February 2018

Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Meeting of Board of Trustees
Minutes of February 19, 2018
 
The meeting was called to order at 1:03 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Don Haynes, Vice-chair; Ivo Ballentine, Secretary; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Joseph Martin, Director; one citizen.
 
Approval of the Agenda
Agenda approved by consensus.
 
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Ballentine to approve January 2018 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
 
MSD Report
Jackie Bryson reported: the MSD Elkwood Avenue project is progressing as scheduled.
 
Public Comment
James McMaster, 76 Elkmont Drive, appeared to relay concerns regarding pressure at 76 Elkmont Drive and to relay concerns about customer service received. Director will have staff log pressure at that location and follow up on Mr. McMaster’s concerns.
 
District Reports
No action taken.
 
Director’s Report

Liquid Engineering performed tank inspections and cleaning on two of the District’s storage tanks, and will return at a later date to complete the other two tanks.
The District’s annual Local Water Supply Plan has been completed and submitted to the State.
Two bids were received on the Merrimon Avenue Project.
Mark Hensley will return to employment from injury later this month.

 
Old Business
Two bids were received for the Merrimon Avenue Project, with the low bid by T&K Utilities at $599,065.00. After discussion, action was deferred until the Director can discuss the project with the contractor & District engineer to see if costs can be reduced or other options explored.
 
New Business
No new business.
 
Call of Board Members
No concerns noted.
 
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 PM.

January 2018

Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Meeting of Board of Trustees
Minutes of January 16, 2018
 
The meeting was called to order at 1:20 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Don Haynes, Vice-chair; Joseph Martin, Director. Ivo Ballentine, Secretary, arrived 1:25
 
Approval of the Agenda
Agenda approved by consensus.
 
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Gassaway to approve December 2017 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried 2-0 (Ballentine absent).
 
MSD Report
Jackie Bryson reported via telephone: the MSD Board voted 10-1 to decline the application of Cane Creek Sanitary District to be absorbed into the Sewerage District. Ms. Bryson voted “no”.     
 
Public Comment
No public comment.
 
District Reports
No action taken.
 
Director’s Report

The District was closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Liquid Engineering will perform inspections and cleanings of the District’s tanks within the next two months.
The Merrimon Avenue project will be re-advertised and re-bid. Bids were accepted on January 12th but only two bids were received, and three is the minimum on a first advertisement.
A water line break on Union Street contributed to water damage at a commercial location. A claim was opened on behalf of the customer and the District was not found negligent or liable.

 
Old Business
No old business.
 
New Business
No new business.
 
Call of Board Members
No concerns noted.
 
Adjournment
 
Meeting was adjourned at 2:08 PM.