Meeting Minutes of September 8, 1981
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: Present – Mr. Richard Jackon, Mr. Douglas Mayer, Mr. James Simpson, Miss Pheobe Cox, Mr. William Hardenbergh, Mr. Walter Brieschke. Employees present were Mr. John Nannie and Mrs. Kim Forby.
Minutes of previous meeting approved.
Customer Complaints: Mr. Harry Schauwecker was present to discuss the status of tap #82 of which he is landlord. The previous tenant left a large bill which Mr. Schauwecker had to pay in order for the new tenants to receive water. Mr. Schauwecker asked if the landlord is responsible for a tenant that leaves without paying his bill. Mr. Brieschke said yes. Mr. Schauwecker also wanted to know if he was responsible for broken meters. Mr. Brieschke replied that if the meter was damaged it was his responsibility, but if it was defective, it was the District’s responsibility. Mr. Brieschke explained that if the District already installed two new meters at tap #82 and Mr. Schauwecker has not yet been charged for either. Since the last meter was repairable. Mr. Brieschke offered a compromise payment of $10.00 for meter repair. Mr. Schauwecker agreed.
Status of Mr. Braden’s taps: Payment received, and taps are scheduled to be sealed on Monday the 14th.
Secretary/Treasurer Report by Kim Forby approved.
Financial Report by Kim Forby approved.
Presentation of bills: Motion to pay bills presented made by Mr. Simpson and seconded by Mr. Jackson. Roll call vote: Mr. Jackson – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Maintenance report submitted by Mr. Nannie.
Letter to customers on coming rate increase submitted and approved.
Motion to have Treebark trim trees at Pump Station for $135.00 made by Mr. Jackson and seconded by Mr. Simpson. Roll call vote: Mr. Jackson – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Motion made for Water Revenue Bond #1 to be framed and presented to Mr. Wayman Presley at a cost of $38.00 made by Mr. Hardenbergh and seconded by Mr. Simpson. Roll call vote: Mr. Jackson – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Simpson – Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Wall maps – nothing.
Water rates: nothing
Water Conservation Committee: Mr. Mayer presented samples of literature and bumper stickers available from the Illinois Water Commission
Alto Pass: Nothing
Audit Committee Appointments: Mr. Simpson and Mr. Brieschke appointed.
Motion made for cleaning of tank and cathodic protection for $420.00 by Mid-State Tank Maintenance by Mr. Jackosn and seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. Roll call vote: Mr. Jackson – yes, Mr. Mayer – yes, Mr. Simpson – yes, Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes. Motion passed.
Cedar Hill line extension: Mr. Dillinger is working on ordinance. Approval and permit received from IEPA.
Mrs. Forby’s vacation: Mrs. Forby requested one weeks vacation from September 14 to September 21st. Approved.
Board went into Executive Session.
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Simpson and seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.