Meeting Minutes of February 8, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Walter Brieschke.
The roll was called: Present was Mr. Douglas Mayer, Mr. Richard Jackson, Miss Pheobe Cox, Mr. William Hardenbergh, Mr. Richard Parrish, Mr. Walter Brieshke. Mr. James Simpson was not present. Employees present were Mr. John Nannie and Mrs. Kim Forby.
Request for tap sealing: Mr. Brieschke gave the highlights of a letter received from Dr. G.M. Brown requesting the sealing of his tap. Mr. Hardenbergh motioned that in view of the fact that the residence on the property has burned and the land is no longer used for residential purposes, the District agree to seal Dr. G.M. Brown’s tap #131 provided that Dr. Brown pay the cost of sealing the tap. Mr. Mayer seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox- yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Parrish -yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion carried.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was submitted by Mrs. Forby and accepted.
The financial report was submitted and accepted.
Presentation of the bills: Mr. Jackson motioned that the bills be paid in the amount of $3,231.14. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
The Water Supply Operator report was submitted by Mr. Nannie.
Springer Ridge Line Extension: The ROW and easement papers are to be sent to the District from George Twomey, Mr. Glasford’s lawyer.
New line extension request: A letter was received from Thomas Danner of Carmi requesting a water line extension west of Limestone Church in Cobden. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to tentatively approve and pursue the water line extension by Limestone Church of Thoman Danner. Mr. Jackson seconded. All in favor voice vote.
No response has been received from the Road Commissioner on the Cracker’s Neck problem.
Grant status report: The construction has started today, February 8.
District maps: Mr. Mayer stated that Aesaturian and Eaton will provide a rough draft so that it can be field verified.
Thap installation specifications: After some minor rewording the specifications will be reviewed again at next months meeting.
Mr. Parrish made a motion that Mrs. Forby be paid $10.00 for compiling a list of the district library materials. Mr. Jackson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Attorney resigns: Mr. Gary Miller has resigned as the District attorney to become a trust officer at the City National Bank of Murphysboro. Dillinger & Miller will refund the difference on the unused retainer.
New attorney: Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to employ Eugenia Hunter as District attorney from January 1, 1983 to December 1, 1983 for an annual retainer of $1,800.00. Mr. Jackson seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Jackson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Bill from General Telephone: The district received a damage repair bills from General Telephone for lines cut during tap installation. The phone company marked their cables before Mr. Nannie began the installation and they failed to mark the cables that were cut. Mr. Brieschke will response.
Motion to adjourn: Mr. Parrish made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Brieschke seconded. All in favor voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.