Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2001
Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Daniel Cook, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, and Trustees Debbie Wheetley and Mike Starling. Absent were Trustees Greg Dunn and James Keller. Also present were employees Ron Lada and Karen Dunn.
Visitors in attendance at the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Chad Petrillo to sign a Water Service Application and pay deposit toward a new meter installation.
First addressed on the agenda was the review of the minutes from the October 2001 meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
At this time, Karen Dunn replayed a message on the District answering machine from Mr. John Ryan, Meter #16300. Mr. Ryan indicated in his message that he and Mr. Don Pippin of the Stone Creek Golf Course are in the process of locating the above referenced buried meter. He will notify the District when it is found and plans to mark the area with a permanent fixture (i.e. bush or tree) to alleviate future problems.
September 2001 Financials as submitted by the Kemper CPA Group were reviewed by the Board. An input error to Account #407, which should have been #402, was noted and will be corrected on the next report.
Per a telephone conversation between Karen Dunn and Sean Henry of Asaturian Eaton and Associates, PC., Mr. Henry indicated he anticipates draining of the tower and inspection to take place between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2001. He will contact Ron Lada when a firm date becomes available.
Related to Meter #08900 at 237 Church Street, Makanda and owned by Mrs. Linda Stromberg (also Larry Bunken), a lien has been filed with the Jackson County Courthouse for moneys due.
Next presented was the IEPA Construction Permit for the Schmidt line extension for approval and signature. After a brief discussion, the document was signed by the Chairman.
The 2002 Operating Budget Justification and Summary was presented by Karen Dunn prepared and based on 2001 audits to date and anticipated expenses for the upcoming year. Modifications to the initial draft were recommended by the Kemper CPA Group have been i9ncorprated to the budget presented. After further discussion related to upcoming expenses, projects, and anticipated income, a motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept the 2002 Budget as presented; seconded by Mrs. Wheetley and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Next presented was the Schedule of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees for the calendar year 2002. Meetings will continue to be hold on the second Tuesday of each month with no exceptions during 2002. Mrs. Wheetley made the motion to accept the 2002 Meetings Calendar as presented; seconded by Mr. Starling and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the calendar was approved. Chairman Cook concluded by signing the original.
There were no issues related to the South Highway Water District.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in November. Motion was made by Mr. Starling to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow, and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no major problems or discrepancies.
There were no additional public comment or questions.
No ordinances were reviewed at this time.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice count was taken and with 4 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.