Meeting Minutes of January 12, 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 Wally Earll, Tammy Davis, Charles Travelstead, and Jenny Anderson. Absent were Trustee Larry Hill and Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen.
Visitor in attendance was Mr. Robert Odum, CPA. The meeting opened with the introduction of Mr. Odum as Accountant for the Buncombe Public Water District beginning January 2010. Mr. Odum elaborated on his poor relationship with the Buncombe Public Water District. General discussion followed including the topics of his experience related to grant auditing and work with non-profit organizations.
The meeting continued by reviewing the minutes of the December 2009 meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Davis to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Burrow and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the minutes were approved.
Correspondence was presented was a letter from customer MingQing Xiao, Meter #15690, related to the damage of his water meter and meter well. After brief discussion, it was agreed that a letter from the Water Supply Operator to composed to further explain damages and related costs.
No communication were presented for the month of January 2010.
Under the order of old business, no further developments were available for discussion related to the District Mapping Project.
Discussion related to Fraud Risk Assessment Process has been tabled until the February 9, 2010, meeting of the board.
No new business was presented for discussion.
No information related to South Highway Water District was available at this time. The Attorney is currently collecting information and documentation from the District Secretary.
Financials for November 2009 were presented for review with no related discussion.
Edward Jones Investment Report for December 2009 was presented for review.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and Accounts Payable Report were presented by the District Secretary in the absence of Secretary/Treasurer Williamsen. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to accept the Secretary/Treasurer Report and to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Davis and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented with no discrepancies. Mr. Lada noted that a repair had been made to a frozen District line along Old US HW 51 and effecting Meter #58300, Linda Wheetley.
No additional public comments or questions.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Burrow to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Earll. A voice count was taken and with 5 yes and 0 no votes, the meeting adjourned.