MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                            January 21, 2009

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm.

 

There being a presence of a quorum, Karen Mills, 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 2008 meeting were read. William Schneck made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Richard A. 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.

 

The Treasurer's Report for December 2008 was presented and all checks were approved for payment.  Richard A. David made a motion to accept the report as read and William Schneck 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 the District has received tax objections for 2003 and 2004 and the Attorneys are working on them.  The Real Estate Tax Exemptions have been filed.  The list of names for Ethics Statements has been sent in.

 

The Budget committee meeting met to discuss the 2009-2010 budget.  The Tentative Budget will be adopted at the next Board meeting.

 

Mr. Szyska mentioned a couple of items on the staff meeting minutes.  The District is getting the property appraised for insurance purposes. 

 

Mr. Szyska has not heard from the Union about negotiations for the new contract.

 

Mr. Szyska will be giving a talk at the Michigan Mosquito convention on February 4th & 5th. 

 

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