Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2015
Chairman Joesph Burrow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and present were: Chairman Joseph Burrow, Vice Chairman Robert Jacobini, Water Supply Operator Ron Lada, District Secretary Karen Dunn, and Trustees Jenny Anderson, Grace Brewer, Robert Hughey, Jay Ross, and Jay Ruble. Absent was Secretary/Treasurer Mike Williamsen
The professionals in attendance were Mr. Mike Twomey, Attorney, and Mr. Joe Boyke, Engineer.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the December 2014 regular meeting. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Mr. Ruble and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the minutes were approved.
At this time, Chairman Burrow turned the floor to Mr. Joe Boyke who presented the board with an internalization of information related to pursuing a water main connection to Carbondale. Discussion continued related to costs, funding, and bond rates. Other items of interest included easements as well as the purchase of a new pump station and generator. After intense discussion and careful consideration, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Jacobini for the Buncombe Public Water District to build a water main to connect to Carbondale for future water source. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jay Ruble. The Trustees votes were as follows: Ms. Anderson, No; Mrs. Brewer, Yes; Mr. Hughey, Yes; and Mr. Ross, Yes. With (5) yes and (1) no vote, the motion was carried to build a water main to connect to the City of Carbondale Water District.
Discussion continued related to the bond council, public hearings for municipal bonds, design engineering, bidding, and communications with the City of Carbondale. A motion was made by Mr. Ruble to authorize the District’s Engineer and Attorney to coordinate efforts to prepare for the new water line extension. Seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
No forms of communication were presented for discussion at this time
The topic related to a water line connection to Carbondale was addressed above.
The 2015 Operating Budget was presented to the Board Members with amendments as specified in the December 2014 Board Meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Hughey to accept the 2015 Operating Budget as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the motion carried.
Next discussed was a request for modification to be made to the invoice for water used at the November 2014 fire in the Stone Creek Golf Course. Discussion followed related to additional costs which were incurred due to the situation. After careful consideration, a motion was made by Mr. Ruble to make no adjustments to the existing invoices and monies due. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini. The remaining votes were as follows: Ms. Anderson, Abstain; Mrs. Brewer, Yes; Mr. Hughey, Abstain; and Mr. Ross Yes. With (4) yes and (2) abstained, the motion carried.
There was no further conversation related to contract renegotiations with the South Highway Water District.
At this time, Mr. Mike Twomey presented amended loans documents, which were updated for IRS purposes. A motion was made by Mr. Ruble to authorize officers of the Board to resign the loan documents as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the documents were executed.
Financials for November 2014 were reviewed with brief discussion.
The Edward Jones Investment Report for December 2014 was reviewed with brief discussion.
The Secretary/Treasurer Report and the Accounts Payable Report for January 2015 were presented by the District Secretary. After discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Brewer to accept the reports as presented and pay the bills. Seconded by Ms. Anderson and with (6) yes and (0) no votes, the motion was approved.
The Water Supply Operator Report was presented by Ron Lada with no discrepancies. Discussion followed related to water loss. Also discussed was the status of new meter installations.
No additional public comments or questions were presented at this time.
There was no move for an executive session.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Ross to adjourn; seconded by Vice Chairman Jacobini and with a voice count of (6) yes and (0) no votes, the meeting adjourned.