Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2003
Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Daniel Cook, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, and Trustees Debbie Wheetley and Greg Dunn. Also present were employees Karen Dunn and Ron Lada.
One visitor in attendance at the meeting was Mr. Anthony Anderson.
First addressed on the agenda was the review of the minutes from the December 2022 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn to accept the minutes. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow; and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
The first issue on the agenda of customer requests was related to Meter #35800, 373 Misty Meadows Lane. The customer, Wally Earl, requested a discount on his next billing due to excess water used in damage clean up due to his recent house fire. The Board agreed to extend Mr. Earl the discounted recalculation regularly given in situation related to customer leaks at the next billings.
November 2002 Financials were prepared and submitted by the Kemper CPA Group were reviewed by the Board with no further discussion.
Next discussed was a letter from TowerLink America containing a site information sheet. As discussed in prior meetings, this form will be forwarded to Sean Henry of Asaturian Easton and Associates for completion.
The Certificate of Status of Exempt Property renewal form was presented for signature. Property boundaries and the new parcel number were addressed and the form was executed by Chairman Cook.
Presented from Illinois Rural Water Association was an application for the IRWA Youth Scholarship Program as well las an entry form for the IRWA Best Tasting Water Taste Test. There was Board interest in the Scholarship program; however, no interest in participation in the taste test.
In a discussion with Representative Mike Bost at the Makanda Christmas Party, Chairman Cook requested state assistance in funding the tower paint/repair project. Representative Bost submitted paperwork for the project which may have been approved; however, written confirmation of state assistance has not yet been received. Allocations may be on hold due to Mayoral changes.
It was also mentioned by Mr. Dunn that as Alto Pass Water District is seeking a line extension to acquire water directly from Carbondale, per the Mayor of Alto Pass Jerry Heidlebaugh, it may be of interest to the Buncombe Public Water District to tie in with the new line. Discussion followed with no specific or related plans.
Statements of Economic Interest Forms, as required by the Jackson County Board, were completed by all Board Members present. Forms will be mailed to Trustees not in attendance.
There was no business related to the South Highways Water District presented or discussed at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing the bills to be paid in January. In reviewing bank account activity, Members of the board questioned a number of deposits made by Edward Jones to the Reserve Account. Karen Dunn to investigate and report at next board meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dunn, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no major discrepancies or problems.
No additional public comment or questions were presented.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice count was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.