Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District

Meeting of Board of Trustees

Minutes of November 21, 2022

 

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.

 

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

 

Approval of Minutes

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

 

MSD Report

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

 

Public Comment

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.  

 

District Reports

No action taken.

 

Director’s Report

1. Reference, credit and background checks were completed on the District’s Executive Director hire and all came back positive.
2. The remaining distribution tech position has been filled.
3. Mark Hensley retired from the District. Sam Chattin has been named Distribution System Supervisor. Jeremy Fink will fill in as Assistant Supervisor until Sam returns from working at the treatment plant.
4. There has been excellent response to the District’s Treatment Plant trainee position and it is anticipated there will be a hire before the end of the year.
5. Gould-Killian should be prepared to present the budget at the December meeting.
6. Due to unforeseen circumstances the banking RFP has been delayed and may need to be revisited after the new year begins.
7. The annual Board/employee Christmas lunch is scheduled for Monday, December 12^th at 12:00 PM.

 

Old Business

No old business.

 

New 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.

 

Call of Board Members

No concerns noted.

 

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.