Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Kenneth Gembala.
Mr. Bradtke advised there are two items that need to be added to the agenda and entertained a motion to amend the agenda to add the Election of Officers for 2019 and Cender & Company’s Financial Agreement for Sanitary Services.
Motion by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak nominated Mr. Frank Bradtke. Nomination was seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Nomination carries 3 ayes to 0 nays and 1 abstention by Mr. Bradtke.
Mr. Bradtke entertained nominations for the chair of Vice-President.
Mr. Kmetz nominated Ms. Patricia Sims-Smierciak. Nomination was seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Nomination carries 3 ayes to 0 nays and 1 abstention by Ms. Sims-Smierciak.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Miklusak. Seconded by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion by Mr. Setlak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Frank Bradtke.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Setlak. Seconded by Mr. Gembala. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Mr. Gembala stated that he cannot second the motion since he was absent from the January 22 meeting.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak entertained a motion to withdraw the previous approval of the minutes.
Motion to withdraw the previous approval by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak entertained a new motion to approve the minutes.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 3 ayes to 0 nays and 1 abstention by Mr. Gembala, due to absence.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak asked if there were any issues due to the polar vortex. Mr. Kil responded that there were a couple small leaks, but no major issues.
Motion by Mr. Gembala. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Ms. Sims-Smierciak adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Gembala. Seconded by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Motion carries 5 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Gembala. Motion carries 5 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Patricia Sims-Smierciak.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Gembala. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Mr. Setlak asked if there is a way to get the minutes, docket, and agenda all at one time instead of individually. Mr. Kil responded that the minutes are usually done quickly, and after he checks them, he sends them out immediately. He further responded that he could send the agenda right away if it helps.
Mr. Setlak commented that they used to get everything at one time. Mr. Kil responded that the docket usually comes out much later and asked if they want to wait until the docket comes out.
Mr. Bradtke stated that it is easier for the group to send it at one time. Mr. Kil stated that however they would like him to deliver that, he would be happy to do so.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Kenneth Gembala and Patricia Sims-Smierciak, and Michael Forbes, Town Council Liaison.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Setlak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 3 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Setlak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 3 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: None.
Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Setlak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 3 ayes to 0 nays with 2 abstentions by Ms. Sims-Smierciak and Mr. Gembala.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Gembala. Seconded by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Motion carries 5 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Kenneth Gembala, Stephen Kil, Town Manager, and Michael Forbes, Town Council Liaison.
Motion to approve the minutes by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Stephen Kil, Town Manager, and Michael Forbes, Town Council Liaison.
Motion to approve the minutes by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Kmetz. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays and 1 abstention by Mr. Gembala due to absence from meeting.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion amend the bill payment of the August Docket to pay the bills in the amount $28,946.84 less the docket charge of $5,926.35 payable to Kopka Pinkus Dolin, LLC.
Motion to pay the bills as amended by Mr. Gembala. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 5 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Robert Kmetz.
Motion to approve the minutes by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Discussion ensued.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak stated as a point of discussion that the two Kopka Pinkus Dolin line items are for two separate bills. Mr. Kil confirmed there are separate bills for two separate months.
Mr. Kil explained that the bills from Barnes & Thornburg are mostly picked up by the sewer utility.
Mr. Setlak asked what those bills are for. Mr. Kil responded that those bills are primarily related to the recapture lawsuit involving Lift Station No. 1.
Mr. Bradtke again entertained a motion to pay the bills.
Motion to pay the bills by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Kenneth Gembala.
Motion to approve the minutes by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 3 ayes to 0 nays and 1 abstention by Mr. Kmetz due to absence from said meeting.
Mr. Kmetz asked what all the different meters for NIPSCO are. Mr. Kil responded that they are for lift stations. Mr. Kmetz asked what fund those were paid out of historically. Mr. Kil responded that it swaps back and forth from Utility to Sanitary District; and Utility has been shouldering everything for the last eight months.
Mr. Setlak asked if the auto renewal balance for $220 is for a car that is used for Sanitary District matters. Mr. Kil responded that there are numerous vehicles and the lift stations are visited every single day. Mr. Kil explained that the auto insurance category doesn't necessarily mean a car; it means it’s for vehicular insurance.
Mr. Setlak asked what the annual revenue for the Sanitary District usually is. Mr. Kil responded that the District is different than the Sewer Utility. The District has a small tax rate that funds it, which is roughly $400,000 a year.
Mr. Setlak commented that the amounts of the bills have seemed to balloon up the past three months. Mr. Kil responded that they have; but they will see them decline also.
Ms. Sims-Smierciak asked when the legal fees will go away. Mr. Kil responded that this should be the last month for that, then it will go away for nine months.
Motion to pay the bills by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Mr. Bradtke advised that the Park Board is cancelling the November meeting and moving the December meeting to December 17 and asked if the board is amenable to following that same schedule. The members concurred.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Mr. Kmetz. Seconded by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
Frank Bradtke, President | Robert Kmetz, Member | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Patricia Sims-Smierciak, Vice President | Richard Setlak, Member | Michael S. Forbes, Town Council |
Kenneth Gembala, Member |
(The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.)
Absent: Kenneth Gembala and Stephen Kil, Town Manager.
Motion to approve the minutes by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
Motion to approve payment of the bills by Ms. Sims-Smierciak. Seconded by Mr. Setlak. Motion carries 4 ayes to 0 nays.
(Mr. Bradtke adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.)
Respectfully Submitted:
Margaret R. Abernathy, Recording Secretary
St. John Sanitary District
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