BMWC 28th Annual Meeting Minutes – March 5, 2024
Bob Schrumpf, President, called the 28th Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with Randy Haukap leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 82 contract holders in attendance.
Bob Schrumpf then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor, and employees.
In December 2023, David Frueh resigned his board member position after serving for 23 years.
Bob then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Stanley Frey made motion to accept the minutes. Ken Haller 2nd. Motion carried.
Mike VonderHaar gave an update on the Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community Program. The Program was implemented in February 2020. Currently having approximately 328 contributors for a total collected in the past year of around $ 1762.75. Grand total collected since inception being $ 6519.42. The collected money was placed in special savings account with a balance of $ 1987.03 as of December 31, 2023. The Round Up committee met during the year and reviewed submitted applications. The following were approved recipients: The Simple Room, Pocahontas Little League, Bond County Senior Center, Bond County Humane Society, Pleasant Mound Community Center, Youth Core Ministries, Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation, Bond County Law Enforcement Association, all in Bond County, Macoupin Art Collective in Macoupin County and Leaps of Love, Partners for Pets, in Madison County. The Board approved to make a
$ 250.00 donation to each of the above-mentioned community organizations abiding by Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community policy guidelines. Members were encouraged to donate to the Rounding Up for your Community Program by calling the office.
Mr. Eyman submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting, or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Don Grimm made motion to approve them. Darwin Kirsch 2nd. Motion carried.
Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and reported the status of the EPA funding for the “Project” of water main looping, tower painting, telemetry system replacement, and water system improvements. “Project” is moving forward with preparation of IEPA contract, archaeological study, project design, easements, and title reports.
Attorney Jeffrey Mollet presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbent
Mike VonderHaar of Bond County is running for a three-year term. Darren Apken has been nominated by the Village of Marine for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. Bond County candidate, Mike VonderHaar is running unopposed. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented Stanley Frey made motion to accept. Bridget Grotts 2nd motion. Motion carried.
Madison County candidates, Kay Lange and Ryan Schonhoff will be running against each other, and a vote will be conducted. Each candidate took the floor to provide the members their educational background, work experience, key skills, desires, and strengths to secure the Madison County Director seat. A tally of votes was collected from members resulting in 38 votes for Kay Lange, 36 votes for Ryan Schonhoff, 3 ballots were blank.
Darren Apken was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Mr. Mollet asked bulk representatives to accept the nomination of Darren Apken. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Phil Decker (Grantfork representative) so moved. Don Grimm (Hamel representative) 2nd. Motion carried.
President Bob Schrumpf asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. Marty Landmann, Manager/Operator, took the floor to inform the membership that regretfully Illinois American Water (IAWC), has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for a rate adjustment to be effective in January 2025. IAWC states increased rate structure is due to new environmental regulations, system improvements, inflation, fuel prices, chemicals, and electrical power. In February 2023, ICC approved a rate increase to IAWC for 27%. As more information is collected, the BMWC website will be updated as well as members being notified thru email. Landmann noted, 2023 income section included a Madison County ARPA fund $ 50,000.00 grant that was used to purchase assets for the company.
Stanley Frey made motion to adjourn meeting. Keith Haberer 2nd motion. Meeting adjourned.
Each member submitting signed invitation card at the registration desk to receive a BMWC $ 10.00 bill credit. BMWC $ 50.00 bill credit winners were: James Schlemer, Donald Reed and Jane Childerson of Bond County and Fred Faust, Mary Reinhardt, and Steve Henke from Madison County. Applebee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards winners were Nancy Hanratty and William Willmann.
BMWC 27th Annual Meeting Minutes – March 7, 2023
Bob Schrumpf, President called the BMWC 27th Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with Randy Haukap leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 87 contract holders in attendance.
Bob Schrumpf then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor, and employees.
In October 2022, Lawrence Schwarz resigned his board member position after serving for 20 years.
Bob then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Denny Willman made motion to accept the minutes. Michelle Haller 2nd. Motion carried.
