Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer District

Meeting of Board of Trustees

Minutes of June 15, 2020

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:15 P.M. by Sarah Gassaway, Chair. In attendance: Don Haynes, Vice-chair; Ivo Ballentine, Secretary; Jackie Bryson, MSD Representative; Joseph Martin, Director.

 

Approval of the Agenda

Agenda approved by consensus.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Gassaway to approve May 2020 minutes, Haynes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

MSD Report

Ms. Bryson reported that MSD passed their proposed budget with no rate increase.  

 

Public Comment

No public comment.

 

District Reports

No action taken.

 

Director’s Report

1. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy conducted the annual watershed inspection.
2. The Governor placed a moratorium on disconnects and late fees until July 31^st due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a sharp increase in the number of delinquent District customers.
3. The District’s public office reopened June 1^st without incident.
4. The City of Asheville eliminated the capital fee on meter connections as the result of a lawsuit.

 

Old Business

No old business.

 

New Business

A.   

Resolution 2020-05 FY 2021 Budget – Public hearing declared open by Gassaway at 1:46. No comments taken. Public hearing closed at 1:47. Motion by Gassaway to approve, Ballentine seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Call of Board Members

No concerns noted.

 

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 2:12 PM.