MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

                            November 21, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, 21, 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; Karen V. Mills, Vice President and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.

 

Trustees absent: Arnold D. Kincaid, President; William Schneck, Treasurer.

 

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

 

The minutes of the October 2007 meeting were read. Karen V. Mills 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 October 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 indicated that he has received the Real Estate Tax Exemption papers and they will be filed with the County.  The request for the list of persons required to file ethic statements should be received soon. 

 

Mr. Veverka mentioned the dates for the budget process.

 

Mr. Szyska gave an update on district operations.  The District has received a 24% increase in the health insurance premiums.  A representative from the IL Municipal Retirement Fund will be coming to speak to the employees.

 

Mr. Szyska mentioned that the underground storage tank at the Wheeling shop passed the 10 year inspection.  The District has to repair some sensors at both shops.  Mr. Ansani asked how the Bartlett facility is currently heated and asked if the cellular link for the alarm system has been upgraded.

 

Mr. Szyska updated the Board on WNV cases.

 

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