Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2000
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, and Trustees Daniel Cook, Debbie Wheetley, Mike Starling, and Ed Betts. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Dunn.
There were no visitors present.
The meeting began with the review of the minutes from the April 2000 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Betts to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Starling, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
First discussed was the Consumer Confidence Report. It was noted that the Report was due to be released to customers no later than July 1, 2000. Then, presented from the Illinois EPA were letters related to Lead and Copper sampling and TTHM and HAA testing. Lead and Copper testing, required once every three years, is due this year between June and September.
Next discussed was a letter from the Village of Makanda related to repairs at the intersection of McGuire Road and South Poplar Camp Road suggesting that the Buncombe Public Water District may be required to move a water line. Considerable discussion followed. It was suggested by Mr. Betts that the Village be notified in advance of any changes to the water line as it is illegal to tamper with public water system in any way. Drawings for changes to the water line prepared by their Engineer must be submitted to this Board for prior approval. Recommendation was made that a letter be prepared and submitted to the Village stating requirements of the Water District for relocation of a water line for this project.
New business began with the presentation of annual employee contracts for the Secretary, Water Supply Operator, and Meter Reader. Contracts were reviewed and no changes made to existing contracts. A motion was made by Mr. Betts to renew all contracts for another year with a pay increase equal to the cost of living index increase. Seconded by Mrs. Wheetley, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Next on the agenda was the annual nomination and appointment of new officers to the Board of Trustees of the BPWD. Motion was made by Mr. Betts to re-instate Chairman Richard Jumps as Chairman and seconded by Mrs. Wheetley. Then, motion was made by Mr. Starling to appoint Mr. Cook to replace Mr. Herbert Donow as Vice Chairman; seconded by Mr. Betts. With 4 yes and 0 no votes, both motions carried.
No old business was presented at this time.
No South Highway Water District related business was discussed at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in May. Discussion followed related to a recently matured CD and current rates available. It was decided that CD #51035 at Bank of Carbondale will be allowed to rollover for another 7 months at a special current rate of 6.00%. After an overall discussion of funds and expenses, a motion was made by Mr. Betts to transfer $1,165.00 from the Reserve Account to the Operation/Maintenance Account, accept the Secretary Report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Cook, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada indicated in major problems or discrepancies.
There were no additional public comments or questions; however, it was noted that at the time the property to the east of the Water District gate was cleared, a well was found. It was suggested that Kevin Wheetley be notified to hill the hole/well on the property.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm