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:
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.
____________________________
President
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Secretary