BGJWSC_Commission_Minutes_April_21,_2016<\/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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nThomas Boland, Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nDonald M. Elliott, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nAllen Booker, County Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nRonald Perry, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nJohn A. Cason, III, City Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nRobert Bowen, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nABSENT:\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 <\/strong><\/p>\nClifford Adams, Vice-Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nALSO PRESENT: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nCharles A. Dorminy, Legal Counsel<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0John D. Donaghy, Director of Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0Todd Kline, Senior Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0Pam Crosby, Director of Purchasing<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. Commissioner Perry provided the invocation and Commissioner Boland led the pledge.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD <\/strong><\/p>\nThere being no citizens that wished to address the Commission, Chairman Boland closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
PRESENTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\nGeorgia Association of Water Professionals Recognition \u2013<\/strong> Angela Walker \/ Mark Ryals<\/p>\nAngela Walker introduced Steven Palk and Westin Anderson of King & Prince Seafood Corp. and recognized them for receiving \u201cPlan of the Year\u201d and \u201cGold Award for Industrial Pretreatment\u201d at the GAWP spring conference in Athens.<\/p>\n
Employee Recognition \u2013 <\/strong>Commissioner Cason \/ Amy McKim<\/p>\nCommissioner Cason and Amy McKim presented the certificates for the following employees. Wastewater Collection System Operator <\/em>\u2013 Antione Maurice Armstrong, Marcus Ricardo Bosquez, Mark Anthony Hopkins, Benjamin Albright Macuch, John William McCallum, Randolph Harry Grovner IV, and Bradley David Robinson.<\/p>\nWater Operator Class 2<\/em> \u2013 Michael Caulie Exum. Assisted by supervisor Billy Simmons.<\/p>\nCongratulations to all.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Bowen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Perry to excuse Commissioner Adams from the meeting today. Motion approved 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was not present).<\/u><\/p>\n
COMMITTEE UPDATES <\/strong><\/p>\nCommunications& Customer Service Committee <\/strong>\u2013 Commissioner Adams <\/strong><\/p>\nTownhall meetings are planned for rate resolution and the budget.<\/p>\n
Economic Development Committee \u2013 Commissioner Elliott <\/strong><\/p>\nThere was nothing new to report at this time<\/p>\n
Facilities Committee \u2013 Commissioner Perry <\/strong><\/p>\nDid meet and passed all action items to the full commission<\/p>\n
Finance Committee \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/strong><\/p>\nDid meet and all items to discuss are on the agenda today<\/p>\n
Human Resources Committee \u2013 Commissioner Cason <\/strong><\/p>\nThere was nothing new to report<\/p>\n
Legislative Committee \u2013 Commissioner Boland <\/strong><\/p>\nLegislation is passed and nothing new to report<\/p>\n
APPROVAL<\/strong><\/p>\nMinutes from the April 7, 2016 Regular Meeting <\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve the minutes from April 7, 2016 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
Minutes from the April 7, 2016 Executive Session Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve the minutes from April 7, 2016 Executive Session Meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Surplus Inventory\/Equipment and Disposal \u2013 <\/strong>P. Crosby<\/p>\nPam Crosby presented to the commission the Surplus Inventory\/Equipment and Disposal with memorandum. She explained the surplus list and the several options planned to dispose of the items.\u00a0 The computer items will be disposed of through the Keep Golden Isles Beautiful donation at the mall this weekend.\u00a0 Other item will be disposed of by sale.\u00a0 This has been approved through the Facilities and Finance Committees.<\/p>\n
Commission Bowen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to declare the items identified on the attached listing as surplus and authorize their disposal in a manner most beneficial to the JWSC. Motion approved 6-0-1(Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Enforcement Response Plan \u2013 A. Walker<\/strong><\/p>\nAngela Walker presented the Enforcement response Plan to the commissioners. It was stated that the Finance Committee, who met earlier in the week, had further questions which required further review and therefore, it is not ready for approval at this time.\u00a0 The issues discovered was the option of an appeal process for the industry.\u00a0 We want to add the appeal process which requires it to goes before the full commission.\u00a0 Charlie Dorminy discussed the appeals process and described the fines that are required by federal regulations and that JWSC has a response plan and there are certain elements that have to be addressed.\u00a0 This plan works in conjunction with ordinances and the permits.\u00a0\u00a0 The enforcement plan itself does not address the appeals process but the ordinance and the permits does address it.\u00a0 There was discussion regarding the Executive Director maintaining authority and a need for code enforcement division personnel.\u00a0 Prior to the most recent legislation approved on 3\/31\/2016, it was questionable if JWSC had the authority to enforce the county and city ordinance with regards to water and sewer violations.\u00a0 Now that JWSC has the authority it may be good to create a code enforcement section within the JWSC.