Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District

Meeting of Board of Trustees

Minutes of May 18, 2020

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:03 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, some members attended virtually via telephone conference. In attendance via telephone: Sarah Gassaway, Chair; Don Haynes, Vice-chair. In attendance in person: Ivo Ballentine, Secretary; Joseph Martin, Director.

 

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Haynes to approve April 2020 minutes, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

MSD Report

Ms. Bryson checked in via telephone but did not attend the meeting due to the COVID-19 shutdown. Reported that MSD would raise the employee share of health insurance for dependents to 6.5%.

 

Public Comment

No public comment.

 

District Reports

No action taken.

 

Director’s Report

1. An account was opened with First National Bank at 1.3% to hold District reserve funds through August.
2. An automatic flushing device was installed at the corner of Lakeview & Glenn Falls to keep water circulating better on Baird Lane.
3. The remaining infrastructure at the District’s old Merrimon Avenue pump house was removed.

 

Old Business

No old business.

 

New Business

A.   

Resolution 2020-04 Auditor Agreement – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

B.   

Resolution 2020-05 FY 2021 Budget – No action taken.

C.   

Resolution 2020-06 Property Surplus – Motion by Gassaway to approve at asking price of tax value, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Call of Board Members

Ballentine reported he and Director walked potential property on Elkwood but that some issues were discovered that require further research.

 

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.