Mike VonderHaar gave an update on the Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community Program. The Program was implemented in February 2020. Currently having approximately 304 contributors for a total collected in the past year of around $ 1700.00. Grand total collected since inception being $ 4756.57. The collected money was placed in special savings account with a balance of $ 2,968.75 as of December 31, 2022. The Round Up committee met during the year and reviewed submitted applications. The following were approved recipients: The Simple Room, Bond County Senior Center, Bond County Humane, Pleasant Mound Community Center, all in Bond County and Leaps of Love, in Madison County. The Board approved to make a $ 150.00 donation to each of the above-mentioned community organizations abiding by Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community policy guidelines. Members were encouraged to donate to the Rounding Up for your Community Program by calling the office. Upon recommendation of the Round Up Committee in October 2022, the BMWC Board of Directors voted to increase the donation amount from $ 150.00 to $ 250.00 for year 2023 applications.
Mr. Eyman submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting, or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Janet Waligorski made motion to approve them. Don Grimm 2nd. Motion carried.
Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and reported the status of the EPA funding for the “Project” of water main looping, tower painting, telemetry system replacement, and water system improvements. “Project” is moving forward with preparation of IEPA contract, archaeological study, project design, easements, and title reports.
Attorney Jeffrey Mollet presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbents Brent Whittaker of Bond County and Randy Haukap of Madison County are each running for a three-year term. Laura Knackstedt has been nominated by the Village of Grantfork for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. All Bond County and Madison County candidates are running unopposed. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Mark Carpenter made motion to accept. Dennis Kirkham 2nd motion. Motion carried.
Laura Knackstedt was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Mr. Mollet asked bulk representatives to accept the nomination of Laura Knackstedt. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Rich Accornero so moved. Don Grimm 2nd. Motion carried.
President Bob Schrumpf asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. Marty Landmann, Manager/Operator, took the floor to inform the membership that regretfully BMWC was forced to raise water rates. A 25% water usage increase to existing water rates took effect on the February 1, 2023, billing for January 2023 water usage. The monthly minimum fee was increased to $ 30.00 due to the debt service coverage ratio falling short of the bank loan requirements per Auditor. Rate structure increase is due to rising costs in water provided by Illinois American Water (IAWC), EPA testing, materials, and all items necessary to operate the system.
Illinois American Water Company (IAWC) representative, Joe Ahlvin took the floor to explain the rate increase imposed upon Bond Madison Water Company. IAWC filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for an increase to water base rates due to new environmental regulations, system improvements, inflation, increased prices of fuel, chemicals, and electrical power. ICC approved a rate increase to IAWC for 27% effective February 2023.
Michelle Haller made motion to adjourn meeting. Stanley Frey 2nd motion. Meeting Adjourned.
Each member submitting signed invitation card at the registration desk to receive a BMWC $ 10.00 bill credit. BMWC $ 50.00 bill credit winners were: Clarence Zimmerman, June Childerson, Bridget Grotts, Ernest Potthast, Mt. Nebo Church, and Kenny Haller. Applebee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards winners were Dennis Kirkham and Kay Walker.
26th Annual Meeting Minutes – March 1, 2022
Board Announced 7% water usage increase to existing water rates will take effect on the April 1, 2022 billing for March 2022 usage.
Bob Schrumpf announced that drawings would be conducted at the end of the meeting for six (6) bill credits and two(2) AppleBee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards and Cardinal’s merchandise.Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 65 contract holders in attendance.Bob Schrumpf, President, called the 26th Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with Randy Haukap leading the Pledge of Allegiance.Bob Schrumpf then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor, and employees.Bob then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2021 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Don Grimm made motion to accept the minutes. Ken Haller 2nd. Motion carried.Mike VonderHaar gave an update on the Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community Program. The Program was implemented in February 2020. Currently having approximately 286 contributors for a total collected in the past year of around $1500.00. The collected money was placed in special savings account. The committee met during the year and reviewed submitted applications. The following were approved recipients: The Simple Room, Bond County Senior Center, Pokey United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Pocahontas Little League, New Douglas Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sorento Food Pantry and Pleasant Mound Community Center. The board approved to make a $150.00 donation to each of the above-mentioned community organizations abiding by Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community policy guidelines. Members were encouraged to donate to the Rounding Up for your Community Program by calling the office.Mr. Eyman submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting, or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Don Grimm made motion to approve them. Udell Cook 2nd. Motion carried.Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and reported the status of the EPA funding for the “Project” of water main looping, chlorinating and water system improvements. To provide better water quality in timely manner to members, BMWC used depreciation savings monies to purchase and install five (5) IXOM Mixers. New telemetry (radio control) system proposals are being reviewed. Amended contract to remove the mixers and add telemetry updates will need to be resubmitted to the IEPA.Attorney Jeffrey Mollet presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbents Tom Eyman of Bond County and Robert Schrumpf of Madison County are each running for a three-year term. Rich Accornero has been nominated by the Village of Pocahontas for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. All Bond County and Madison County candidates are running unopposed. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Scott Gaffner made motion to accept. Ken Haller 2nd motion. Motion carried.Rich Accornero was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Mr. Mollet asked bulk representatives to accept the nomination of Rich Accornero. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Don Grimm so moved. Darren Apken 2nd. Motion carried.President Bob Schrumpf asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. Marty Landmann, Manager/Operator, took the floor to inform the membership that regretfully BMWC will be forced to raise water rates. A 7% water usage increase to existing water rates will take effect on the April 1, 2022 billing for March 2022 water usage. The monthly minimum fee will remain at $ 28.00. Increase is due to rising costs in water provided by Illinois American Water (IAWC), EPA testing, materials, and all items necessary to operate the system. Last price increase was in 2017. In conclusion, Landmann advised that on February 10, 2022, IAWC filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission for an increase of approximately 23% for their base rates. The review process for such requests is 11 months. If the ICC grants this request, BMWC will need to re-evaluate rates.Gary Kreutzberg made motion to adjourn meeting. Rich Schrumpf 2nd motion. Meeting Adjourned.Each member submitting signed invitation card at the registration desk will receive a BMWC $ 10.00 bill credit. BMWC $50.00 bill credit winners were: Scott Doll of Pocahontas. Timothy Lindley, Zimmerman & Zbinden, William Johnston, Meranda Beaumont and Clarence Zimmerman, all of Greenville. Apple Bee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards winners were Rob Lewis and Seth & Beth Joy, all of Edwardsville. Multiple members won Cardinal’s merchandise, courtesy of Jared Haukap and the St Louis Cardinals.
25th Annual Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2021
Bob Schrumpf announced that drawings would be conducted at the end of the meeting for (10) bill credits and (2) Apple Bee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 53 contract holders in attendance. Bob Schrumpf, President, called the 25th Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with Randy Haukap leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Bob Schrumpf then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor and employees. Sandy Kuhn, Manager/Operator since May of 1998 was recognized for her outstanding leadership, innovation and guidance for the past 22 plus years. Tom Eyman presented Sandy with a plaque in honor of her retirement. Bob then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2020 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Denny Willman made motion to accept the minutes. Clarence Zimmerman 2nd. Motion carried. Mike VonderHaar gave an update on the Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community Program. The Program was implemented in February 2020. Currently having approximately 220 contributors for a total collected in the past year of around $ 1500.00. The collected money was placed in special savings account. The committee met in February 2021 and reviewed submitted applications from the Simple Room & the Bond County Senior Center, both of Greenville. The board approved to make a $ 150.00 donation to each of the above-mentioned community organizations abiding by Bond/Madison’s Rounding up for your Community policy guidelines. Mr. Eyman submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Stanley Frey made motion to approve them. Ken Haller 2nd. Motion carried. Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and presented information on a future “Project” for water main looping, chlorinating, water tank improvement and any other water system improvements that may be needed. Jeff Mollet advised that David Frueh sent his regrets on being unable to attend and his desire to continue to represent the membership as a director. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet then presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbents Mike VonderHaar of Bond County and David Frueh of Madison County are each running for a three-year term. Darren Apken has been nominated by the Village of Marine for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. All Bond County and Madison County candidates are running unopposed. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Denny Willman made motion to accept. Scott Gaffner 2nd motion. Motion carried. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion from the floor for a vote by acclamation for these Bond and Madison candidates. Scott Gaffner made motion to accept. Denny Willman 2nd motion. Motion carried. Darren Apken was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Mr. Mollet asked bulk representatives to accept the nomination of Darren Apken and requested a vote by acclamation. Rich Accornero so moved. Larry Bloemker 2nd. Motion carried. President Bob Schrumpf asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. Jeff Mollet advised under new business, I have a Resolution to obtain a loan and/or grant “not to exceed” 2.5 million dollars for system upgrades and improvements. Stanley Frey made motion to accept the resolution. Denny Willman 2nd. Motion carried. Scott Gaffner made motion to adjourn meeting. Gary Kreutzberg 2nd motion. Meeting Adjourned. BMWC Bill credit winners were Marty Wilfong, Kelly Haller, Linda Heimsath, Dennis Frey, all of Pocahontas. John Wait, Sharon Zimmerman, all of Greenville. Stanley Frey, Richard Schrumpf, all of Highland. Jeffrey Kleiboeker of Alhambra. Apple Bee’s Dinner/AMC Movie Theater gift cards winners were Tina Tompkins of Smithboro and Linda Heimsath of Pocahontas.
