Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Meeting of Board of Trustees
Minutes of February 19, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Gordon Maybury, Chair. In attendance: Larry Hopkins, Vice-chair; Lauren Edgerton, Secretary; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative. Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jim McAlister, Town of Woodfin Mayor; Sarah Gassaway, former Board of Trustees Chair.
Presentation of Plaque
Sarah Gassaway was presented with a plaque for appreciation and recognition of her fourteen-year term as a member of the District Board of Trustees as well as eight years as Board Chair.
Approval of the Agenda
Agenda approved by unanimous consensus.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Hopkins to approve amended January 2024 meeting and work session minutes, Edgerton seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MSD Report
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD is continuing testing for COVID in wastewater; the plant heat exchanger will be replaced in 2025; MSD has expanded its regional training opportunities.
Public Comment
No public comment.
District Reports
No action taken.
Director’s Report
- All positions have been filled save for one Distribution system technician position.
- The Board of Trustees conducted interviews for the position of Executive Director on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
Maybury proposed sponsoring a table at the Woodfin 5K street race on April 26th. Motion by Hopkins to authorize $300 towards the purchase of giveaway items for the table, Edgerton seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Call of Board Members
Maybury suggested a survey or other communication to better determine if the Board is meeting the public’s needs for availability & transparency. Staff will create a website with survey after conferring with Board members. Hopkins inquired about adding verbiage to District regulations regarding project approval. Staff will present changes to existing regulations at a future meeting. Hopkins inquired about the status and process of determining working fire hydrants; Director explained process in years past. Fire chiefs from the various fire departments will be invited to future meetings. Edgerton inquired about the history of grants at the District. Director reported that radio read meter pilot system had been paused in light of the resignation of the previous Director.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.