BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAGNA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
March 1, 2017
The Magna Mosquito Abatement District Board of Directors meeting was held at the district office on March 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Present were Trustees: Joe Pereira, Rod Collings, Janice Fisher, Bob Harding, Ryan Lusty-District Manager and Judy Desmond-District Clerk. Public: Trish Hull
Upon motion made by Mr. Pereira and seconded by Mrs. Fisher the minutes of the meeting held February 1, 2017 were unanimously approved.
Upon motion made by Mr. Pereira and seconded by Mr. Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that the budget comparisons and the cash disbursements for the month of February be approved as submitted.
The Managers field report was presented by Ryan Lusty. A copy is attached to these minutes.
Ryan gathered three bids for repairs on 2004 GMC. A copy of the bids are attached to these minutes. A discussion was held.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Fisher and seconded by Mr. Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that Ryan be approved to move forward with West Valley Collision
Ryan gathered bids for signs for the building and trucks. A copy is attached to these minutes. The bids are for a 4’ x 8’ sign for the main building, a 4’ x 4’ sign for the East/West block wall and fence. Magnets and vinyl stickers for the trucks. A discussion was held.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Fisher and seconded by Mr. Pereira the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that Ryan be approved to purchase the signs for the building and the east/west block wall and fence with installation from Card Sign, and the magnets and vinyl stickers for the trucks from Wasatch Sign.
Ryan sent out bid requests for weekly lawn care. He received four bids. A copy of the bids are attached to these minutes. Cutting Edge is the company we are currently using and they do a good job. They came in the with the lowest bid. Ryan would like to keep using them.
Upon motion made by Mr. Pereira and seconded by Mr. Harding the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that the district accept the bid from Cutting Edge for weekly lawn care
Ryan also gathered bids for new landscaping which includes: ground prep, removing 3 stumps and trees and putting down top soil and planting new trees. A copy of the bids are attached to these minutes. A discussion was held.
Upon motion made by Mr. Pereira and seconded by Mrs. Fisher the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that the district to with the bid from WAGS for the new landscaping
Adapco and Frontier Precision are the only two companies that provide adultizing GPS hardware and software. Ryan received bids from both companies. A copy of the bids are attached to these minutes. Our foggers are set up to work with the frontier system. The benefit of having the GPS systems in the trucks is to protect ourselves. We would have data to prove where and when we sprayed areas. A discussion was held
Upon motion made by Mr. Pereira and seconded by Mrs. Fisher the following motion was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED that the district go with the Frontier Precision GIS/GPS system
In looking at the Policy and Procedures for the district. Ryan feels the sexual harassment policy is up to date, but feels the district needs a policy that is specific to CPR training. Ryan is talking to CINTAS, they have the state bid, and they train in CPR and first aid training. Ryan will continue to look into it, so the district can add a specific policy regarding CPR training.
Trish Hull should be approved this coming week by the town council to become the board member representing the Magna Township.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Fisher and seconded by Mr. Pereira the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held April 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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Chair.