Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2000
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, and Trustee Mike Starling, Debbie Wheetley, and Daniel Cook. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Dunn.
Visiting was Mr. Ed Betts, customer and former Trustee. The meeting opened with immediate discussion related to the previous motion made and approved to reduce the size of the Water District Board from seven to five members. Mr. Betts presented a number of concerns, most importantly, that if three members constitute a quorum, that two people are in control of the vote. The Board agreed this situation was not in the best interest of the Water District as it brought about concerns related to expenditures. Mr. Cook noted that review of the reduction puts questions into his mind and he feels less board members means less power of the vote; there is wisdom in numbers. It was also noted that proper procedures related to the reduction had not been executed such as authorization from GMAC and notification to the public. Chairman Jumps stated that the Union County Board was taking action to fill the UC Vacancy on this Board. Vice Chairman Donow reconfirmed his plans not to renew his term with the Board in April 2000.
After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Cook to keep the total number of members on Buncombe Public Water District Board at seven; and to notify the attorney to discontinue all proceedings related to the reduction of this Board. The motion, seconded by Mr. Starling, and with 3 yes and 1 no vote, by Vice Chairman Donow, the motion carried.
There were no other Visitor or Customer requests presented at this time. However, Mr. Betts did note that there may be a possibility of a leak near Rowan Construction and recommended that we investigate it.
Several correspondence items were reviewed:
- A letter from the IEPA noting one discrepancy related to the mailing of the 1999 Consumer Confidence Report; with no penalty.
- Next was a copy of a letter and drawings to the IEPA for approval for the proposed watermain extension for the Cool Springs Estates.
New business related to the introduction of a new Board Member, Ms. Debbie Wheetley. Next, all members completed completed Statement of Economic Interest Forms as required annually by the Jackson County Board.
No other old business was brought forward at this time.
No South Highway Water District related business was discussed at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in February. A motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept the Secretary Report as presented and pay the bills; seconded by Mr. Cook, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada indicating no major problems or discrepancies.
There were no additional public comments or questions.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There was 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 8:05pm