Meeting Minutes of November 8, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7: 02pm by Chairman Richard Jumps. The roll was called. Present were Mr. Maurice Betts, Mr. Stanley Hollister, Ms. Cathie Hutcheson, Chairman Richard Jumps, Mrs. Donna Williams, and Mrs. Frances Youngbllod. Alos present were employees Ron Lada and Karol Abrams.
The minutes of the October 11, 1993 meeting was presented for approval. Ms. Hutcheson pointed out a few typographical errors that were corrected and then the minutes stood approved as changed.
There was no communications for October 1993.
McGuire Road relocation: The Mayor of Makanda was not present to discuss the extension, so after some discussion it was decided table any further decision until contacted by Makanda.
SIARC Radio Location: Trustee Betts and Hollister discussed the Southern Illinois Amateur Radio Club’s removal of heir equipment from the water tower. The club has provided a member who had his own liability coverage to remove the equipment.
Karol Abrams discussed a request from a customer that Boil Water Orders be more visible or broadcast better when issued. The customer suggested a sign be on the fence or water tower stating “Boil Water: Yes/No”. After considerable discussion the Board directed Ms. Abrams to post boil water orders at the Post Office, General Store, and the office answering machine, besides just the media.
Ms. Abrams discussed a request by a new customer who would be on vacation for four months. This customer requested no charge for the water while their tap was not in use. It was the general consensus of the Board that the ordinances be followed and that the customer be billed the standard $7.50 for zero water usage.
South Highway Water District Dispute: Ms. Abrams announced that there would be a hearing on November 17, 1993 at 9:00 am at the Jackson County Courthouse. Chairman Jumps directed Ms. Abrams to call a special meeting of the Board of Trustees for that date and time so that the Board could attend the hearing.
Lead Copper Testing; Ms. Abrams announced that the lead/copper tests were all sent in and that Mr. Hollister and Mr. Betts had collected them. The District is still waiting on results.
Revised meter reading date: A lengthy discussion occurred concerning changing the meter reading date to coincide with South Highway Water District’s reading date. Mr. Bett’s felt that the time to do it would be when we are not doing cut offs for the holidays and that a letter could be sent out at the end of the month explaining the six week meter reading dates. Mr. Hollister felt that a letter should be sent at the same time that bills would have done out. There being no further discussion, Mr. Betts made a motion to move the meter reading date to the 15th of the month beginning December 15th and to issue a letter to all customers explaining the change. Mr. Hollister seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed: Mr. Betts – yes, Mr. Hollister – yes, Ms. Hutcheson – yes, Mr. Jumps – yes, Mrs. Williams – yes, Mrs. Youngblood – yes. There being 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Ms. Abrams presented the schedule of meetings for 1994 indicating a meeting date of the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the District Office. Mr. Hollister made a motion to accept the schedule of meetings as prepared. Mr. Betts seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Betts – yes, Mr. Hollister – yes, Ms. Hutcheson – yes, Mr. Jumps – yes, Mrs. Williams – yes, Mrs. Youngblood – yes. There being 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried. Chairman Jumps directed Ms. Abrams to mail the new schedule to the media as required by the open meeting act.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented and accepted as presented.
The bills were presented for payment. Trustees Betts made the motion to pay the bills as presented. Trustee Willaims seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed. Mr. Betts – yes, Mr. Burton – yes, Ms. Hutcheson – yes, Mr. Jumps – yes, Mrs. Williams – yes, Mrs. Youngblood – yes. There being 6 yes and 0 no votes, the motion passes.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented jointly by Ms. Abrams and Mr. Lada because of Mr. Lada’s disability claim.
There being no further business to come to the Board of Trustees, Ms. Hutcheson made a motion to adjourn and seconded by Mrs. Williams. A voice vote was taken: all ayes. The meeting adjourned at 9:16pm.