BGJWSC__Facilites_Committee_Minutes_April_14,_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>\nRonald Perry, Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nClifford Adams, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nThomas Boland, Acting Director<\/strong><\/p>\nDonald Elliott, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nTodd Kline, Senior Engineer<\/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\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nRobert Bowen, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nALSO PRESENT: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nJohn Donaghy, Chief Financial Officer<\/strong><\/p>\nPam Crosby, Director of Procurement <\/strong><\/p>\nKalem Head, Meter Reading Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\nChairman Perry called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/strong><\/p>\nThere being no citizens that wished to address the Committee, Chairman Perry closed the Public Comment Period.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nADOPT:<\/strong><\/p>\nMinutes from March 10, 2016 Facilities Committee Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Boland made a motion seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the minutes of the March 10, 2016 Facilities Committee Meeting. Motion approved 4-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
Surplus Inventory\/Equipment and Disposal <\/strong>\u2013 P. Crosby<\/p>\nPam presented the surplus inventory and equipment disposal project. She stated this first step is to declare items as surplus and then determine what should be done with them.\u00a0 The list was reviewed and was and was noted that some items were left over from the previous tenant of the administration building.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams 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 and forward to the Finance Committee and then on to the full Commission for approval. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/strong><\/p>\nBuilding Maintenance & Physical Security Section<\/strong> \u2013 Commissioner Elliott<\/p>\nComm. Elliott discussed the JWSC buildings and the differences in how things are handled like the physical security. He stated there is a need for a more formal process for buildings.\u00a0 A position of Building Maintenance and Physical Security has been developed under the Executive Director.\u00a0 Mark Hopkins and four (4) team members will housed at the annex building at the end of the complex.\u00a0 This office will include Meter Readers and Utility Services divisions.\u00a0 This was a decision by the superintendents and all agreed unilaterally.<\/p>\n
Handicapped Parking for CVS\/Annex. <\/strong>\u2013 Comm. Boland<\/p>\nComm. Boland discussed the walkway and parking area for CVS and the Annex. Area. There will be at least two (2) handicapped parking spots added.\u00a0 The drawings have been requested.<\/p>\n
Metron Meters \u2013<\/strong> K. Head\/J. Donaghy<\/p>\nJohn discussed the memorandum which explained the interest in Metron Farnier Water Meters. 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 Kalem Head shared the view from the internet with Metron and highlighted the specific benefits of using them. \u00a0JWSC staff has been testing various characteristics and technologies using both Badger and Metron meter registers for several months.\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 is up-to-date and user friendly, and discounts offered with Metron when ordering large quantities with staggered payment options. \u00a0It 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.\u00a0 Disposal of meters were discussed and it was stated they can be refurbished and provided to other countries.\u00a0 All agreed to forward to Finance to discuss costs.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>WRMAC Update \u2013 <\/strong>P. Crosby<\/p>\nPam Crosby updated the committee on the efforts for the WRMAC reformation.\u00a0\u00a0 It was suggested by stakeholders to reach out to a third party.\u00a0 JWSC has made a commitment to fund 50%.\u00a0 There was discussion about Liberty County and their ban from drilling and explained this areas need to have a WRMAC.\u00a0 There has been interest from a company to help lead the organization and others will follow suit.\u00a0 JWSC is not planning to lead.\u00a0 It was noted that there are other counties (9) that have coastal councils.\u00a0 There is a desire\/need to have other companies come forward and help fund the program.<\/p>\n
Master Plan Update <\/strong>\u2013 Comm. Elliott<\/p>\nComm. Elliott discussed the Master Plan and the desired forecast of projects and funding. The documents passed out explained the breakdown of the funding for the projects.\u00a0 It was stated that the rate payers should not have to pay for expansion.\u00a0 It the SPLOST funding comes through some items will be removed from the projected list that was passed out.\u00a0 This will be on the Finance Committee and the full Commission agendas for review and discussion.\u00a0 It was noted that the debt acquired by JWSC from the county and the city will be running off.\u00a0 It was also noted that in 2010 JWSC started setting money aside for R & R projects.\u00a0 There is a meeting planned on 4\/19 for further discussion of SPLOST 2016.<\/p>\n
Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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