Meeting Minutes of November 8, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Mr. William Hardenbergh, Miss Phoebe Cox, Mrs. Fran Voss, Mr. Vern Cornell, and Mr. Walter Brieschke. Mr. Richard Parrish and Mr. Douglas Mayer were absent. Employees present were Mrs. Becky Roberts. Mr. Butler came in after the meeting had adjourned.
Minutes of October 11, 1988, meeting were approved with the deletion of paragraph 13 and the following paragraphs renumbered.
Customer Requests: Mrs. Avery Wheeley (tap #146) was contacted by Mrs. Roberts on October 29, 1988 to report that their meter was showing a usage of 46,540 gallons ($312.01) during October 1988. Mrs. Wheetley stated that she would like to request a payment plan for this bill. As of the meeting Mrs. Wheetley had not sent in the request. Miss Cox made a motion that if Mrs. Wheetley should call after the meeting that it would be agreeable with the Board to pay 25% of the bill down and the rest in 10 equal monthly installments plus her regular monthly bill. Mrs. Wheetley is to sign the standard “Customer Installment Payment Agreement” form. Mrs. Voss seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Customer Requests: Mr. Ed Heern, tap #18, has signed an agreement stating that the second trailer that was put on one meter is now unhooked and that he agrees to have another meter put in before the trailer is serviced with water again.
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 $4,981.77. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to pay the bills as submitted and Miss Cox seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Water Supply Operator Report: Mr. Brieschke reported that there will be no need for a permit from IEPA for the new proposed pressure station on Old 51 South and that IDOT will issue the permit required. Also reported was that the statin will be placed on State of Illinois property only. Midwest Meter has not mailed the accuracy results on the last meters that were sent in for repair and testing, and Mrs. Roberts is to send results to trustees when they are received.
Insurance Coverage: A quote was received from Alexander and Alexander and the quote from Cherry Insurance were the lowest. There was questions on the need for the Trustee bond of $250.00 per year. Mr. Brieschke is to consult with Ms. Hunter on this. Also tornado and earthquake coverage was discussed, and Mr. Brieschke is to talk with Cherry and see if these items are covered or not.
Buckley’s Corner Problem: Mr. Brieschke talked with Mr. Joanne Simpson on the telephone and she stated that the Village had discussed our proposal of BPWD paying 50% of the repairs aned the Village of Makanda paying 50% of the repairs with Mr. Danny Williams and Mr. Norris Hagler, and after talking with them, the Village Trustees have declined the proposal. Mr. Brieschke stated that he thought that there was some grass coming up on the corner.
Mr. Danny Williams and Pump Station: Mr. Williams has not supplied BPWD with a bill for the work that he had done to our pump station and they have asked for payment of this bill. Also, Ms. Hunter sent a letter to Mr. Twomey asking to let us know what is going on with this matter.
South Highway Water Dispute: Mr. Brieschke had talked with Mr. Alex Fine, Mr. Lockwood’s associate, one time, and after that Mr. Fine has not responded to telephone calls or messages. Mr. Brieschke will find other candidates for BPWD arbitrator to be proposed at next month’s meeting.
Budget: Mr. Brieschke distributed the new proposed budget for 1989. Mrs. Voss made a motion to accept eh Budget as submitted and Miss Cox seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mrs. Voss – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
The monthly meeting adjourned by motion of Miss Cox and seconded by Mr. Cornell. Voice vote – all yes. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm