Meeting Minutes of February 9,1999
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:15pm. A roll was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, Mr. Mike Starling, Mr. Daniel Cook, and Mr. William Orthwein. Also present was employee Karen Townsend.
A visitor at the Water District was Mr. Ken Grotts, Developer. A brief discussion regarding his water line requirements took place and ended prior to the opening of the meeting and, therefore, are not included in these minutes.
The meeting continued with review of the minutes from the January 1999 Meeting. There was discussion related to Item #4, Cool Springs Subdivision, and their line requirements such as 6″ v 4″. A review was made of the Jackson County Subdivision Ordinance specifications relation to this project. A telephone call was made to a Carbondale fire department regarding the operation of fire truck pumps and related suction on hydrants exploring the feasibility of attaching to a 4″ line. It was suggested that contact be made with the Illinois Rural Water Association or possibly Asaturian and Eaton. Vice Chairman Donow agreed to make some telephone calls to find further information. A motion was made by Mr. Bill Orthwein to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling, and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved. A second motion was made by Mr. Cook to table the subject and decisions related to the Cool Springs Subdivision at a future meeting. Seconded by Mr. Orthwein and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No other visitor or customer requests at this time.
Correspondence presented was a letter from Asaturian Eaton regarding Stone Creek Golf Course and a letter from O’Neill and Proctor, Attorneys, as a reminder to take precautions and make preparations to become Y2K complaint.
Old business discussed was a letter send to Ameren CIPS regarding the mower damage that was done to a hydrant at 51 and Potter’s Road. It was discussed that neither CIPS or their contracted mowers, Asplundi, would accept or admit responsibility for the damaged hydrant. It was also agreed that fault would be difficult to prove. It was suggested that we contact our insurance for possible coverage and also mentioned the possibility of taking the matter to a small claims court.
New business discussed at this time was a vacation request submitted by the Secretary, Karen Townsend.
No South Highway Water District related business was discussed at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in February. Motion was made by Mr. Orthwein to accept the Secretary Report as presented and pay the bills; seconded by Mr. Dilley and with 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Water Supply Operator Report was reviewed but not presented at this time in the absence of Ron Lada.
No additional public comments or questions were addressed at this time.
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 6 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.