MINUTES
OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March
21, 2007
The
regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement
District was held Wednesday, March, 2007 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:
Also
present: Donald Veverka, Attorney;
Michael Szyska, Director.
The
minutes of the February 2007 meeting were read.
William Schneck 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 February 2007 was presented and all checks were approved
for payment. Richard A. David made a
motion to accept the report 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.
Mr.
Veverka reminded everyone about the special meeting next week on March 28th
for the Public Hearing at 7:30 and the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will
be passed at 8:00. The Attorneys will
file it with the County Clerk. After
discussion the Board determined to keep the same interest rate as last year for
the Tax Anticipation Warrants. The Tax
Levy will be passed on at the regular April meeting. The Ordinance transferring funds will be
passed at the April meeting also.
Mr.
Veverka reminded everyone to file their Ethics Statements and to give the
Attorneys a copy. The Accountants
request this as part of their audit.
Mr.
Veverka will work on the re-appointments for Mr. Kincaid and Mr. Ansani.
Mr.
Veverka mentioned that the Board needs to review the Executive Session minutes
at the April meeting. There has only
been one Executive Session since the last review.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned problems with the oil furnaces at the Bartlett shop and he is thinking
about switching next year to propane heating with an underground tank.
Mr.
Szyska reported that the Altosid products have been received. This was a joint purchase with DPVMAD. After the new budget starts the District will
make a larger purchase. Mr. Szyska has
heard that Clarke might switch to fixed pricing for products we buy from them.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that Ms. Shaunnessey is finishing the NJ light traps and is
advertising at the colleges for seasonal help.
One lab assistant from last year plans to return this summer. Don Oemick, the former Entomologist, notified
the office that he has moved out of state.
Mr.
Ansani asked about seasonal hiring and Mr. Szyska reported that applications
are coming in and at least one third of the seasonal employees have been hired.
Mr.
Szyska reported that the insurance applications for General Liability, Auto,
Property, etc. have been mailed to Charles Wilson at Risk Mgmt. Mr. Brundage who
used to handle some of the insurance has found a Public Officials insurance
policy for special governmental districts.
The policy seems to be better and cost less so Mr. Szyska is filling out
an application with the US Liability Insurance Group also. These policies expire 5/1.
Mr.
Szyska mentioned that the IL Dept. of Agric. has closed their Des Plaines
office and the closest office is in DeKalb – at least
90 minutes away. He is trying to make
alternate testing arrangements.
Mr.
Szyska discussed some pending legislation/rulings in other states and at the
EPA.
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