Meeting Minutes of January 13, 1998
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mrs. Donna Williams, and Mr. Alan McCaslin. Also present were Ron Lada and Karen Townsend.
No visitors were in attendance.
The meeting began with the review of the minutes from the December 1997 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Williams to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. McCaslin, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
A customer request was discussed from Mr. Wayne Heern regarding recalculation of his water billing due to his recent leak. An adjustment was acceptable to the Board Members.
Statements of Economic Interest Forms were next reviewed and signed by each Board Member for submission to the Jackson County Clerk’s office for filing.
Old business discussed was the need for a new copier service contract. A proposal was submitted by Add & Type Company, Marion, Illinois which included the annual cost for the service agreement as well as repair costs to bring the copier up to acceptable standards prior to acceptance on a service contract. This was found to be acceptable by the Members of the Board.
No new business was presented at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in January. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills; seconded by Mrs. Williams, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada noting that all tests were completed with no related problems. Also discussed at this time were anticipated requirements of the new golf course development and the installation of 6″ lines and hydrants. Thought was given to the possibility of upgrading existing line extension and its benefits as well as the feasibility for the District to share in such costs.
No additional public comments or questions were addressed at this time.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time; however, Vice Chairman Donow reported on the progress of the project. Ideas for updates to be discussed between Chairman Jumps and Vice Chairman Donow for presentation at a future meetings.
There being 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 8:00pm