MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

March 18, 2009

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, March 18, 2009 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.

Trustees absent: Arnold D. Kincaid, President; Karen V. Mills, Vice President and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.

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

The minutes of the February 2009 meeting were read. William Schneck made a motion to accept the minutes 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.

The Treasurer's Report for February 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 reminded everyone about the public hearing and the adoption of the Tentative Budget on April 1, 2009. The Levy will be adopted at the regular meeting in April as well as the ordinance transferring funds. In April the Board will also review the minutes from past Executive Sessions. After discussion it was decided to set the interest rate for the tax anticipation warrants at 2.8%. Mr. Veverka mentioned that the Ethics statements will be mailed out next week.

After discussion, the Board approved purchasing the Ricoh copier from Core Print Solutions.

Mr. Szyska is working on getting quotes from the insurance companies.

Mr. Szyska talked about a permit the District is trying to get from the DNR that will allow the lab to do surveillance in Department of Natural Resources property in Hanover Township.

Mr. Szyska opened a discussion on a red light camera violation policy to be included in the seasonal employee manual.

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