Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District

Meeting of Board of Trustees

Minutes of December 12, 2022

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:03 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Brian Goldstein, incoming Executive Director.

 

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Gassaway to approve November 2022 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

FY 2022 Audit Presentation – Gould-Killian CPA

Dan Mullinix and Mason Leonard with Gould-Killian CPA group presented the District’s FY 2022 Audit. No action taken.

 

MSD Report

Ms. Bryson reported: there will be no meeting in December.

 

Public Comment

The Board welcomed Brian Goldstein, incoming Executive Director.

 

District Reports

Motion by Haynes to approve the 2023 Board Meeting Schedule, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Director’s Report

1. The Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee position has been filled. Tyler Helm will start in the position January 4^th, 2023. All staff positions other than the regular Water Treatment Plant Operator position have been filled.
2. The state completed its annual inspection of the treatment plant and distribution system. A copy of the inspection letter is included under “Relevant Reading”.
3. There may be an opportunity to work with the Town of Woodfin on a new Low Income Assistance Program.
4. The annual employee/Board Christmas Lunch is scheduled for Monday, December 12^th at 12 PM.
5. As his last official Board Meeting before retirement, the Director thanked the Board and employees, past and present and the District’s customers for making his career with the District a memorable and enjoyable experience and expressed optimism for the incoming Director and the overall direction of the District.

 

Old Business

No old business.

 

New Business

A.   

Resolution 2022-11 FY 2023 Budget Amendment – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Call of Board Members

The Board members individually and collectively thanked Dr. Martin for his work with the District over the previous twenty years and expressed their appreciation for Brian Goldstein, the incoming Executive Director.

 

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 2:38 PM.