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.