Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District
Meeting of Board of Trustees
Minutes of December 17, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 1 P.M. by Keith Snyder, Chair. In attendance: Sarah Gassaway, Vice Chair; J. Meliski, Secretary; Director Joseph Martin; Weaverville Tribune reporter James Mathews.
Approval of the Agenda
Agenda approved by consensus.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Meliski to approve November 2012 minutes, Snyder seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MSD Report
Jackie Bryson reported: MSD voted to proceed with water merger proposal with the City of Asheville offering $57 million over 50 years.
Public Comment
No public comment.
District Reports
No action taken.
Director’s Report
- Baird Cove Road project is approximately 50% complete.
- A list of upcoming meeting dates for 2013 is provided.
- Discussions with the City of Asheville regarding water for Graystone Road have come to an impasse; the District will proceed with installing a bypass line for those customers. There may be some unbudgeted expenses regarding permitting and engineering.
- MSD's Finance Officer will help the District set up a template for creating financial statements for the next audit.
- All damage from the office break-in has been repaired; out-of-pocket costs for the District will be $3,000.
- District offices will be closed December 24-26 and January 1.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
A. Resolution 2012-06 Amendment to FY 2013 Budget; increase budget for Baird Cove Road project - Motion by Snyder to approve, Meliski seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Call of Board Members
By consensus, the regular Board meeting of January 21st rescheduled for 5 P.M on January 22nd.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M.