MEETING MINUTES – JULY 10, 2018

BUNCOMBE PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 14, 2018
MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2018

1. Chairman Robert Hughey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Robert Hughey; Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini; Treasurer Mike Williamsen; Water Supply Operator Ron Lada; District Secretary Karen Dunn; and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Pat Brierton, and Joseph Burrow.
2. The professional in attendance was Mr. Mike Twomey, and a visitor in attendance was District customer Mrs. Lucille Burrow.
3. The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 12, 2018, regular meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Brewer to accept the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Burrow and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
4. No visitor or customer requests were presented at this time.
5. Under the order of communications, a letter drafted by Mr. Twomey concerning the recent water main relocation near the Pavilion in the Village of Makanda was presented. After related discussion, the District Secretary and Water Supply Operator were instructed to prepare an itemization of all costs incurred as well as a report of water loss during that time.
6. No new business was presented for discussion at this time.
7. Under the order of old business, discussion began regarding the design and construction of the District’s new website. It was noted that not all previously supplied content had been included on the website. Discussion continued with no related action taken at this time.
   • The conversation then shifted to the status of contracted services from Tech Guy Consulting, which included the District website construction. After related discussion, the Chairman appointed the District Secretary to prepare an itemized status report of all contracted services and completed payments.
   • No new information related to Cardinal Internet service was presented.
8. With regard to recent conversations pertaining to repair and painting of the water tower, brief discussion followed relevant to costs, loans, and a proposed water rate increase. No action was taken at this time.
9. No new information was available related to the Carbondale Water District.
10. Financials for May 2018 were presented and reviewed with brief discussion.
    
11. The Secretary/Treasurer’s Report and the Accounts Payable Report for July 2018 were presented and discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Brierton to accept the Secretary and Treasurer’s Report as presented, and to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Ms. Anderson and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
    
12. The Water Supply Operator’s Report was presented with no discrepancies. Ron Lada indicated that he had completed his Certification renewal; and brief discussion followed about the recycling of old water meters.
    
13. No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
    
14. There was no move for an executive session.
    
15. There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Burrow to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Brierton, and with (5) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting closed.