Meeting Minutes of July 9, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were: Douglas Mayer, William Hardenbergh, Vern Cornell, Phoebe Cox, Fran Voss, and Walter Brieschke. Richard Parrish was absent. Employees present were Becky Roberts and Mike Huskey.
The minutes of June 11, 1985 meeting were approved.
The Board welcomed Fran Voss as a new member of the Board. Miss Cox’s and Mrs. Voss’s terms will expire on May 5, 1990.
Customer Requests: Mr. Terri Crain declined executive session. Mr. Crain has purchased (tap 75) a house in Makanda with a lien put on by the water district for $264.74. Mr. Crain needed the water turned on and didn’t have the full amount to pay off the bill. The Board discussed a payment plan. Mr. Hardenbergh moved that Mr. Crain pay $50.00 down, $50.00 a month plus additional monthly water bill until the $264.74 is paid off. Mr. Cornell seconded. Mr. Crain needs to sign a water application and after the $50.00 is received the water will be turned on. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Hardenberg – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke 0 yes. Motion passed. Larry Hill was present to discuss the lien put on his property (tap 119A). Mr. Hill discussed the matter with the Board and there was no final decisions made after a long discussion. Mrs. Linda Brunken (tap 68) was present to see if she could get her water turned back on. She was shut off the day she made a payment. It was agreed that her water be turned back on after the secretary picked up payment at the post office. Robert Dilley (tap 173 B) had started on his driveway so hos water meter could be moved, but we cannot move the meter until the driveway is completed.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The financial report was approved.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $3,889.41. Mr. Hardenbergh moved to pay the bills and Miss Cox seconded. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
The Water Supply Operator report was submitted by Mr. Huskey. Mr. Huskey had talked to David Biggs about coming in to study the water system to find out where we are losing water.
South Highway Water District sent a letter stating that the water rates would be coming up in the amount of $0.11 per thousand gallons bringing the rate we pay to $2.14275. A letter will be sent stating that we will pay @2.14275 under protest and that we remain committed for a more fair water rate.
Sheila Simon, States Attorney Office, said that our letter about our concerns of South Highway Water District’s practices were serious allegations. We could act and investigate.
Mr. Mayer moved that all Water Supply Operators contractual work be accompanied by a maintenance work order, to be used by the secretary in figuring contractual service check.
It was agreed to use proposed work order until Mr. Mayer decides to get some copies made.
MR. Hardenbergh moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Brieschke seconded. All in favor voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm.