MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
January
16, 2008
The
regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement
District was held Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm.
There
being a presence of a quorum, Daniel R. Ansani, Vice President called the
meeting to order.
Trustees
present: Daniel R. Ansani, Vice
President and Assistant Secretary; Richard A. David, Secretary and Assistant
Treasurer; William Schneck, Treasurer; Karen V. Mills, Vice President and
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.
Trustees
absent:
Also
present: Donald Veverka, Attorney;
Michael Szyska, Director.
The
minutes of the December 2007 meeting were read. William Schneck made a motion
to accept the minutes as read and Daniel R. Ansani 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 December 2007 was presented and all checks were approved
for payment. Richard A. David made a
motion to accept the report as read and Daniel R. Ansani 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.
Veverka mentioned that his office needs the Tentative Budget. The names of persons who are required to file
Ethics Statements have been filed with the County. The Real Estate Tax Exemption papers have
been filed.
Mr.
Szyska discussed a few items from the staff meeting minutes. The District will be staying with Blue
Cross/Blue Shield health insurance.
Aetna came in with the maximum increase on their original quote. Health insurance costs are increasing
43.9%. This is due to rate increases,
new dependents being added to the policy and several people are changing from
HMO to PPO. The insurance broker had
prepared 2 optional Blue Cross/Blue Shield policies. After discussion William Schneck made a
motion to select the BC/BS policy option #2.
Mr. David 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.
Schneck asked about the heating at the Bartlett facility and Mr. Ansani asked
about the Elk Grove facility roof.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that the State is reporting 101 WNV cases for 2007. The State has not released details on the newly
reported cases.
The
Budget Committee met to discuss a budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that the Department of Agriculture pesticide testing will be
in DeKalb again. The District has not
made any decision about how to transport employees for testing.
There
being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made to adjourn
and it passed unanimously.
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Vice President
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Secretary