February 8, 2006

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the North Shore Sanitary District held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 9:30 A.M. at the District Office of the Raymond E. Anderson Complex located in Gurnee, IL.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

On roll call, the following Trustees were present:

Stephen J. Drew, President

Daniel M. Pierce, Vice President

Trustee John Paxton

Trustee Effie Wroten

Trustee Swarthout was absent.

Staff members present were General Manager Brian Dorn, Assistant General Manager Dave Miller, Attorney Jay Ukena, Director of Engineering Services Jai Gupta, Director of Laboratory Services Joe Robinson, Director of Operations Gary Sowma and Director of Technology Services Pete Russo.

There were no comments from the public.

President Drew presented the Consent Agenda, as follows:

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on January 11, 2006.

B. Consideration of Bills.

Wastewater Treatment Fund $1,422,724.21

Check Nos. 131023-131285

Void – Check No. 131036

C. Financial Report, December 2005.

D. Hearing Summary, January 9, 2006.

E. 4^th Quarter 2005 Worker’s Compensation Claim Update.

F. Zion Township Landfill Sludge Recycling Facility Monthly Status Report.

G. Correspondence.

1. 01/27/06 to Brian Usher, City of Zion, regarding minimum flow required to construct ultimate Trumpet Technology Park Interceptor.

H. Press Articles.

1. Waukegan News Sun.

i. ‘Sludge plant opening set for June’, 01/13/06.

I. Authorize Payroll and Finance Department to issue District checks to meet expenses where necessary for payroll and to avoid interest and/or penalties before the next Board Meeting.

It was moved by Trustee Paxton, and seconded by Trustee Wroten that the items under the Consent Agenda be approved.

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”. Motion declared carried.

General Manager Dorn gave the Management Report as follows:

1. General Manager Dorn reported that he and Assistant General Manager Miller met with the Administrator and the Engineering Staff for the Village of Deerfield to discuss the rehab of their Sewage Treatment Plant. He stated a study was done last February recommending rehabilitation of the village’s Treatment Plant which would cost 11.2 million. The last expansion was done in the early 80’s. Consultants for the village also evaluated Regional Treatment options with MWRDGC, North Shore Sanitary District and the County of Lake and determined the most feasible regional alternative would be to transport to the County’s Des Plaines River STP. The Village has also considered the privatization of their sewage treatment plant. With no deadline or time table, the Village of Deerfield is not making any decisions right now but is open to reasonable options or suggestions. Mr. Dorn stated that he would contact the County of Lake to see what their thoughts were in servicing Deerfield.

2. General Manager Dorn presented a status report on the Zion Township Landfill Sludge Recycling Facility Project. He stated the project is approximately 90% complete through January 31, 2006 with substantial completion in mid to late June 2006. Discussions are ongoing regarding compression of the contractor’s startup schedule. Start-up of the reverse osmosis water treatment system started on January 26, 2006 and was successfully completed on January 31, 2006. Several start-ups are scheduled for the month of February. Mr. Dorn met with representatives from Minergy stating they have started to hire staff, to operate the facility.

Director of Engineering Services Gupta reported as follows:

1. Presented for approval C.O. No. 16 with J.J. Henderson & Son, Inc. for the Sludge Recycling Facility at Zion Township Landfill in the amount of $33,081.79.

Mr. Gupta stated that J.J. Henderson & Son, Inc., contractor for the Sludge Recycling Facility has requested with C.O. No. 16 an increase of $33,081.79 for the following:

a. Provide 15 additional welds on the 8” stainless steel piping in the Oxygen system area - $8,331.29. This issue will be discussed with Linde and Donohue & Associates.

b. Make modifications to the 14” DWS piping supplied by VATECH - $5,136.76. This will be backcharged to VATECH.

c. Reroute 16 x 10 duct riser to avoid conflict with cable tray - $1,149.12.

d. Reroute 14 x 14 duct riser to avoid conflict with already installed roof drain - $3,459.26.

e. Reroute 18” duct to avoid conflict with the support column - $3,764.27.

f. Provide a flexible connector between the screw conveyor and granulate surge bin - $3,706.45.

g. Cut and paint steel angle that interferes with window flashing - $1,335.76.

h. Install a stainless steel cover plate on the 28” duct penetration - $1,772.61.

i. Furnish and install one 1” stainless steel regulator on air compressor line - $2,486.87.

j. Weld a bracket to enable installation of East Garage Coiling door - $1,088.67.

k. Relocate the steel bracing that is interfering with the bucket elevators - $850.73.

It was moved by Trustee Pierce and seconded by Trustee Paxton to approve C.O. No. 16 with J.J. Henderson & Son, Inc. for the Zion Recycling Facility in the amount of $33,081.79.

2. Presented C.O. No. 9 with Adesta, LLC for providing services for the screening, dispatching and locating of utilities in response to JULIE One-Call Tickets, an increase of $2,524.64.

Mr. Gupta stated the increase of $2,524.64 was to reflect the difference between projected and actual work completed. The original Base Contract Price was established to cover the estimated volume of work for the Contract period.

It was moved by Trustee Paxton and seconded by Trustee Pierce to approve C.O. 9 with Adesta, LLC for providing services for the screening, dispatching and locating of utilities in response to JULIE One-call Tickets, an increase of $2,524.64 to reflect the difference between projected and actual work completed.

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”. Motion declared carried.

Attorney Ukena reported the Agreement for the Assignment of Contract with Advance Mechanical Contractors, Inc. to R. Machata Construction, Inc. for 7^th Street (PS10) Pump Station Replacement is nearing completion and will be finalized by the next board meeting on March 11^th.

Trustee Wroten addressed the Board relative to how the District works with respect to Ward 3, Waukegan and North Chicago, when issuing contracts for work done for the District. President Drew and General Manager Dorn explained the process of bidding for District projects. It was stated the District’s policy is to always use local contractors and vendors when possible. Assistant General Manager Miller stated he would send Trustee Wroten a report of vendors and contractors from Ward 3 that is used by the District. Trustee Wroten will also be informed of any projects for the District to assure that vendors and contractors from the Waukegan and North Chicago area are given the opportunity for inclusion on prospective bidder’s lists.

There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was then and there adjourned until the next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 9:30 A.M. at the District Office of the Raymond E. Anderson Complex in Gurnee.

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PRESIDENT

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SECRETARY