Meeting Minutes of July 11, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. William Hardenbergh, Miss Phoebe Cox, Mrs. Fran Voss, Mr. Vern Cornell, Mr. Richard Parrish, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Roberts and Mr. Walter Butler.
Minutes of the June 20, 1989 meeting were approved as submitted.
Customer Requests: Mr. Dewey Gibson, tap #1 and #2, is requesting an additional tap in the same meter will as #2 without having to pay and additional water tap fee. Mrs. Roberts is to have IRWA & NRWA call Mr. Brieschke and he will ask them what would be the best way to work this out and remain consistent, equitable and fair to all customers.
Mr. Vern Cornell made a motion to waive the late fee of $1.60 on tap #82, because he tried to pay his bill at the June 20, 19889 meeting to the Chairman, but it was not accepted because the Chairman is not bonded to handle money. The motion died for a lack of a second.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was read and accepted.
The Cumulative Water Loss Event Report was updated and submitted for review of Trustees.
A new boil order report form has been filled out for 1989, and was submitted and is to be updated as needed.
The Financial Report was read and accepted. The Escrow Account Certificate is to renew on 7/18/89. This will be rolled over for another 6 months.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $7,493.73. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Butler reported that since the lightening strike at the WST, the pumps must be turned on and off manually, and will continue to be operated manually until we purchase a new radio. Pressure station #3 is complete except for some fine adjustments and the culvert and access drive are computed. A work order is to be issued for Mr. Butler to check some of the high pressure meters to see how the installation of Pressure Station #3 has affected the pressure problems. There have been no repairs made on hydrant #4 as of this date. On July 7, 1989, Jackson County Highway asked Mr. Sides at the Post Office in Makanda to report that they damaged hydrant #7, and that no water was running but the upper housing was cracked and knocked off of it. Mr. Butler will order a new upper housing to repair.
Due to the lightening strike on June 13, 1989, Mr. Brieschke met with the insurance adjuster at the WST. The adjuster said to submit bills from Wilson Electric, Walker Communications, Mr. Butler’s and Mrs. Robert’s time and they would go from there. In ordering another radio, it was found that the kind that was installed, is no longer made, therefore a Motorola Radius Radio with 2 year warranty, parts and labor, was ordered for approximately $1,592.00. And a later date additions can be made for $530.00 plus labor costs to be able to communicate from the WST to the Pump Station to a base, if desired. In addition to a new radio, we are required to apply for a new license from the FCC, Business Radio Service, P.O. Box 360291M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251-6291, for the cost of $30.00 and it can take from 30-90 days to process. Mr. Cornell made a motion to apply for the license and Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed. Mr. Brieschke is going to contact Senator Paul Simon’s Office to see if he can have them process it faster than 30 days.
Status of Mr. Danny Williams damage to Pump Station: The court date was cancelled due to Mr. Williams getting a new lawyer. Mr. Williams is now being represented by Mr. James Lawder of Murphysboro. The court date was continued.
SHWD Dispute: No further communications received at this time.
Asaturian and Eaton Associates have completed updating the of Valve Location Book and the Water Systems Map for $200.00.
Village of Makanda: No further communication has been received.
Insurance Update has been completed and BPWD now has 6 policies. A detailed handout was distributed to the Trustees for review.
Resources Conservation Inc.: Mr. Mayer made a motion to purchase 50 conservation kits at $0.76 each and Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – abstain, Mr. Parrish – abstain, Mr. Mayer – yes, Miss Cox – no, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mrs. Voss – no, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed. Mrs. Roberts will order 50 kits.
Budget Committee: Mr. Brieschke will appoint the committee next month.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Mr. Cornell. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.