Minutes from the Regular Monthly Meeting on Monday June 16, 2003.

 

Call to order at 6:00 p.m. by Markut

 

Commissioners: Bill Markut, John Derks and Paul Schneider present, Also present was Pete Ludwig, Attorney, Jim Repp, Engineer from Baxter and Woodman

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

John Derks verified agenda posting on Friday June 13, 2003

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider to approve the minutes from the May 19, 2003 regular meeting Motion passed unanimously

 

Because of an inaccurate listing of the checks, the bills will be reviewed again and forwarded to the July 21, 2003 regular meeting. Balance on hand $3,147,395.70.

 

Pete Ludwig referred the attorney’s report to the agenda

 

Jim Repp referred the Engineer’s report to the agenda   

 

Markut made a motion, seconded by Schneider, to change the ordinance for the Well Operation Permit to the sampling of wells to one coliform bacteria sample instead of two. Which now will be know as Ordinance 03-1

 

No Action was taken on the changing from U.S. Bank to First Banking Center. To be put on next months agenda.

 

No action was taken on the insurance policy renewals

 

No action was taken on hiring summer employment

 

The five year elevated tank inspection to be put on next month’s agenda, Jim to verify bids.

 

No action was taken on the enhancements and modifications to the wasting process. Will be put on next months agenda as we are waiting on an estimated pricing for doing this.

 

No action was taken on the road coring samples. Jim Repp to contact Mann Bros. and Amon Inc about another meeting to discuss phase 2 of the road coring. 

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider, to purchase signature stamps for the commissioners. A Resolution to make a Policy to be set up that one commissioner needs to physically sign any check and notify any one of the other commissioners that their signature stamp will be used as the second signature on the check. Motion passed unanimously

 

No action was taken in regards bonding of employees. To be put on next months agenda

 

No action taken on the purchase of a Pitney Bowes postage machine. To be put on next months agenda

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider, to convert the sludge loading from top loading to bottom loading. Motion passed unanimously

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Markut to change the dental coverage to 80%-20% on all coverage with a yearly maximum of $2000.00. Preventative care will be covered at 100% with a maximum of 2 visits per year. Orthodontics will have a lifetime maximum of $2500. Yearly deductible is $25.00 per person with a maximum of $75.00 per family, Motion passed unanimously

 

Schneider made a motion, seconded by Derks, to make a resolution to change the reconnection policy from immediately to they will be reconnected within 2 business days after payment is received. Motion passed unanimously

                

              Schneider made a motion,  seconded by Derks to change the charge for installation of laterals from $600.00 for sewer and $800 for the water to charging time and material for the installation of both laterals, Motion passed unanimously   

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider to erect a building over the screening structure from Cleary in the amount of $9500.00. The electrical will be discussed and moved at a later date, Motion passed unanimously

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider, to move forward with the Regency Hills Development subject to review of any legal matters in regards to the development and a signed agreement with the Regency Hills Developers for recovery of any and all funds expended by the Districts attorney on behalf of Regency Hills Developers, Motion passed unanimously

 

Schneider made a motion, seconded by Markut to change the BGCF&R agreement for the use of the confined space trailer, Motion passed with Schneider and Markut voting aye and Derks voting nay

 

President’s report: Picnic at Ottawa Lake near Eagle on August 3rd, 2003, The District will look into accepting credit card for payments. Employee Manual will be updated. We are going to move forward on the taking the people to court in the cases of well and septic abandonment violations.

 

Treasurer’s report: Schneider gave the balance on hand

 

Secretary’s report: Derks inquired about any monies available for low interest loans or outright grants to pay for the improvement we are considering.

 

 

Date of next meeting will be July 21, 2003

 

Derks made a motion, seconded by Schneider, to adjourn.  Motion passed unanimously.

                                               

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted

John Derks, Secretary, PLSD