The Board of Trustees meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 1:00 PM at District offices, unless otherwise announced.
Minutes of the last twelve Board of Trustee meetings are available by viewing the drop-down menus below. Minutes are posted after being approved by the Board of Trustees. Older versions of meeting minutes are maintained at the District's main administration office.
The meeting was called to order at 1:08 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Brian Goldstein, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Joe Martin, Previous Executive Director.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve December 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: there will be a meeting on January 20th at MSD
No Public comments
Trustee Haynes gave official resignation from the board. Board Chair Gassaway presented outgoing Trustee Haynes a plaque for his years of service with the district.
Mundy Cove main break. Large break that caused trouble filling the Baird Cove tank. Found on Monday January 2nd, and repaired on the 3rd.
Bank deposit lost on the way to the bank, accidently left on top of truck. $400 in cash, and three checks. Customers put stops on check and reissued to the district. District reimbursed customers cash payments.
Two Main breaks on Riverside Drive in front of MSD. MSD loaned us equipment and some workers to haul debris. City of Asheville located break and lent parts to repair on Friday January 6th at 3pm.
No old business.
No new business
The Board members individually and collectively thanked Don Haynes for his work with the District over the previous seven years. The board expressed their appreciation for Dr. Martin for helping onboarding of the new Executive Director Brian Goldstein.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 PM.
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.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve November 2022 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Dan Mullinix and Mason Leonard with Gould-Killian CPA group presented the District’s FY 2022 Audit. No action taken.
Ms. Bryson reported: there will be no meeting in December.
The Board welcomed Brian Goldstein, incoming Executive Director.
Motion by Haynes to approve the 2023 Board Meeting Schedule, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-11 FY 2023 Budget Amendment – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:38 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Jim McAlister, Town of Woodfin Commissioner; Peter Kent, citizen.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve October 2022 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: there will be no meeting in December.
Jim McAlister from the Town of Woodfin presented information regarding the Robin Hood project and the town council’s position on the project. Peter Kent appeared to learn more about the District.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-09 Employment Agreement – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Resolution 2022-10 Contract for Services – Motion by Haynes to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:07 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Haynes to approve September 2022 minutes, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD’s regular meeting will take place on October 19th; MSD will accept bids on a replacement heat exchanger for its incinerator.
No public comment.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-08 Contract for Services – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:25 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Judy Butler, Town of Woodfin.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Haynes to approve August 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD was the subject of a lawsuit regarding a traffic death.
Judy Butler, Town of Woodfin Commissioner, appeared to introduce herself and learn more about the operations of the District.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-07 Surplus Property – Motion by Ballentine to approve, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Position authorization FY 2023 – Motion by Gassaway to approve an additional water treatment plant operator position, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C.
Developer request – Robinhood development – Motion by Ballentine to approve, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM.
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; Hazel Thornton, Town of Woodfin.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve July 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD received a presentation on future plant expansion; representatives from American River Association requested MSD consider removal of the French Broad River Dam; Ms. Bryson was re-elected as MSD Secretary/Treasurer.
Hazel Thornton, Town of Woodfin Commissioner, appeared to introduce herself and learn more about the operations of the District.
No action taken.
No old business.
No new business
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Haynes to approve June 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: a brief summary of MSD’s FY 2023 budget.
No public comment.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Consideration of developer request – First Victory – Motion by Ballentine to approve request subject to District requirements, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:10 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Ballentine to approve May 2022 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD passed their annual budget at their regular June meeting.
No public comment.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-04 FY 2023 Budget – A public hearing was declared open at 1:26 PM. No comments received, the hearing was closed at 1:27. Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Resolution 2022-06 FY 2022 Budget Amendment – Motion by Ballentine to approve, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:50 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve April 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD’s regular meeting will be on Wednesday, 5/18/22.
No public comment.
Motion by Gassaway to approve a sale of the old Country Creek pump house property to the Country Creek HOA for a price of $62,000, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-04 FY 2023 Budget – First reading; no action taken.
B.
Resolution 2022-05 Auditor Agreement – Motion by Haynes to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Haynes notified the Board that due to health reasons he may need to resign his seat on the Board by the end of the year but would continue to serve at this time and would keep the Board apprised of any changes.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:15 PM.
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.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Haynes to approve March 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD’s regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 20th.
No public comment.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-02 Budget Amendment – Motion by Ballentine to approve, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B.
Resolution 2022-03 Cell Phone Stipend Policy – Motion by Haynes to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ballentine requested approval from the Board to purchase the old Merrimon Avenue pump house building for $3,500. The property was declared surplus several years earlier and attempts to sell it were unsuccessful. Motion by Haynes to accept the offer by Ballentine, Gassaway seconded, with Ballentine covering any costs related to the sale of the property. Motion carried 2-0 (Ballentine recused from voting due to conflict of interest).
Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:01 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Don Haynes, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; two members of the public.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve February 2022 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD met on March 16th, nothing to report.
Jim McAlister introduced himself as a new member of the Town of Woodfin Council. Burt Ingle appeared requesting the Board waive the system reduction fee and minimum charges for his property, denied by consensus by the Board – no action taken.
No action taken.
No old business.
No new business.
No concerns noted.
Executive Session
Motion by Gassaway to go into executive session to discuss personnel, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Executive session ended at 2:18, no action taken.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:19 PM.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Ivo Ballentine, Vice-chair; Joseph Martin, Executive Director; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative.
Agenda approved by consensus.
Motion by Gassaway to approve January 2022 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried 2-0 (Haynes absent).
Ms. Bryson reported: MSD’s February meeting has been cancelled; MSD has been selected to conduct COVID-19 research on wastewater.
No public comment.
No action taken.
No old business.
A.
Resolution 2022-01 Surplus Property – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried 2-0 (Haynes absent).
B.
Consideration of developer request, Valle Verde – Motion by Ballentine to approve, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried 2-0 (Haynes absent).
No concerns noted.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:25 PM.
