Meeting Minutes of August 13, 1996
Chairman Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call vote was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Stanley Hollister, Mr. Ed Betts, Mrs. Donna Williams, and Mr. Herbert Donow. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Townsend, and visitor Mr. Mark Mitchell, Groundwater Technician, Rural Water Association.
Chairman Jumps began by giving the floor to Mr. Mitchell. Conversation followed regarding moneys available through grants and farmers home and the feasibility of a new filtration system in Cedar Lake. Also discussed was the required capacity to cover peak usage as well as cost in maintaining the system. It was noted that Ron Lada, currently carrying a Class B, would need a Class A for surface water treatment. Looking into a totally automated system. Daily capacity of 100,000 to 120,000 would triple the current district. Mr. Mitchell questioned the possibility of supplying smaller towns in this area. It was also noted that Carbondale must agree because they own the lake. Current length of contract with South Highway for water purchases was questioned; possibly total 40 years. The board members requested of Mr. Mitchell a map of southern part of the state locating boundaries of all water districts.
After Mr. Mitchell’s departure, the meeting continued with the review of the minutes from July 1996. A motion was made by Mr. Donow and seconded by Mr. Betts to accept the minutes as presented. With a roll call of 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Customer request of Cathie Hutcheson, Account #77800, for BPWD to assume both financial and maintenance responsibility for the relocation of subject meter on her property. Placement was considered as well as requirements of the Shawnee National Forest District and it was agreed by board members that any relocation of this line would be the total responsibility of the user.
Communications for August, Current Financials were reviewed and discussed by the Board Members. Also mentioned was attaining permission from Jimmy Watkins of the Union County Board to appoint a Jackson County resident into the board opening which has been vacant for nearly two years. A letter from the IRWA was presented informing that Mr. Wayne Nelson, Circuit Rider would be touring the area next month. The board requested that we schedule Mr. Nelson’s visit at and before the September 10 board meeting as did Mr. Mitchell.
New business, per an estimate from Al Yancy of the Makanda Township Fire Department, the usage of 12,000 gallons for water used to extinguish the fire on Crackers Neck be billed to the customer to be presented to their insurance company at a rate of $6.00 per 1,000 gallons.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in August. Also discussed were additional funds required to meet monthly payables. A motion was then made by Mr. Betts to accept the Secretary/Treasurer report and pay the bills as presented using additional funds of $1,600 to be transferred from the Depreciation Account. Seconded by Mr. Donow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Ron Lada presented the Water Supply Operator Report; all tests were completed and described problems resulting in one boil water order. Also completed this month was the adjustments of pressure stations. It was agreed that in the future, broken meter lids be the financial responsibility of the customer, and fire plugs be installed later this fall.
Presented by Mr. Donow and discussed last were revisions to the Ordinance on Line Extension. A draft of changes was presented by Mr. Donow for discussion and requirements for developing a main.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Betts for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm.