possibility of main damage from a pumping fire truck, among other advantages. Recommended leaving the 3″ main and then “T” into it.
At this time, the visit of Mr. Gary Bloomenstock of the Illinois Rural Water Association was discussed and his recommendation to also loop and “T” the line extension with the Cool Springs Subdivision. Gary saw no problems with the plans getting through the EPA with the loop included as suggested. Vice Chairman Donow recommended a letter specifying the change. Mr. Lada recommended changing the plans ourselves to reflect the loop.
No South Highway Water District related business was discussed at this time.
First review were the February 1999 Financials prepared by the Kemper CPA Group. Then, the Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented in Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing for bills for payment in April. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to transfer the amount of $2,500 from the Legal Refund Account to the Operations/Maintenance Account, accept the Secretary Report as presented and pay the bills; seconded by Mr. Dilley and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Water Supply Operator Report was presented at this time by Ron Lada. It was noted that over the month the Pump Station had been hit by lightening. Also discussed was the scheduled pump servicing by Flanders Electric. Will operate on one pump while one is being serviced; then service second after the first has been reinstalled. Flanders will rebuild the backup pump to be kept in the warehouse. Future repairs at the pump station will be related to the humidifier and floor.
The CCR, Consumer Confidence Report, as now required by the Illinois EPA was discussed. An instruction book was presented providing basic information for the preparation of the report. Copies of the report are to be made for Chairman Jumps, Vice Chairman Donow and Ron Lada for further review.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, the motion was made for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm