Meeting Minutes of November 10, 1998
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, and Mr. William Orthwein. Also present was employee Karen Townsend.
Visitors in attendance at the meeting were Mr. Ken Grotts, Developer; and Mr. Mike Starling and Mr. Daniel Cook, both Trustee Applicants.
The meeting opened with review of the minutes from the October 1998 Meeting. Vice Chairman Donow commented on Item 8 regarding the master meter. He stated that previous correspondence detailing discrepancies over the master meter indicated that its operation is the full responsibility of the BPWD. It was requested that Mr. Lada test the master meter and check on getting a backflow device without an entire new meter. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Dilley, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
The meeting continued with discussion on the Cool Springs Line Extension as requested by Mr. Ken Grotts. Conversation followed related to requirements and applications. Advice and further instruction was given to Mr. Grotts for the project.
Communications presented were the financial for September 1998. Also discussed was a letter from the Makanda Township Fire Department related to hydrants as previously requested. Requirements for installation for the hydrants were discussed. Ron Lada to acquire further information such as location, material and costs.
No old business was presented at this time.
At this time, Members discussed the Kemper CPA Group’s recommended revisions to the 1999 Operating Budget. A motion was made by Mr. Orthwein to approve the 1999 Budget with revisions as suggested by the Kemper CPA Group and to approve the meetings calendar for 1999. Seconded by Vice Chairman Donow and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
It was noted that the final payment on the arbitration award with South Highway Water District has been made as indicated in the October 1998 letter from Sandy Biggs.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in November. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the Secretary Report as presented and seconded by Mr. Orthwein; with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion passed.
No Water Supply Operator Report was presented at this meeting in the absence of Ron Lada.
No additional public comments or questions were addressed at this time.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, the motion was made for adjournment. A voice vote was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned at 8:30pm