Meeting Minutes of January 8, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 7:03pm by Chairman Walter Brieschke. The roll was called. Present were Phoebe Cox, Walter Brieschke, Richard Parrish, Vern Cornell, and William Hardenbergh. Douglas Mayer and James Simpson were absent. Employees present were Mike Huskey and Kim Forby.
Customer Complaints: A note from Irene McGuire was read protesting the late charges.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the change “moving the phone to the Horse Store” rather than the office.
The Secretary/Treasurer report was read and accepted.
The Financial Report was approved.
Payment of the bills: Phoebe Cox made a motion to pay the bills in the amount of $4,104.88. Mr. Hardenbergh seconded. Roll call vote: Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes. Motion carried.
Arbitrators: Mr. Parrish contacted Crawford, Tilley and Murphy as possible arbitrator and the only member qualified has retired. Brockton Lockwood accepted at a charge of $75.00/hr. William Broom, SHWD’s attorney threatened to take BPWD to court if the new rate is not paid. William Broom and John Hamm are co-owners of a far, which appears to be a conflict of interest. Vern Cornell made a motion to retain Brockton Lockwood as arbitrator. Mr. Parrish proposed to amend the motion with the addition of … at the discretion of the Chairman after discussing with Mr. Lockwood as to when the timing for arbitration to begin is appropriate. Mr. Cornell accepted the amendment. Miss Cox seconded. Roll call vote: Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes.
The board received a packet of letters from Haward Derosset of JT Blankenship Engineers regarding SHWD and the necessity for the water storage tank on Springer Ridge Road. The letters substantiate the fact that SHWD needed to install the tank to pressurize their system not just for Buncombe. Mr. Blankenship is in Florida presently but will be available in June if the District is interested in discussing the engineering aspects with him. The letters contain verifiable engineering data on the percentage of the tank cost attributable to BPWD and the fact that pumping stations #2, #3, #4, and #5 were eliminated due to the tower thereby lowering maintenance costs.
Harco Corporation submitted for approval Inspection and Service agreement #17976 for a cost of $550.00 for the water tank. Mr. Hardenbergh made a motion to accept the contract and Mr. Parrish seconded. Roll call vote: Miss Cox – yes, Mr. Brieschke – yes, Mr. Parrish – yes, Mr. Cornell – yes, Mr. Hardenbergh – yes. Passed.
Miss Cox made a motion to adjournment seconded by Mr. Hardenbergh. All in favor voice vote adjourned the meeting at 8:03pm.