Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2003
Chairman Daniel Cook called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Daniel Cook, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, Secretary/Treasurer Karen Dunn, Trustees Debbie Wheetley, Greg Dunn, Mike Starling, James Keller, and Water Supply Operator Ron Lada.
Visitors in attendance were Mr. Sean Henry of Asaturian Eaton and Associates and Anthony Anderson, grandson of Chairman Cook.
The meeting opened by addressing the grant application as re-written by Sean Henry indicating changes related to the installation of a new duplex pump above ground water booster pump station, telemetry controls, water main interconnects, and new 6″ PVC water mains to provide improved domestic water service to water district customers. Also discussed were design engineering costs, construction documents printing costs, and construction engineering costs for the projects. Noted that changes will entail a year long project, as opposed to two months, and anticipate start date by October 2003.
Next addressed on the agenda was the review of the minutes of the June 2003 meeting. A correction was noted that the last name of the Chairman Cook’s grandson Brandon was Anderson not Alexander. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to accept the minutes. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow; and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
There were no visitor or customer requests to be addressed at this time.
Financials for May 2003 were reviewed by members of the board. It was noted that Income item #301 Water Fees, was down $15,000 from budget; but anticipate a substantial increase in water revenue over the summer months.
No additional old business was addressed at this time.
Discussion as new business was the incident with Meter #05300, owner David Dardis, related to disconnect and tampering with a public utility. It was also discussed that there was suspicion of other infractions to the ordinances related to this meter. It was suggested that the Water Supply Operator check into the situation further.
Also addressed was the inaccessibility to Meter #12300, renter Scott Holevet, related to dogs. After discussion, it was agreed that in future instances where meters are inaccessible due to dogs and letters of warning have not been complied to, the Meter Reader may contact Animal Control who have agreed to assist with shut off procedures.
There was no South Highway Water District related business to discuss at this time.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report was presented by Karen Dunn along with the Accounts Payable Report detailing bills for payment in July. A motion was made by Mrs. Wheetley to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no major problems.
No additional public comments or questions were presented.
Karen Dunn informed the members of the board that a “rumor” was spreading around the community that this District had contacted to use the sole services of one particular excavator. After discussion, and to clear the rumor, the board agreed that the Buncombe Public Water District has no intention of retaining any one excavator or contractor for District maintenance and/or installations.
There being no further business, a motion was made for adjournment. A voice count was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting was adjourned.