MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                              July 18, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 7:30 pm.

 

There being a presence of a quorum, Arnold D. Kincaid, President called the meeting to order.

 

Trustees present:  Arnold D. Kincaid, President; 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.

 

Also present:  Donald Veverka, Attorney; Michael Szyska, Director.

 

The minutes of the June 2007 meeting were read. Daniel R. Ansani made a motion to accept the minutes 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.

 

The Treasurer's Report for June 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. Szyska mentioned that Caitlin Shaunnessey has resigned effective July 27th.  The Entomologist position has been advertised and some applications have been received.  Mr. Szyska told the Board about a good applicant he is considering.  The Board gave Mr. Szyska permission to make the hiring decision.

 

Mr. Szyska updated the Board on WNV in the District and the State.  It is starting slow this year.

 

Mr. Szyska informed the Board that he sent the letter to Governor Blagojevich regarding the bill on annexation.

 

The Board discussed the year end audit.

 

Mr. Szyska mentioned that the District has received its second order of Altosid.  He has ordered more Mosquito Beater and discussed label changes.

 

Mr. Szyska discussed the new Duet adulticide from Clarke Mosquito Control Products. 

 

Mr. Szyska mentioned the underground storage tanks at the Wheeling and Bartlett shops.  The Wheeling tank needs a 10 year inspection and he had similar quotes from 2 companies.  Both indicate that depending on what they find the costs could increase substantially.  The Board told Mr. Szyska to choose which company is the best to use. The IL Fire Marshall is requiring some upgrades at the Bartlett shop facility.  Mr. Szyska is waiting for details.

 

Mr. Szyska has quotes from 2 good companies to fix the storm damage to the chimney at the Elk Grove facility.  The insurance company already sent a check.  The board approved using Soumar Masonry to do the repairs.

 

Mr. Veverka mentioned that the Tax Edit Levy report has been corrected and sent to the County and we are waiting for the final report.  The Prevailing Wage Ordinance has been filed with the appropriate authorities.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made to adjourn and it passed unanimously.

 

 

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President

 

 

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Secretary