MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                             March 19, 2008

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 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:  Arnold D. Kincaid, President.

 

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

 

The minutes of the February 2008 meeting were read. William Schneck made a motion to accept the minutes as read and Karen 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 2008 was presented and all checks were approved for payment.  Richard A. David made a motion to accept the report as read and Karen 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 the Board about the Public Hearing and the Adoption of the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on April 2, 2008.  The Levy will be adopted at the regular board meeting on April 16, 2008.  After discussion the Board determined to keep the same interest rate as last year for the Tax Anticipation Warrants.  The ordinance transferring funds needs to be passed at the April meeting.  Mr. Veverka has received some of the Ethics Statements and will file them with the County.  Next month the Board needs to review the Executive Session minutes.

 

Mr. Szyska discussed a few items from the staff meeting.  The CDC recommends but does not require a BL2 lab for testing mosquitoes for viruses.  The District already meets some of the requirements.  Any upgrading to a BL2 lab would not be on the current budget.  The Board approved moving the copier to the board room and suggested removing the desk if more room is needed.  The lab also needs to purchase a freezer for storing mosquitoes that goes to -70 or -80 degrees centigrade.

 

Mr. Szyska showed the Trustees the new GIS maps done by Mike Mancuso one of the Supervisors.  He is integrating the aerial maps, village GIS maps and our maps.

 

Per the Board’s request, Mr. Szyska has completed his review of auditors and representative village fiscal year end audits.  After discussion of the matter the Board decided to retain McClure, Inserra & Co. pending review of their engagement letter.

 

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