Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2015
Chairman Jay Ross called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Jay Ross, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Robert Hughey, and Joseph Burrow. Absent was Jay Ruble.
The professionals in attendance were Mr. Mike Twomey and Mr. Joe Boyke. The meeting opened with discussion related to the new water line connection to Carbondale. Amoung the items discussed were right-of-way requests, easements, EPA permits, the bidding process, and location of the new pump station. After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to authorize Mike Twomey to negotiate the purchase of property for the new pump station following parameters as discussed. Seconded by Ms. Anderson and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 9, 2015, regular meeting . A motion was made by Mr. Hughey to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Brewer and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
No other visitor or customer requests were discussed at this time.
No items of communication were presented for discussion.
No new business was available for discussion.
Topics related to the new water line connection to Carbondale were discussed at the opening of the meeting. There was brief discussion related to safety attire for water district employees.
Related to the South Highway Water District recent completion of their 2014 Annual Audit, it was agreed that a copy be acquired and submitted to Mr. Scott Hickam for review.
Financials for May 2015 was presented by Treasurer Williamsen and reviewed with brief discussion.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for June 2015 was reviewed with no specific comments.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for July 2015 were presented by the Treasurer. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini to accept the reports as presented and pay the bills. Seconded by Ms. Anderson and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion was approved. Further motion was made by Mr. Hughey to transfer funds from Savings to Operation/Maintenance Account to pay Midwest Meter for costs associated with the new meter installation project. Seconded by Ms. Anderson and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator’s Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies. Brief discussion followed related to line locators and related software training.
No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to adjourn; seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting closed.