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:  Arnold D. Kincaid, President.

 

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