BGJWSC_Commission_Minutes_January_8,_2015<\/a><\/p>\nTo read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above or you may see more below:<\/p>\n
PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dale Provenzano, Chairman<\/p>\n
Tom Boland, Commissioner<\/p>\n
John A. Cason, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Sandra Dean, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Dave Ford, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Don Elliott, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Ronald E. Perry, Commissioner<\/p>\n
ALSO PRESENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steve Swan, Executive Director<\/p>\n
John D. Donaghy, Director of Administration<\/p>\n
Desiree Watson, JWSC Attorney<\/p>\n
Barbara Rogers, Clerk<\/p>\n
Outgoing Chairman Dale Provenzano called the meeting to order, Commissioner Perry provided the invocation and Commissioner Boland led the pledge of allegiance.<\/p>\n
Outgoing Chairman Provenzano welcomed the new Commissioners and guests.\u00a0 He announced that Commissioner John Cason had been reappointed by the City of Brunswick for another term and welcomed Commissioner Allen Booker from Glynn County.<\/p>\n
COMMISSIONER\u2019S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY<\/p>\n
Probate Judge Debbie Howes<\/p>\n
Clifford E. Adams<\/p>\n
Donald M. Elliott<\/p>\n
Ronald E. Perry<\/p>\n
Outgoing Chairman Provenzano thanked staff and Commissioners for their continuing support and work.<\/p>\n
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry nominated Commissioner Elliott to serve as Chairman for the year 2015.\u00a0 No additional nominations were received.\u00a0 The nomination carried 6-1-0.\u00a0 (Commissioner Ford cast the opposing vote.)<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry nominated Commissioner Boland to serve as Vice Chairman for the year 2015. \u00a0No additional nominations were received.\u00a0 The nomination carried unanimously.<\/p>\n
RECEPTION<\/p>\n
Back in Session.<\/p>\n
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/p>\n
Chairman Elliott presented outgoing Chairman Provenzano with a plaque in appreciation for \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 his dedication, guidance and leadership.<\/p>\n
Chairman Elliott made the following Commissioner appointments to Committees:<\/p>\n
Customer Service & Public Communications Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Ford, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams<\/p>\n
Facilities Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams<\/p>\n
Commissioner Ford<\/p>\n
Finance Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason<\/p>\n
Human Resources Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
Economic Development Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott, Chairman<\/p>\n
Legislative Committee<\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland, Chairman<\/p>\n
Commissioner Cason<\/p>\n
Commissioner Booker<\/p>\n
Chairman Elliott stated he would like input from the Commission on times to hold the Commission and Committee meetings.\u00a0 After a short discussion, which included considering streaming videos and evening meetings, it was the general consensus to keep the same schedule at this time and have staff develop an alternative schedule.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/p>\n
There being no citizen that wished to address the Commission, Chairman Elliott closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
APPROVAL<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 18, 2014 regular meeting, (subject to any necessary changes). \u2013 B. Rogers<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2014 regular meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Minutes of the December 18, 2014 executive session, (subject to any necessary changes). \u2013 D. Watson<\/p>\n
Commissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2014 executive session.\u00a0 Motion carried 7-0-0.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Award of New Office Complex \u2013 S. Swan<\/p>\n
Mr. Drexal Paulk stated the Invitation to Bid was issued on November 21, 2014 for the Administrative Offices Renovation Project.\u00a0 The project includes remodeling the interior of the building, removing the drive through structure, resurfacing the front parking lot, HVAC upgrades along with electrical and plumbing work needed to meet current codes.\u00a0 The bid was advertised in accordance with JWSC\u2019s purchasing policies.\u00a0 Six contractors submitted bids, three of these were deemed responsive.\u00a0\u00a0 Staff recommends Harper & Company builders, Inc. which submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid.<\/p>\n
Mrs. Watson clarified the instructions contained in the bid package and discussed requirements of state law on public works projects.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland made a motion seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the award the bid for the Administrative Offices Renovation Project to Harper & Company Builders, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,657,000.00 and authorize the chairman to execute the contract.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-1-0.\u00a0 (Commissioner Ford cast the opposing vote).<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Award of Frederica Road\/Atlantic Drive Sewer Improvement, Phase I and Phase II \u2013 J. Hunkele<\/p>\n
Mr. John Hunkele reviewed the background of the Frederica Road\/Atlantic Drive Sewer Improvements, Phase I and II.\u00a0 \u00a0The invitation for Bids was advertised in accordance with JWSC\u2019s purchasing policy and was posted on the JWSC website.\u00a0 A total of twelve general contractors requested plans and bidding documents and three of those attended a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting.\u00a0 Three bids were received and all appear to be reasonable and responsive.\u00a0 All bidders are qualified and licensed utility contractors in the State of Georgia.\u00a0 Staff recommends, subject to approval of the JWSC legal counsel, the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Plant Improvement Company, Inc., dba Seaboard Construction Company in the amount of $1,660,409.30.\u00a0 Funding will be provided from the R&R fund and SPLOST IV.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Boland made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to award a contract for the Frederica Road\/Atlantic Drive Sewer Improvements, Phase I and II to Plant Improvement Company, Inc., dba Seaboard Construction Company the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $1,660,409.30 and that the Chairman be authorized to execute the contract for same.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-1-0.\u00a0 (Commissioner Ford cast the opposing vote.)<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION \u2013 Director\u2019s Update<\/p>\n
Executive Director Steve Swan advised Commissioners that communication tablets have been ordered for their use for agendas and back-up materials.\u00a0 A work session has been scheduled for January 27, 2015 to receive the Condrey & Associates wage and benefit report and to meet with EPD regarding reporting procedures.\u00a0 Interviews have been scheduled for the assistant engineer\u2019s position and the JWSC is currently recruiting for inspector positions.\u00a0 The appraisals are complete for the highway 99 project but have not been presented to the landowners.\u00a0 Once the property owners have evaluated the offers, staff will be updating the Commission.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/p>\n
The JWSC members did not have any items to discuss in an Executive Session.<\/p>\n
There being no further business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Elliott adjourned the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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