Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2010
Chairman Starling called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Mike Starling, Vice Chairman Joseph Burrow, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, Trustees Charles Travelstead, Jenny Anderson, Robert Jacobini, and Tammy Davis. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen.
Visitors in attendance were Mr. Stephen Green, Attorney, Mr. Scott Hickam, CPA, and Mr. Rory Jaros, district customer.
Chairman Starling opened by giving the floor to Mr. Stephen Green and Mr. Scott Hickam. Discussion continued related to the status of the rate dispute with the South Highway Water District. Mr. Green addressed issues related to legal tactics and the upcoming contract renewal with SHWD. Mr. Hickam addressed topics such as terms and conditions, as well as violations and non-compliance to agreement by SHWD. After further discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Davis to continue to pursue legal venues and file a motion in January as was discussed with Mr. Green and Mr. Hickam. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
Next addressed were questions presented by Mr. Rory Jaros related to his recent meter installation on County Line Road in Cobden. Mr. Green addressed all of Mr. Jaros’ questions directly related to terms and legalities of the service provided, and presented him with a copy of his previously mailed invoice itemizing costs of the installation. No motion was made; no further action is required.
The meeting continued by reviewing the minutes of the October 2010 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Davis to accept the meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Visitor and customer issues were addressed earlier in the meeting.
Under the order of Communications for November 2010, a letter from the Jackson County Board Office was presented announcing the appointment of Mr. Robert Jacobini to the Buncombe Public Water District Board of Trustees.
Under the order of New Business, the Schedule of Meetings for 2011 was presented and reviewed. A motion was made by Ms. Anderson to accept the Meeting Schedule as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
No old business was addressed.
Information related to the South Highway Water District dispute was addressed earlier in the meeting.
Financials for September 2010 were presented for review and brief discussion. It was noted and discussed that Mr. Robert Odum was prompt, efficient and easy to work with.
Edward Jones Investment Report for October 2010 was presented and reviewed. The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report was presented for review. Mrs. Davis made a motion to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report as presented and to pay the bills. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion carried.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented with no discrepancies. Also discussed at this time, was the possible new meter installation on Old US HW 51 in Cobden requiring a road bore and the reassignment of a new SIU Student to participate in the project of the mapping the Water District.
No additional public comments or questions.
There was no move for an executive session.
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 adjourned