Minutes of July 16, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 5 P.M. by Keith Snyder, Chair. In attendance: Sarah Gassaway, Vice-chair; Director Joseph Martin, Weaverville Tribune reporter James Mathews. J. Mileski, appointed Trustee, arrived at 5:10 P.M.

Election of Officers

Gassaway nominated Snyder for the position of Chair, Meliski seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Snyder nominated Gassaway for the position of Vice-chair, Meliski seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Snyder nominated Meliski for the position of Secretary, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Snyder & Gassaway welcomed Meliski to the Board of Trustees.

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Snyder to approve Minutes for June 2012, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried 2-0, Meliski absent for vote.

MSD Report

Jackie Bryson, MSD representative, was absent due to a death in the family. Director reported: MSD will review proposals at its July 18th meeting for consulting related to the proposed consolidation of MSD and the City of Asheville's water system.

Public Comment

No public comment.

District Reports

No action taken.

Director’s Report

The Director attended the Buncombe County Land Conservation dinner on behalf of the District, which was recognized for land conservation efforts.
Preliminary work on the Baird Cove Road line replacement project is complete and bidding is expected to be ready for action by the next regular Board meeting.
Lead and Copper testing is complete.
The concrete vault at the treatment plant is complete.

Old Business

No old business.

New Business

After discussion, the Board requested the Director prepare a resolution altering the payment method and time period of District employees for the next regular Board meeting.

Call of Board Members

Meliski communicated his honor at being appointed to the Board of Trustees.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M.

July 16, 2012