Meeting Minutes of October 13, 1998
Chairman Richard Jumps called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Richard Jumps, Vice Chairman Herbert Donow, Mr. Tom Dilley, Mr. Alan McCaslin, and Mr. William Orthwein. Also present were employees Karen Townsend and Ron Lada.
Visitors in attendance at the meeting were Mr. Ed Betts; former Trustee; and Mr. Mike Starling, and Mr. Daniel Cook, both Trustee applicants.
The meeting opened with review of the minutes from September 1998 meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to accept the minutes as presented and seconded by Mr. Dilley. With 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
The meeting continued with discussion related to the Cracker’s Neck Bridge Project and subsequent water main relocation. Mr. Betts explained his findings from his review of the previous Board Meeting minutes and expressed his concerns related to other projects which may be at the expense of the Water District unless otherwise protected by his recommended ordinance. Lengthy discussion continued related to both BPWD ordinances and those of the Village of Makanda related to water lines within the Village limits. Question was proposed by Mr. Jumps in regards to consulting an attorney; Vice Chairman Donow followed with several suggestions. It was recommended and agreed to contact an attorney specializing in Municipal Law. A motion was made by Mr. Orthwein to have Vice Chairman Donow contact Don Prosser, Esq., related to this matter. Seconded by Mr. McCaslin and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Communications presented were the financials for July 1998. Brief discussion followed related to the need to increase rates to customers as a result of the unanticipated cost of the Cracker’s Neck Bridge water line relocation.
No further old business at this time.
At this time, Members discussed the necessity for changes or revisions to the District Operating Budget for calendar year 1999. After brief discussion and agreement, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Donow to make no changes to the 1998 Budget and carry it over to 1999. Seconded by Mr. Dilley and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved. It was suggested that Karen Townsend forward this info to Mr. Paul Schmidt, Kemper CPA Group, for suggestions or comments prior to the next Board Meeting.
It was noted that the de-annexation of Section 23 to the South Highway Water District has been completed. Vice Chairman Donow volunteered to attend the next SHWD Board Meeting, with the assistance of Ron Lada, to discuss our needs and requests related to a new master meter and backflow device.
The Secretary/Treasurer’s Report was presented by Karen Townsend along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in October. It was also discussed which account funds would be derived to cover costs related to the Cracker’s Neck Bridge water line relocation. Motion was made by Mr. Orthwein to accept the Secretary Report as presented and to transfer the amount of $7,500 from the Reserve Account to Operation/Maintenance to cover the water line relocation expenses; seconded by Mr. McCaslin, and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada detailing operating activity during the month of September. There was also discussion related to maintenance around hydrants such as mowing, weed eating, or chemical treatment. 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 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50pm