MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

October 18, 2006

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District was held Wednesday, October 18, 2006 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; William Schneck, Treasurer; Karen V. Mills, Vice President and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.

Also present: Richard Rosen, Attorney; Michael Szyska, Director.

The minutes of the September 2006 meeting were read. Daniel R. Ansani made a motion to accept the minutes as read and William Schneck 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 September 2006 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. Schneck signed the Treasurer’s Statement for the fiscal year May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006. The Attorney’s will file the statement and attachments with Cook County.

Mr. Rosen reported that the Annual Audit was published in a local newspaper. Mr. Rosen mentioned that the Budget Committee needs to be appointed at the December meeting. He also mentioned that the District should receive the property tax exemption forms soon as well as the request for names of persons required to file ethics statements. Two Trustees will be up for re-appointment soon.

The Board discussed posting the Board Meeting Minutes on the District’s web site.

Mr. Szyska updated the Trustees on West Nile Virus in the District and the State.

Mr. Szyska mentioned that a safety committee will be set up to run the monthly safety meetings since Don Oemick has retired.

Mr. Szyska mentioned that Cook County has their GIS system ready. Mr. Szyska, Mr. Mark Baker and Ms. Shaunnessey have signed confidentiality statements allowing them to access the site.

Mr. Szyska reported that the new trucks are in and at Rhino Linings. The sprayers have also been received. Two old trucks have been sold.

Mr. Szyska updated the Trustees on the IMVCA meeting.

Mr. Szyska mentioned that a group of residents who have recently moved into new homes surrounded by Deer Grove FPD have requested that the Village of Palatine put aerators in all detention/retention ponds in the village. Mr. Szyska wrote a letter discussing the pros and cons of doing this.

After discussion, Mr. Richard A. David made a motion to accept the new contract with Veverka, Rosen & Haugh. Ms. 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.

A Motion was made to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), and it passed unanimously.

The Trustees adjourned back into open session and voted unanimously to keep confidential all minutes of Executive Session not previously disclosed except for the following minutes of Executive Sessions which are attached to the general minutes: July 21, 2004, October 20, 2004, January 18, 2006 and February 2, 2006. The motion was made by Daniel R. Ansani and seconded by William Schneck.

The Secretary called the roll and all ayes had been cast for approval of the motion and thereby declared the motion carried.

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