23rd Annual Meeting Minutes – March 5, 2019
Don Grimm announced that drawings would be conducted throughout the meeting for bill credits or Cardinal baseball tickets with Applebee’s gift cards. Gary Kreutzberg of Highland won the first prize drawing of a $50 bill credit courtesy of Bond Madison Water Company. Attorney Jeffrey Mollet reported that the 1% quorum had been met with 33 contract holders in attendance.Don Grimm, President, called the 23rd Annual Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice-President, Bob Schrumpf.The second drawing of the evening of a $50 bill credit from Bond Madison Water Company was won by Kelly Haller of Pocahontas.Don Grimm then introduced members of the Board, Engineer, Legal Counsel, Contractor and employees. He then turned the meeting over to Mike VonderHaar, Secretary of the Board, who provided proof of the Annual Meeting Notice and pointed out that the 2018 Annual Meeting minutes were included on the agenda. Kelly Haller made motion to accept the minutes. Lou Simpson 2nd. Motion carried.The third drawing for Cardinal tickets courtesy of Midwest Municipal Supply and an Applebee’s gift card courtesy of Juneau and Associates was won by Sherry Chase of Marine.Tom Eyman, Treasurer presented Don Grimm with a plaque commemorating nineteen years serving on the board (ten of those years serving as President) his 19 years as a director. Tom discussed projects that were spearheaded by Don during his tenure including ten years as President of the Board.Mr. Eyman then submitted the Treasurer’s Report directing the membership to review the Cashflow and Balance sheet printed on the agenda. Any questions could be answered at the meeting or the office could be contacted later. With the financial reports being in good order, Bernice Lurkins made motion to approve them. Kelly Haller 2nd. Motion carried.The fourth prize drawing was held with Max Kaegy of Greenville winning a $50 bill credit courtesy of Bond Madison Water Company.Bob Massa of Juneau and Associates took the floor and reported on the projects BMWC has undertaken to keep the system up to date. Bob Massa, Mr. Mollet, the Board and Sandy then took questions from the floor. Bob Schrumpf commended Sandy Kuhn on her persistence and success in obtaining 75% loan forgiveness from IEPA on the 1.2-million-dollar pump station and loop extension project.The fifth prize drawing was held with Stan Frey of Highland winning a $50 bill credit courtesy of Bond Madison Water Company.Attorney Jeffrey Mollet then presented the slate of nominees and explained voting procedure. Incumbents Tom Eyman, of Bond County and Bob Schrumpf of Madison County are each running for a three-year term. Rich Accornero has been nominated by the Village of Pocahontas for a 3-year term representing the bulk users-Only bulk users will vote. All Bond County and Madison County candidates are running unopposed. Mr. Mollet asked for a motion to accept the slate as presented. Lou Simpson made motion to accept. Max Kaegy 2nd motion. Motion carried. Mr. Mollet asked for a vote by acclamation for Bond and Madison County Directors. Jeff Tischhauser so moved. Stan Frey 2nd motion. Motion carried. Rich Accornero was presented as unopposed nominee for bulk water representative. Sue Kovach representing Pocahontas moved to accept the nomination of Rich Accornero, Darren Apken of Marine 2nd motion. Motion carried. Mr. Mollet asked for a vote by acclamation by Bulk Users. Don Grimm of Hamel so moved, Darren Apken of Marine 2nd motion.President Don Grimm asked if there was any unfinished business. None stated. The President then asked if there was any new business for discussion. None stated.The final drawing of the evening for Cardinal tickets courtesy of Jared Haukap and the St. Louis Cardinals and an Applebee’s gift card courtesy of Juneau and Associates was won by Brian Touchette of Greenville. Winners of Cardinal memorabilia donated by Jared Haukap were then drawn from the remaining ticket holders.Stan Gifforn made motion to adjourn meeting. Stan Frey 2nd motion. Meeting Adjourned.
