Meeting Minutes of January 9, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. William Hardenbergh, Miss Phoebe Cox, Mrs. Fran Voss, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Mr. Vern Cornell and Mr. Richard Parrish were absent. Employee present was Mrs. Becky Roberts. Mr. Walter Butler was absent.
Minutes of the December 13, 1989 meeting were approved as submitted.
Customer Requests: Mr. Jerry Burton’s proposed line extension on Sheppard Lane: We have received approval from FmHA for the line extension and are waiting for approval from Carbondale and SHWD.
Freeze Report: There were calls from taps #12,#53, #25, #120, #57, #67A, and #32, which when checked out, the meters were frozen. Tap #3, #4, #10, #43, #119B, when checked were not the meter but something on the customers side. City of Carbondale borrowed Rockwell bottoms and are to replace them when they get some ordered.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial Report was read and accepted. Depreciation 1 Certificate comes due on 2/3/90 and Reserve 1 Certificate comes due on 2/25/90. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to roll over both certificates at 1 ½ years (same rate as before) and Mr. Brieschke seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes. Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $5,110.37. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Pollution Problem: After second samples were taken, and results reviewed, there are still chemicals Xylenes and Ethylbenzenes being found in the district. Another meeting is to be set up with Mr. Brieschke, Mr. Mayer, and IEPA.
Water Supply Operator Report: The WSO report was reviewed by the Trustees. Mr. Brieschke mentioned that hydrant and valve exercising should begin this winter.
Walker Communications Handheld Radio: This was discussed. It was agreed to drop this from the agenda.
Makanda Township/Road Comm/Jack Co. Supt. Hwy – No further information has been received.
Pump Station Status: After requesting details on how BPWD was to go about the work at the pump station, a permit was sent with no specific instructions. Mrs. Voss made a motion to put in the application and follow through with repairs. Mr. Mayer seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
Makanda TWP Fire Department – Ron Herter flow tests for insurance: No further information has been received.
South Highway Dispute: Ms. Carol Eaton JD/CPA: no further information has been received.
Village of Makanda: Mrs. Simpson will advice: No further information has been received.
Cross Connection Ordinance: The Trustees reviewed the updated revisions again and discussed them. Mrs. Voss made a motion to pass provisionally the EPA Suggested Cross Connection Ordinance (12 pages long from revised 3/18/89). Mr. Brieschke seconded the motion. Majority voice vote – yes. Motion passed.
Retention of Employees (performance review) & Attorney: Mr. Mayer made a motion to retain the current employees and attorney. Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
Schedule of Regular Trustee Meetings: Schedule of Regular Trustee’s Meeting for 1990 were submitted as follows: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to accept the schedule as submitted and Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mrs. Voss and seconded by Miss Cox. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm.