Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2014
Chairman Joseph Burrow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Joseph Burrow, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Robert Hughey, Jay Ross, and Jay Ruble. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen.
Mr. T.J Gentry of Edward Jones Investment was present as well as Mr. Mike Twomey, Attorney with the Law Office of Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes, and Hoke who arrived slightly later in the meeting.
Chairman Burrow immediately have the floor to Mr. Gentry who began by introducing himself followed by distributing information packets to Board Members. Topics discussed included current investments, interest rates, and investment strategies. Discussion followed after which the Board requested Mr. Gentry’s return at a later meeting to discuss investment options.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 2014 regular meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Anderson to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Ross and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
No visitor or customer requests were available for discussion at this time.
No communications for June were presented at this time.
First addressed under the order of new business was correspondence from the law office of Barrett, Twomey, Room, Hughes, and Hoke related to the estate of a prior BPWD customer. After a brief discussion, the Board requested that Mr. Twomey address the matter.
Next discussed was a notice of Property Sale for Delinquent Taxes on a property on which Buncombe Public Water District currently holds a lien. After discussion, it was noted by Mr. Twomey that any legal action taken related to this matter would not be financially feasible.
Under the order of old business was opened by Vice Chairman Jacobini related to the Meter Reader annual employee contract, recommending the contract remain as is for a 6-month period with an additional clause noting that the contract may be modified at the end of that period based on the new meter installation status. A motion was made by Mr. Hughey to renew the Meter Reader contract with the additional clause as discussed for a 6-month period, at the same rate, retroactive to the May 2014 annual meeting. Seconded by Mr. Ruble and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the contract was renewed.
Related to contract renegotiations with South Highway Water District, Mr. Hughey began by explaining topics discussed when he attended their most recent Meeting of the Board, which included the age of water lines, water supply costs, and service line replacements. Discussion followed with no action taken at this time.
Financials for April 2014 were unavailable at this time; however, a resignation letter from Mr. Robert Odum was reviewed by the Board, which also indicated that Mr. Jack Hendrix would be instruction as to Buncombe’s specific bookkeeping needs. Brief discussion followed after which no action was taken.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for May 2014 was reviewed.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for June 2014 were presented by the District Secretary in the absence of the Secretary/Treasurer. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Hughey to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report as presented and pay the bills with the exception of Checks #10739 and #10740. Seconded by Ms. Anderson, and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies. Discussion followed related to new installations at the pump station.
No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Ruble and with a voice count of (6) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting adjourned.