BGJWSC_Commission_Minutes_February_20,_2014<\/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
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Communications & Customer Service \u2013 Commissioner Dean<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Economic Development – Chairman Provenzano<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilities \u2013 Commissioner Perry<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finance \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Human Resources \u2013 Commissioner Cason<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Legislative \u2013 Chairman Provenzano<\/b><\/p>\n
APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Minutes of the February 7, 2014 regular meeting, February 12, 2014 special called meeting and executive sessions of February 7, 2014 and February 12, 2014, <\/b>(subject to any necessary changes<\/i><\/b>).<\/b><\/p>\n
DISCUSSION<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Director\u2019s Report<\/b><\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Chairman\u2019s Report<\/b><\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n
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 <\/b><\/p>\n
Dale Provenzano, Chairman<\/b><\/p>\n
Thomas A. Boland, Commissioner<\/b><\/p>\n
John A. Cason, III, City Commissioner<\/b><\/p>\n
Sandra J. Dean, Commissioner<\/b><\/p>\n
Donald M. Elliott, Commissioner<\/b><\/p>\n
David H. Ford, Commissioner<\/b><\/p>\n
Ronald E. Perry, Commissioner\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\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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n
ALSO PRESENT: John D. Donaghy, Interim Director\/Chief Financial Officer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n
Desiree E. Watson, JWSC Attorney<\/b><\/p>\n
Barbara Rogers, JWSC Acting Clerk
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Chairman Provenzano called the meeting to order.\u00a0 Commissioner Perry provided the invocation and Commissioner Ford led the pledge.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/b><\/p>\n
There being no citizens who wished to address the Commission, Chairman Provenzano closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
COMMITTEE UPDATES<\/b><\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano requested each Committee establish a set time to hold their committee meetings prior to either the first or second Board of Commissioners meeting of the month.\u00a0 All items need to go through the appropriate committee prior to being placed on the agenda for action by the full Board.\u00a0 Chairman Provenzano stated the Legislative Committee will meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Communications & Customer Service \u2013 Commissioner Dean<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Dean stated there was nothing to report at this time.<\/p>\n
Economic Development – Chairman Provenzano<\/b><\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano and John Hunkele, P.E. updated Commissioners on the Gulfstream expansion.\u00a0 Gulfstream will be submitting plans in the near future.\u00a0 Chairman Provenzano stated the Economic Development Authority had agreed to cover the cost for the utility connections.<\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano stated that the JWSC needs to evaluate how the current calculations for account deposits are impacting small businesses and realtors.\u00a0 He asked the Finance Committee to review.<\/p>\n
Facilities \u2013 Commissioner Perry<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry stated the Facilities Committee is currently developing a project schematic to track the repair and replacement projects.<\/p>\n
Finance \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott stated the Finance Committee is currently developing the \u00a0cost of currently identified projects.<\/p>\n
Human Resources \u2013 Commissioner Cason<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason stated that the Human Resources Committee has not met but several items were identified during the new commissioner orientation session.\u00a0 Commissioner Cason asked Stephen Swan to address some issues. Mr. Swan addressed about developing a wellness program, with emphasis on safety, the sick leave policy, and disaster planning.<\/p>\n
Legislative \u2013 Chairman Provenzano<\/b><\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano stated the Legislative Committee will be reviewing the issues in ordinances and agreements that are hindering performing the work the JWSC needs to do.\u00a0 Commissioners held a brief discussion on requesting a name change for the JWSC, private systems, elected and appointed commissioner terms, notice of rate changes, and budget preparation deadlines.\u00a0 Mrs. Watson and Mr. Donaghy will review the language contained in section 7(a) of the Local Act and bring their recommendations on changes to the Legislative Committee.<\/p>\n
APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Minutes of the February 7, 2014 regular meeting, February 12, 2014 special called meeting and executive sessions of February 7, 2014 and February 12, 2014, <\/b>(subject to any necessary changes<\/i><\/b>).<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2014 regular meeting, February 12, 2014\u00a0\u00a0 special called meeting and executive sessions of February 7, 2014 and February 12, 2014.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\nDISCUSSION<\/b><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Director\u2019s Report<\/b><\/p>\n
Mr. Donaghy, Interim Director, stated he had no report at this time.\u00a0\u00a0
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2.\u00a0 Chairman\u2019s Report<\/b><\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano reminded the committees to establish a set time to hold meetings.\u00a0 Staff can then develop and publish a calendar outlining the time frame needed for presenting items to the Board.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chairman stated he was interested in researching a round up billing option similar to that used by Georgia Power.<\/p>\n
Chairman Provenzano announced that a Special Called Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. to approve the Executive Director\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to close the regular meeting and adjourn to executive session to discuss authorizing negotiations to acquire property.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\nBack in session, no action taken.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to enter a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property located at 1801 Gloucester and 1520 Lee Street, together with all fixtures and furniture, for the offer price of $800,000 with a $10,000 initial earnest money deposit, up to $20,000 for JWSC\u2019s due diligence work, and to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/span><\/p>\nThere being no further business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Provenzano adjourned the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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