MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

July 15, 2009

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 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; Karen V. Mills, Vice President and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.

Trustees absent: William Schneck, Treasurer.

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

The minutes of the June 2009 meeting were read. Daniel R. Ansani made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Karen V. Mills 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 2009 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 the final Tax Levy Edit report will be sent to the District office by the County. The Attorneys need the information for the Treasurers Statement next month.

The Board discussed Senate Bill 189 which amends the Open Meetings Act. The Attorneys will review the changes.

Mr. Szyska discussed a couple of items on the Staff Reports. The Board received copies of the Draft Fiscal Year End audit to review.

Mr. Szyska updated the Board on WNV and nuisance mosquitoes in the District and State. The entire District has been sprayed once for nuisance mosquitoes and the crews have started the second round.

Mr. Szyska mentioned that the District made the mid-season insecticide purchase.

Mr. Szyska reported that IMRF has adopted an optional phase-in plan for 2010 employer contributions rates. Mr. Szyska recommends that the District pay the full rate and become fully funded in one year rather than over several years since in the long term that will be more costly.

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