Michael S. Forbes | Greg Volk |
Christian Jorgensen | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Volk asked for nominations for Vice President. Mr. Jorgensen nominated Mr. Forbes. Mr. Volk seconded that motion. The motion was carried by voice vote (3/0). Ayes --- all. Nays --- none.
Mr. Volk asked if there were any questions on this proposal. Mr. Volk asked Mr. Kil how long have we been using Cender. Mr. Kil said that we used to have Umbaugh. Mr. Kil said that he would say we have been with Cender for at least eight years now. Since the Dyer Annexation.
Mr. Volk stated that he would entertain a motion to accept the proposal. Mr. Forbes made a motion. Mr. Jorgensen seconded the motion. Motion was carried unanimously by voice vote (3/0). Ayes---all. Nays---none.
Mr. Forbes made a motion to authorize the payment of both of those dockets. Mr. Jorgensen seconded the motion on the term that someone explain what the Lake Hills Beaver Trap was for. Mr. Volk responded that it was to trap beavers. Mr. Kil mentioned they had received several phone calls from the residents in Lake Hills and that Mr. Volk had explained it perfectly. Mr. Jorgensen seconded the motion. Motion was carried unanimously by voice vote (3/0). Ayes---all. Nays---none.
(The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted:
Beth R. Hernandez, Clerk-Treasurer
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Volk entertained a motion. Mr. Forbes made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Volk seconded the motion. The motion was carried by voice vote (2/0). Ayes --- all. Nays --- none
Mr. Forbes made a motion to approve the Water Utility and Water District APVs. Mr.Volk seconded the motion. Motion was carried unanimously by voice vote (2/0). Ayes---all. Nays---none.
Mr. Hero asked if the Water Board raised the rates for this year. Mr. Volk stated that the new rates were effective and should have been on the last bill. Mr. Hero questioned why the rates were increased. Mr. Kil said there was a sewer rate increase last year.
Mr. Hero also had a question regarding the Water Utility and the Workers Comp insurance. Mr. Kil explained that at the beginning of each year they give the insurance company a copy of the previous year’s payroll to account for any raises or classification changes. For example, there are different rates for a secretarial position versus someone working outside in a more dangerous position such as Public Works. We pay an increase premium based on our payroll. You are not paying for the audit, but for the rate increase based on changes in payroll.
(The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted:
Beth R. Hernandez, Clerk-Treasurer
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
IDEM requires the Town to meet the maximum daily demand with our largest well out of service.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Kil reported that the drilling of the two test wells have failed. There’s a bill from Peerless Midwest that Mr. Kil would like added to the docket for payment. Mr. Kil went on to report that given the fact we have gone 400 feet and both wells failed we are rethinking our philosophy on how we are going to search for a new well site. We are looking at getting prices from a residential well driller to drill 4 inch wells instead of the 16 to 24 inch where we can test water quality. We can’t do a lot of test pumping on a well that size but perhaps we can do it on an 8” well. We’re also concerned about the water quality and under two parts per million is our goal. For example, if we are over two parts per million the Monix Plant filters get backwashed once a day, the Gates Plant once a week. The well at Heartland Park gets backwashed once every five hours. We simply can’t afford to operate a treatment facility like that. To build a new treatment plant would cost a fortune. Test wells are for iron removal. At the next meeting there will be a presentation from the engineer and Peerless Midwest to address any concerns we may have. Mr. Forbes entertained a motion to approve the bill from Peerless in the amount of $93,305. Mr. Gembala so moved. Mr. Forbes seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Curtis Kent, Project Manager for Peerless Midwest, presented a summary report of the groundwater exploration in St. John. He stated that the growth of the residential market has occurred rapidly over the last five to ten years in St. John. Because of this growth St.John is under pressure to provide a safe and dependable water supply to facilitate the expansion of the community. The Town’s groundwater supply is presently supplied by four (4) active wells and an emergency back up well.
From 2013 through 2015 the average daily groundwater production from the four St. John wells was 1.56 million gallons per day (MGD). St. John has been purchasing water from the Town of Schererville through a cross connection between the two communities. In the meantime the Town has been exploring the area to install additional wells in order to increase their firm capacity.
To assist with exploration, fracture trace analysis (FTA) of the St. John area have occurred over the years. FTA’s are used to identify optimal drilling locations for new production wells. Of five potential sites only one has been granted preliminary approval by the landowner and IDEM for exploratory drilling. In order to pursue the other four (4) sites you need to get the property owner and IDEM’s approval. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Steve Kil, Town Manager.
For record purposes the $93,305.00 was approved at the June 27, 2017 meeting. (See meeting minutes) Peerless #11950.
Mr. Volk entertained a motion to approve the Water District bills in the amount of $17,638.86. Mr. Forbes so moved. Mr. Gembala seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr, Kil recommended we use a residential driller for small 4” wells. Test pump and get a water quality sample. If we get water out of the ground that is three and four parts per million it will be very expensive to treat. So before we spend $60,000 to $80,000 with Peerless Midwest why don’t we spend less with a residential driller. Mr. Gembala made a motion to authorize up to three 4” test wells. Seconded by Mr. Forbes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Kil reported they plan on drilling test sites over the winter.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board
Greg Volk, President | Kenneth Gembala, Member |
Michael S. Forbes, Vice-President | Stephen Kil, Town Manager |
Mr. Forbes entertained a motion to consider award of the Louis Estates water main replacement project to B&D Sewer in the amount of $31,805.00. Mr. Gembala approved. Mr. Forbes seconded. Motion carried.
Water quality of wells turned out fine. Peerless is going to drill bigger holes with the possibility of putting in a water treatment plant.
Mr. Forbes entertained a motion to approve the Water District bills in the amount of $17,715.79. Mr. Gembala so moved. Seconded by Mr. Forbes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Kathleen A. Falaschetti, Recording Secretary
St. John Waterworks Board