Meeting Minutes of May 10, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. William Hardenbergh, Mrs. Fran Voss, Mr. Vern Cornell, Mr. Richard Parrish, Mr. Douglas Mayer, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Miss Phoebe Cox was absent. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Roberts and Mr. Walter Butler.
Minutes of the April 12, 1988, meeting were approved with the corrections of Par #7 line 2, “struct” changed to “struck”. Par #7 line 6 “electrical is repaired”, to “electrical damage is repaired”.
Customer requests: There were no customers requests this month.
New Board Member: Mr. Walter Brieschke’s Board appointment was renewed by 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 $6,816.52. Mrs. Voss made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Copier service agreement: Mrs. Voss made a motion to renew the copier service agreement for 1 year for $100.00 to cover 5,000 copies and all parts and labor. Mr. Parrish seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Dirt work at Pump Station: Culvert and haul in fill? This was discussed and a work order is to be issued for this work.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Butler reported that the WST level controls are now working on their own again after being hit by lightning. High and low sensor switches were replaced (there are no mercury switches in these kind). A work order is to be issued for Mr. Butler to mark all meter numbers on lid of each meter with a permanent marker. Mr. Butler has not received the results from his WSO License test.
Village of Makanda: A letter titled “Committee Meeting Notes” dated 4/30/88 was received from the Village of Makanda. Mr. Brieschke will send a response requesting BPWD to be kept informed of any further developments.
SHWD Dispute: A letter was received from SHWD on April 26, 1988 stating that our water rates from SHWD will be reduced two cents per thousand gallons after May 1, 1988. We will wait for further information before a new rate structure is discussed further.
Audit Status: Received at April Meeting: Mrs. Voss made a motion to accept the 1987 audit and Mr. Corell seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
Inspection from National Rural Water Association: An inspection of the water district was taken on February 17, 1988. The written report was been received and was complimentary of BPWD efforts. A permanent copy will be kept on file at the Water District Office.
Election of Board Officers: Mrs. Voss made a motion to keep Mr. Walter Brieschke as Chairman and Mr. Douglas Mayer as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded the motion. All in favor voice vote.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Mrs. Voss. Voice vote – all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.