Meeting Minutes of January 10, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke.
Roll call vote: present was Doughlas Mayer, Phoebe Cox, Richard Parrish, James Simpson, Vern Cornell, William Hardenbergh and Mr. Brieschke. Employees present were John Nannie and Kim Forby.
Minutes of December 13th meeting are to be amended as follows: the guy wire still needed by CIPS is “at the water tower”, not at the pump station as stated. Mr. Cornell requested the following statement be entered concerning the research he did pertaining to low users: “If Ordinance X had been applied to all low suers it would cost the district $1,500.00 per year.”
Customer Requests: Herbert Modglin and Hattie Heern were present but had not comments to make. A letter was received from Floyd Allen, what had a water break, requesting that the excess over his average bill be billed at a lower rate. A similar letter was received from O.E. Lane, requesting the same. Mr. Mayer submitted a copy of a portion of the Carbondale Water District Ordinances pertaining to adjustments on water users bills. The matter was tabled until next meeting.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was submitted.
The Financial report was accepted.
Payment of the bills: Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills presented in the amount of $7,444.84 and Mr. Parrish seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
The Water Supply Operator report was submitted.
The hydrant numbering has been transferred to the office map.
A letter has been received from the South Highway Water District stating that they understand that “the master meter servicing BPWD belongs to the BPWD (and BPWD) will be in charge of maintenance and repairs to the master meter.” This completes the contingency upon which motion to pay half the master meter repair bill was made.
The guy wire at the water tower has been installed.
There was discussion concerning 3 problem water meters where water theft and/or tampering with the meters is suspected. Locks will be ordered for these meters so that they can be locked in the “ON” position.
Water system planning document proposal: There was discussion on the proposal submitted by Asaturian and Eaton, Engineers. The general consensus was that some items were already being done, either by the secretary or the chairman and could not justify the cost. It was suggested that possibly some of the individual items might be worth getting a new cost proposal for. Also Mr. Parrish noted that this was not a budgeted expense.
Notice of meetings: Mr. Simpson made a motion to adopt the Notice of Meetings Scheduled for 1984 as required by the Illinois Revised Statutes 42.02 and 42.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Mr. Parrish seconded. All in favor voice vote.
Announcements: Mrs. Forby announced that she would be opening a store in March but would be willing to continue working for the water district.
Mr. Cornell made a motion for adjournment and Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. All in favor voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.