Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District

Meeting of Board of Trustees

Minutes of August 19, 2019

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Don Haynes, Vice-Chair; Ivo Ballentine, Secretary; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Joseph Martin, Director; several interested citizens.

 

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Ballentine to approve July 2019 minutes, Gassaway seconded. Motion carried 2-0 (Haynes absent).

 

MSD Report

Jackie Bryson reported: next MSD meeting is August 21^st; provided article regarding sludge treatment.

 

Public Comment

Mr. White and Mr. Parsons appeared before the Board to request consideration for water service on Ingle Road. Several options were discussed; no action taken. More information will be gathered and discussed at a later meeting.

 

District Reports

No action taken.

 

Director’s Report

1. The Old Home Road connector project is nearly complete.
2. Synagro is set to haul the District’s sludge on a one-time basis.
3. The Merrimon Avenue project is proceeding as scheduled. The connection with Baird Cove Road is complete.
4. The District’s auditors worked on site 8/5-8/9. The audit should be complete for presentation in September or October.
5. The filing period for this year’s Board election ended. All incumbents filed for reelection.
6. Weaverville Fire Department tested hydrants in its service area 8/7 & 8/8.

 

Old Business

No old business.

 

New Business

A.   

Resolution 2019-05 FY 2020 Budget Amendment – Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Call of Board Members

No concerns noted.

 

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 2:22 PM.