BOARD MINUTES

THE 873RD REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH COOK COUNTY
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
HELD MONDAY AUGUST 11, 2025

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District was called to order by President Cassandra W Elston, at the District’s Headquarter, 15500; Dixie Highway, Harvey, Illinois on August 11, 2025 at 4:02 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 newly appointed Trustee Johnathan Currin was sworn in as a member by the Attorney for the Board, Atty. Meganne Trela.

Trustee Jonathan Currin took his official seat at the board table and was officially marked down as present for the meeting.

At this point in the meeting, nominations for the Election of Officers of the Board of Trustees for 2025 were taken. The Election of Officers of the Board of Trustees were conducted by Atty. Trela.

The following nomination for Trustee Cassandra Elston to serve as President was made by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin. The following nomination was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The following nomination for Trustee Shonda De-Vasher-Williams to serve as Vice-President was made by President Elston and seconded by Trustee Currin. The following nomination was moved by President Elston and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The following nomination for Trustee Jonathan Currin to serve as Treasurer was made by President Elston and seconded by Trustee Williams. The following nomination was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by President Elston, to wit:

 

The following nomination for Trustee Charles Givines to serve as Secretary was made by Trustee Williams and seconded by President Elston. The following nomination was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

Attorney Meganne Trela summed up the Board slate that was approved during the Election of Officers for the year 2025. Trustee Cassandra Elston will serve as the Board President for the year 2025. Trustee Shonda Devasher-Williams will serve as the Board Vice-President for the year 2025. Trustee Jonathan Currin will serve as the Board Treasurer for the year 2025. Trustee Charles Givines will serve as the Board Secretary for the year 2025.

 

The minutes from the Budget Hearing Meeting on July 14, 2025 were reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on July 14, 2025 were reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The following motion was moved by Trustee Currin and seconded by Trustee Williams, to wit:

 

The minutes from the Executive Session on July 14, 2025 were reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The monthly report for the Assistant Director was presented by SCCMAD employee, Belinda Mosby, (please see attached reports). The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The following motion was moved by Trustee Currin and seconded by Trustee Williams, to wit:

 

The monthly report for the Interim Executive Director was presented by SCCMAD employee, Jeffery Cohn, Interim Executive Director, (please see the attached reports). The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

At this point in the meeting, John Cory Medlock, Lead Laboratory Assistant, presented the Biologist report to the Board of Trustees.

 

During Board Member Comments, Trustee Givines requested a meeting with Trustee Currin regarding discussion about the CPI and filing of the upcoming tax levy. Trustee Givines also mentioned that he is willing to work with and assist the current board of trustees during his time on the board.

 

President Elston made a request to the Board to exit the 873rd 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:

 

Christopher Brown, Aerielle Charles, Madeline Trost, John Cory Medlock, and Christian Reed exited the board room.

At this time, President Elston made a request to the Board to enter in the Regular Board Meeting.

Christopher Brown and Aerielle Charles re-entered the board room.

 

The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

The following motion was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee Currin, to wit:

 

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

The next board meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the District’s Headquarter.

 

Signed:

 

Cassandra Elston, President

Charles Givines, Secretary