MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December
20, 2006
The
regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement
District was held Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 7:30 pm.
There
being a presence of a quorum, Arnold D. Kincaid, President called the meeting
to order.
Trustees
present:
Trustees
absent: Daniel R. Ansani, Vice President
and Assistant Secretary.
Also
present: Richard Rosen, Attorney;
Michael Szyska, Director.
The
minutes of the November 2006 meeting were read.
William Schneck made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Arnold
D. Kincaid seconded the motion.
The
Secretary called the roll and all ayes had been cast for approval of the motion
and thereby declared the motion carried.
The
Treasurer's Report for November 2006 was presented and all checks were approved
for payment. Richard A. David made a
motion to accept the report as read and Arnold D. Kincaid seconded the motion.
The
Secretary called the roll and all ayes had been cast for approval of the motion
and thereby declared the motion carried.
Mr.
Rosen mentioned that the Trustees need to appoint a budget committee and they
should have a draft of the Tentative budget for the January meeting. The Tentative Budget will be adopted at the
February Board meeting and there will be a special meeting on March 28, 2007 to
adopt the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance.
At the regular meeting in April the Tax Levy Ordinance will be adopted.
Mr.
Rosen mentioned that the District received the request for names for Ethics
Statements. The office will file it with
the County and send a copy to Mr. Rosen.
Mr.
Rosen asked if the Property Tax Exemption papers have been received. Mr. Szyska will sign them and forward them to
Mr. Rosen.
As
in prior years, the Board unanimously agreed to form a budget committee
composed of the Board of Trustees and Michael Szyska to prepare the Tentative
Budget.
Mr.
Szyska gave an update on District operations.
He has reminded the staff to notify him of any projects for the
budget.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that Mike Mancuso has started working on our GIS system. On his own Mr. Mancuso has taken some classes
in GIS programming. A GIS system will eliminate hand drawing the maps. It will probably take 2 years to get the
system integrated.
Mr.
Szyska pointed out that the lights have been upgraded in the hallway.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned letters have been sent to some of last years seasonal
employees inviting them back. He has
been talking with the labor lawyers about seasonal employees filing for
unemployment.
Mr.
Szyska reported that Caitlin Shaunnessey has been working with Dave from North
Shore MAD on an educational program.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that Blue Cross/Blue Shield increased the health insurance
.3%. He recommends staying with them
since it is a small increase and everyone is satisfied with the coverage. The Board approved staying with BC/BS.
Mr.
Szyska gave the Trustees copies of the CDC WNV distribution map. The Illinois numbers have not changed since
the last Board meeting.
Mr.
Szyska also gave the Trustees a copy of the Workers Compensation insurance
renewal. There is a modest increase.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that the AMCA Convention will be April 1-5.
There
being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made to adjourn
and it passed unanimously.
____________________________
President
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Secretary