\u00a0 It was suggested to another review of the Enforcement Response Plan and bring it back to the full Commission.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Booker recommends the Executive Director discuss with the staff and come up with a recommendation for additional code enforcement personnel and forward to the Finance & Facilities Committees and full Commission. Motion approved 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote)<\/u>.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cason to approve the minutes from April 7, 2016 Executive Session Meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\nRate Resolution Update \u2013 <\/strong>Comm. Elliott<\/strong><\/p>\nJohn Donaghy presented to the Commissioners the most recent rate resolution. The reference to the Enforcement Response Plan will need to be added.\u00a0 Additional items to be updated are the REU table for customers\/restaurants and for the superintendents to review.\u00a0 The operating agreement requires the JWSC to submit the budget for City and County review which was done some weeks ago.\u00a0 Public Notice is required to go out in billings and to be published in the news.\u00a0 Town hall meetings are planned for May 31st<\/sup> at SSI Casino and June 1st<\/sup> at the Brunswick Recreation Center.\u00a0 Additional meetings have been requested to discuss Master Plan and capital needs.\u00a0 Code enforcement charges were discussed to include initial inspections and possible fines for being out of compliance or in violation.\u00a0 Back flow fine and charges in other areas are being reviewed.\u00a0 Irrigation meters were also discussed.\u00a0 It is planned to have the rate resolution and the budget approved at the June 16th<\/sup> commission meeting.<\/p>\nFinancial Report March End of Month Comparative \u2013 <\/strong>J. Donaghy<\/p>\nJohn Donaghy updated the commissioners on the Financial Report. The Balance Sheet and Schedule of Cash Balance Sheet were discussed.\u00a0 This report included balances in the Repair and Replacement\/Rehabilitation Reserve Funds and the Capital Tap Fee Reserves.\u00a0 The Commission Report was presented and provided the actual expenses from 2012 to 3\/31\/16. There was additional dialogue regarding the Revenue and Expense Report, Reserve Balance Summary, and the Project Report which provides details on the current projects and a bullpen list on upcoming projects.\u00a0 The SPLOST V document from the Glynn County Board of Commissioners was provided.\u00a0 It was noted that JWSC still has funds available for various projects to include: $46K for the South Mainland Water Tank on Brookman, $561K is designated for sewer line on Holly Street, $178K is the Water Line Rehabilitation for unincorporated Glynn County, and $1.5M for the Site, Permit & Design Mainland WWTP at Buffalo Creek.<\/p>\n
Master Plan Update \u2013 <\/strong>Commissioner Elliott<\/p>\nCommissioner Elliott updated the commission on the execution and financial plan to support the Master Plan. The sewer and water division spreadsheets were discussed.\u00a0 The score driver and the funding source column were explained.\u00a0 It was stated that none of the sewer funding is supporting expansion but for restoring and renewing.\u00a0 The summary document indicates the water R&R totals to $13M and is split up in five (5) year increment.\u00a0 The sewer R&R totals to 36M and is also split up in to five (5) year increments.\u00a0 SPLOST funding. Annual R&R Accum and Annual Shortfalls were also discussed.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Metron Meters <\/strong>\u2013 J. Donaghy<\/p>\nJohn Donaghy updated the commissioners on Metron Meters. This was previously presented to the Customer Service, Facilities and Finance Committees.\u00a0 Kalen Head has reviewed and compared the Badger and Metron performance and user interfacing for many months.\u00a0 Several factors have indicated that Metron is the preferred choice.\u00a0 It is recommended and planned for JWSC to move in the direction of the Metron meters.\u00a0 The memorandum stated that in 2005 Glynn County performed a mass meter replacement and in 2007 the City of Brunswick also performed a mass replacement, both using the Badger brand, which allowed for drive by reading.\u00a0 Since its formation, the JWSC has continued using Badger brand meters with the radio reading, drive by system.\u00a0 The power source of the transmitters are failing and there is need to replace them.\u00a0 There were several differences in the two brands.\u00a0 A few of the differences are: customers internet capabilities to view readings, Apps are available for customers to track water usage, JWSC can view readings from the office,\u00a0 Metron technology provides sensitive and up-to-date user friendly readings, and discounts offered with Metron when ordering large quantities with staggered payment options.\u00a0 It was also stated that the Badger meter picks up reading after \u00be of a gallon where the Metron picks up reading after \u00bc of a gallon.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR\u2019S UPDATE <\/strong><\/p>\nCHAIRMAN\u2019S UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\nThe chairman stated we received a thank you note from the Arco United Methodist Church. Systems Pumping and Maintenance Division repaired the driveway and road way and they appreciate JWSC efforts to correct it.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
The Chairman stated there will not be a vote after the Executive Session.<\/p>\n
Back in session.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Bowen to return to the Regular Meeting. Motion approved 6-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
There being no additional business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Boland adjourned the open meeting at 3:37 pm.<\/p>\n
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