Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026
The regular meeting of Buncombe Public Water District was called to order on February 11, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. at the District’s office located at 79 Wiley Ln, Makanda, Illinois.
Call to Order
Trustees Present: Hughey; Brewer; Fiorino; Lamb; Howell
Trustees Absent: Dickson; Baker
Also Present: Alex Heidbreder; Sage Lintner; and Michael R. Twomey.
Chairman Hughey conducted the meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 14, 2026 made by Trustee Fiorino and seconded by Trustee Lamb. On voice vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Visitor, Customer, and Public Comments
A. None.
Old Business
A. Review of Commercial Language:
Sage reported to the Board this problem usually shows up concerning meter deposit issues. Discussion held as to whether or not the meter deposit should be tied to the size of the meter as in other water districts. After Board discussion, it was proposed to amend District ordinance as follows: a standard 3/4” water line will have a deposit of $100.00; a 1” meter will have a deposit of $125.00; a 1.5” line will have a deposit of $150.00; a 2” meter will have a deposit of $200.00; a 3” meter will have a deposit of $300.00. There will be a surcharge on any rental property of $200.00 per meter. The definition of rental will be discussed at the March meeting.
B. Illegal Meter:
There remains one customer that refuses to comply with District Ordinances. After Board discussion it was determined that the customer’s meter should be shut off.
New Business
A. None.
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:
Next DIG meeting is set for March 6, 2026 at 11:00 am.
E. ROINC Report:
Sage presented a written report to the Board and placed of record with the Minutes.
MOTION TO APPROVE MONTHLY STAFF AND BOARD GROUP REPORTS was made by Trustee Brewer 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:
Office Manager Lintner presented to the Board a written list of bills to be paid.
B. Amy Financial Report:
None.
C. 125% Report:
None.
D. Change in Account Balances:
None.
E. Investments:
A handout was presented to the Board with information.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORT 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.
It was discussed that the Board that any overtime expenses being requested by Bush Construction should be in writing and designating the overtime charge.
Additional Trustee Comments or Questions
A. None
Executive Session
A. None.
Motion for Adjournment
MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING made by Trustee Fiorino and seconded by Trustee Howell. On voice vote, motion passed with all Trustees voting aye.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.