Linn Sanitary District Business Meeting – March 14, 2007

(Approved 5/9)

Present: J. Livingston, T. Peters, T. Adams, M. Kolczaski, Rich Scholze (Attorney),

B. Hinrichs, M. A.Tomaszewski,

cc: Rick Dorgay, Chester Griewahn, Brian Hinrichs, Mark Kolczaski, Rich Scholze, Steve Targo

Business Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm by T. Peters.

Board welcomed Tess Adams as commissioner.

Brian Hinrichs, of Leisch Environmental Services, Inc., discussed possible adoption of cluster mound ordinance using cluster mounds as opposed to POWTS. First step is the proposal of a feasibility study to decide where it would work. T. Peters moved this commission recommend to the Linn Town board giving serious consideration to reviewing and adopting an agreement to do the feasibility study for the use of cluster systems within the town as this commission believes this is a viable tool for sanitary waste management within the district and town. J. Livingston seconded. CU.*

Public Comments: None.

J. Livingston motioned to accept the minutes of February 21st. T. Peters seconded. CU.

T. Peters moved to accept the February Treasurer’s Report. J. Livingston seconded. CU. Secretary to check with 1 st Banking Center about procedure in adding Tess as signer of checks.

J. Livingston moved to authorize payment of bills presented. T. Peters seconded. CU.

Discussion held on FWWPCC and Fontana’s recent decision not to be involved with using the proposed Highway B sewer line. Alternate options of running a sewer line to Walworth discussed, SEWRPC, and refinement of sewer service area discussed.

Discussion on LSD annexation of lands NW of Highway B and Academy Road: Annexation process of two 40’s – not in the district.

Discussion on funding options for collection system and capacity at FWWPCC’s plant:

Commissioners should start thinking about it. It was suggested to contact financial consultants, Ehlers & Associates.

Discussion on contacting property owners regarding sewer service areas and facilities planning: Let the property owners know what’s going on. Do a target mailing by section or by tax key number. Draft at next meeting.

Town’s annual meeting: J. Livingston to attend on April 10.

Commissioners’ Report: T. Peters stated GNSD signed agreement and we have it back.

Set next business meeting: April 11, 2007, 7:00 pm

T. Peters moved to adjourn at 8:45 pm.

/mt 03/28/07 *CU – carried unanimously