BGJWSC_Commission_Minutes_December_19,_2013<\/a><\/p>\nTo read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above or you may see more below:<\/p>\n
COMMITTEE UPDATES<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Finance \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/b><\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Human Resources \u2013 Commissioner Dupuy<\/b><\/p>\n
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APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 5, 2013 regular meeting<\/b><\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 5, 2013 executive session<\/b><\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 17, 2013 special called meetings<\/b><\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 18, 2013 special called meetings<\/b><\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 Legal Services Recommendation<\/b><\/p>\n
6.\u00a0 Insurance Broker Recommendation<\/b><\/p>\n
7.\u00a0 Excavator Purchase<\/b><\/p>\n
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DISCUSSION<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Fire Hydrant MOU<\/b><\/p>\n
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EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n
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PRESENTATION <\/b><\/p>\n
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All citizens are invited to attend.\u00a0 There is a possibility of a quorum<\/b><\/p>\n
of City or County Commissioners being present.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Brunswick-Glynn<\/b> County<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Joint Water and Sewer Commission<\/b><\/p>\n
700 Gloucester Street<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
Third Floor Conference Room<\/b><\/p>\n
Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 3:00 P.M.<\/b><\/p>\n
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MINUTES<\/b><\/p>\n
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PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ronald E. Perry, Chairman<\/b><\/p>\n
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ALSO PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John D. Donaghy, Interim Director\/Chief Financial \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Officer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n
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Chairman Perry called the meeting to order and Commissioner Sammons, provided the invocation and led the pledge.<\/p>\n
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 A representative from The Reserve at Demere spoke briefly regarding the agreement to be added to the agenda for today\u2019s meeting.<\/p>\n
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There being no additional citizens who wished to address the Commission, Chairman Perry closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Sammons made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to add the agreement regarding water and sewer utility easement at Plantation Village to the approval agenda.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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COMMITTEE UPDATES<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Finance \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/b><\/p>\n
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Commissioner Elliott stated the Finance Committee interviewed the top three (3) legal firms and would be discussing its recommendation in Executive Session.<\/p>\n
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2.\u00a0 Human Resources \u2013 Commissioner Dupuy<\/b><\/p>\n
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Commissioner Dupuy stated discussion of the executive director\u2019s position would be held in Executive Session.<\/p>\n
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APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n
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Water & Sewer Utility Easement <\/b><\/p>\n
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Mrs. Watson stated the agreement regarding water and sewer utility easement acknowledges the right of JWSC to allow Mary Wan, and The Reserve at Demere HOA to connect a private sewer system into the public facilities located within Main Street in Plantation Village.\u00a0 The agreement states Plantation Village\u00a0 releases JWSC from any claims, liability, obligations, damages or suits arising from or in any way associated with the construction phase of the project and will hold Wary Wan, The Reserve at Demere HOA responsible for any loss, cost, damage, expense, or causes of action arising from construction associated with the project within Main Street. Also, Mary Wan and the HOA would hold JWSC harmless for any damages for their water & sewer project.<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Dean made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve acceptance of the Acknowledgement and Agreement Regarding Water and Sewer Utility Easement between Plantation Village Association, Inc., Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission, and The Reserve at Demere Homeowner\u2019s Association and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents. Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 5, 2013 regular meeting<\/b><\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 5, 2013 executive session<\/b><\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 17, 2013 special called meetings<\/b><\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 18, 2013 special called meetings<\/b><\/p>\n
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Commissioner Provenzano made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2013 regular meeting, the December 5, 2013 executive session, the December 17, 2013 special called meetings, and the December 18, 2013 special called meetings.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n5.\u00a0 Legal Services Recommendation<\/b><\/p>\n
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Deferred to executive session.<\/p>\n
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6.\u00a0 Insurance Broker Recommendation<\/b><\/p>\n
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Mr. Donaghy stated the JWSC competitively bids Insurance Broker and Risk Management Services.\u00a0 An RFP was issued in November.\u00a0 The broker is contracted at a fixed fee opposed to a commission basis for insurance policies acquired.\u00a0 McGinty-Gordon & Associates was the only broker to submit a proposal.\u00a0 Their proposal meets the requirements of the RFP.\u00a0 Legal counsel has reviewed the proposed contract with McGinty-Gordon & Associates.<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Dean made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve the contract for Risk Management and Insurance Services with McGinty-Gordon & Associates for the calendar year ending December 31, 2014 in the amount of $19,500.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0. <\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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7.\u00a0 Excavator Purchase<\/b><\/p>\n
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Mr. Donaghy stated the 2013-14 Budget contained the purchase of one construction excavator.\u00a0 The equipment was competitively bid and five (5) responsive bids were received.\u00a0 Staff is recommending awarding the contract to Vermeer Southeast in the amount of $72,500, the lowest responsive bid.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n
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Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sammons to approve awarding the contract for purchase of one track excavator to Vermeer Southeast in the amount of $72,500, the lowest responsive bid.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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DISCUSSION<\/b><\/p>\n
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1.\u00a0 Fire Hydrant MOU<\/b><\/p>\n
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In response to the Commission, Mrs. Watson redrafted the City\u2019s MOU for Fire Hydrant Maintenance. Working with the City legal department, a draft MOU has been prepared outlining the responsibilities of the JWSC and the City Fire Department.\u00a0 The MOU initial term is for three years.<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Dean made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Maintenance of Fire Hydrants between the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission and the City of Brunswick.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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PRESENTATION<\/b><\/p>\n
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Chairman Perry presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing Commissioner George Dupuy and Commissioner Tony Sammons for their commitment of time, support and leadership in serving on the Board of the JWSC.<\/p>\n
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EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n
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Chairman Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to close the regular meeting and adjourn to executive session to discuss the employment of the Executive Director\u2019s position, potential litigation, and legal services.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBack in regular session, no action taken.<\/p>\n
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Commissioner Provenzano made a motion seconded by Commissioner Dean to accept the recommendation of legal counsel concerning potential litigation.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Sammons to award the law firm Taylor Odachowski Schmidt Crossland LLC a contract for calendar year January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 with four (4) subsequent option years for a flat fee of $10,000 per month for legal services to include Firm attorney fees for research services and litigation.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
There being no further business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Perry adjourned the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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