BOARD MINUTES
THE 881ST REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH COOK COUNTY
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
HELD WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District was called to order by President Ca Sandra W Elston, at the District’s Headquarter, 15500 Dixie Highway, Harvey, Illinois on April 22, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. upon due notice to all members of the time, date, and place of the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Also present were:
The meeting was opened by the President whereupon the minutes from the from the Regular Board Meeting on March 9, 2026 were reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The following motion was moved by Trustee Currin and seconded by Trustee Williams to wit:
Nays: None
The minutes from the Executive Session on March 9, 2026 were reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
The monthly report for the Assistant Director was presented by SCCMAD employee, Belinda Mosby, Assistant Director, (please see attached reports). The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
During the Assistant Director’s report, Mrs. Mosby mentioned the board that a change to the amount indicated in the board packet for the 5/3rd Financial CD needed to be changed. The Assistant Director also mentioned that she would make the changes discussed to her report and resend to the board members.
The monthly report for the Interim Executive Director was presented by SCCMAD employee, Jeffery Cohn, Interim Executive Director, (please see attached reports). The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
During the Interim Executive Director’s report, Mr. Cohn mentioned to the board that a change order and a consensus vote needed to take place for a change in material and additional cost for the Western Water project. Mr. Cohn filled the board on where the project stands and the halt in production due to the need of the change order. A consensus vote took place and all present board members voted YEA. Due to the item not being officially on the agenda, a ratification vote will take place to make it official at the May 11, 2026 board meeting.
Following the Interim Executive Director’s report, Madeline Trost, Biologist, presented to the Board of Trustees her report. Madeline presented information regarding her preparations for the 2026 mosquito season and gravid trap locations. She also gave current updates to safety in the laboratory and field operations
The following motion was moved by Trustee Currin and seconded by Trustee Williams, to wit:
Nays: None
The following motion was moved by Trustee Currin and seconded by Trustee Williams, to wit:
Nays: None
The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
President Elston made a request to the Board to exit the 881st Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees and enter into Executive Session. The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:
Nays: None
Aerielle Charles, Christopher Brown, Luke Chmielewski, Madeline Trost, and Belinda Mosby exited the board room.
At this time, President Elston made a request to the Board to enter in the Regular Board Meeting.
Aerielle Charles, Christopher Brown, Luke Chmielewski, and Belinda Mosby re-entered the board room.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the District’s Headquarter.
Signed:
Ca Sandra Elston, President
Charles Givines, Secretary