BOARD MINUTES

THE 826TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH COOK COUNTY
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
HELD MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2021.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District was called to order by President Charles Givines, at the District’s Headquarter, 15500 Dixie Highway, Harvey, Illinois on September 13, 2021 at 4:06 P.M. upon due notice to all members of the time, date, and place of the meeting.

ROLL CALL

Trustee Charles Givines............Present

Trustee Dr. Lynette Stokes....... Present

Trustee Dr. Ray Warner.............Present

Trustee Lamar X Miller...............Present

Also Present were:

Janet Rogers..........................Operations Superintendent

Nikki Cody..............................Business Manager

Meganne Trela........................Attorney for the Board

Aerielle Charles.......................Administrative Assistant

Michael Slamecka...................Biologist

The meeting was opened by the President, whereupon a presentation was given by South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District employee Michael Slamecka, Biologist. Michael Slamecka gave a presentation to the Board of Trustees about the Vector Smart North American Mosquito East (NAM-e) Kit

Following his presentation, Michael Slamecka, Biologist, made an announcement to the Board of Trustees that he will be retiring from his position June of 2022.

Michael Slamecka exited the board room after his presentation.

The minutes of the 825th meeting of the Board of Trustees were reviewed. The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Miller, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting August 9, 2021

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Warner, Stokes, Miller and Givines
Nays: None

The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Warner, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the minutes of the Executive Session August 9, 2021.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Warner, Stokes, Miller and Givines
Nays: None

The monthly report for the Business Manager was presented by SCCMAD employee, Nikki Cody, Business Manager, (please see attached reports). The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Stokes, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the September report of the Business Manager including the September Bills List totaling $222,522.98.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Warner, Stokes, Miller and Givines
Nays: None

The monthly report for the Operations Superintendent was presented by SCCMAD employee, Janet Rogers, Operations Superintendent, (please see attached reports). The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Miller, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the September report of the Operations Superintendent.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Warner, Stokes, Miller and Givines
Nays: None

The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Warner, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves Ed Weathersby & Sons Plumbing Water & Sewer Proposal in the amount of $18,750 for Western Division.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Warner, Stokes, Miller and Givines
Nays: None

The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Warner, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the hiring of Darius Slatton as Field Operator.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Stokes, Warner, and Givines
Nays: None

President Givines made a request to the Board to exit out of the 826th Regular Board Meeting and enter into Executive Session at 4:57 p.m. The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Warner, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves to exit the 826th Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees and enter into Executive Session.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Stokes, Warner, and Givines
Nays: None

Nikki Cody and Aerielle Charles exited the Board Room.

At this time, President Givines made a request to the Board to enter into the Regular Board Meeting at 5:09 p.m.

Nikki Cody and Aerielle Charles re-entered the Board Room.

The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Miller, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves Mrs. Rogers’s extension for seasonal leave time.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Stokes, Warner, and Givines
Nays: None

The following motion was made by President Givines, seconded by Trustee Warner, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the termination of Kevin Bond as of September 13, 2021.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Stokes, Warner, and Givines
Nays: None

The following motion was made by President Givines,, seconded by Trustee Miller, to wit:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby approves the retirement of Michael Slamecka.

Upon roll call vote:

Yeas: Trustees Stokes, Warner, and Givines
Nays: None

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

The next Board meeting will be held on October 12, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. at the District’s Headquarters.

Signed:

Charles Givines, President

Lamar X Miller, Secretary