Meeting Minutes of June 14, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. William Hardenbergh, Miss Phoebe Cox, Mr. Vern Cornell, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Mr. Richard Parrish came in at 7:17 pm and Mrs. Fran Voss was absent. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Robets and Mr. Walter Butler.
Minutes of the May 10, 1988 meeting were approved with the correction of Par #11 line 1 “committed” changed to “committee”/
Customer Requests: There were no customer requests this month.
New Board Member: Mr. Vern Cornell’s Board appointment was renewed by the Jackson County Board for a 5-year term to expire on May 1, 1993.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was read and accepted.
The Financial Report was read and accepted.
Payment of Bills: The bills were presented in the amount of $4,559.85. Miss Cox made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Insurance Coverage: Mrs. Roberts discovered that BPWD’s insurance coverage is not as we would like. Therefore, the insurance company will provide quotes for various coverages which are to be ready sometime next week.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Butler, Mr. Mayer, and Mr. Brieschke inspected 3 different possible leaks on our water main that Mr. Butler will start work on this next month. Low pressure was discussed on tap #191A (Paul Simon) and found to test a pressure of 45-55 psi. They requested the pressure to be increased to 65-70 psi. A certified letter is to be sent stating that in accordance with state statutes we recommend 45-55 psi. Per their request it will be increased to 65-70psi. Mr. Butler reported that the pressure recorder at the WST is not working correctly and he will try to repair it. Mr. Butler failed is WSO license test and he is scheduled to take it again in August.
Mr. Jeff Farris from State’s Attorney John Clemons office called BPWD Office on 6/1/88 wanting to know how many Board Members we had in Jackson County and how many in Union County. He again called later asking how our attorney was.
Village of Makanda: Mr. Brieschke drafted a letter to the Village of Makanda in regards to an erosion problem that could expose our water amin on Buckley’s corner due to excavation work the Village completed last year. The letter gives a deadline of August 1, 1988, for response and repair or BPWD will repair and send the bill to the Village of Makanda.
SHWD Dispute: Another letter was received from SHWD on May 26, 1988, stating that Carbondale did not lower their rate in May, but that it should be lowered 2 cents in June. Therefore, when Carbondale lowers SHWD they will in turn lower ours. We will wait for further information.
A request from the SIARS Radio Club to borrow a table for their field day was discussed. All agreed to let them borrow one in view of their technical advise and donation of equipment they so readily provided BPWD when needed.
Mr. Brieschke requested the Board agree to purchase a new tube for reading meters with a light and magnifying lens, 30” for the price of $57.00. All agreed to be purchased as a routine equipment purchase.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Miss Cox. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.