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Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520<\/strong><\/p>\nThursday, August 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCOMMISSION MINUTES\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\nPRESENT: \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>\nDonald M. Elliott, Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nClifford Adams, Vice-Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\nMichael Browning, Commissioner <\/strong><\/p>\nCornell L. Harvey, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nSteve Copeland, Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\nDavid H. Ford, Commissioner<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nALSO PRESENT: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nJimmy Junkin, Executive Director<\/strong><\/p>\nCharlie Dorminy, Legal Counsel HBS<\/strong><\/p>\nThomas A. Boland, Sr., Deputy Director<\/strong><\/p>\nJohn D. Donaghy, Director of Administration & Finance<\/strong><\/p>\nHarry Patel, Assistant Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\nPam Crosby, Director of Purchasing<\/strong><\/p>\nJay Sellers, Public Information Officer<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>\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 <\/strong><\/p>\nChairman Elliott called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.\u00a0 Commissioner Elliott provided the invocation and also led the pledge.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/strong><\/p>\nChairman Elliott opened the public comment period.\u00a0 There being no citizens for public comment, Chairman Elliott closed the public comment period.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Browning made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford to amend the Agenda and change Approval item #4 from \u201cRate Resolution & Policy Revisions\u201d to \u201cLegislation & Ordinance\u201d.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.)<\/u><\/p>\n
Commissioner Browning made a motion seconded by Commissioner Harvey to excuse Commissioner Bowen from the Commission Meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.)<\/u><\/p>\n
COMMITTEE UPDATES<\/strong><\/p>\nFinance Committee \u2013 Chairman Elliott<\/strong><\/p>\nThere was no update at this time. The next meeting of this Committee will be on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 2:00 pm.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCompliance & Legislative Committee \u2013 Commissioner Browning<\/strong><\/p>\nThere was no update at this time. The next meeting of this Committee will be on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm.<\/p>\n
Facilities Committee \u2013 Commissioner Adams<\/strong><\/p>\nThere was no update at this time.\u00a0 The next meeting for this Committee will be on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 3:00 pm.<\/p>\n
Human Resources & Safety Committee \u2013 Commissioner Harvey<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Harvey reported that the Human Resources & Safety Committee did meet earlier that same morning at 10:00 am. \u00a0There was discussion of the recruiting and termination statistics.\u00a0 There was no subject matter from that meeting required to be brought before the full Commission. The next meeting of this Committee will be on September 7, 2017 at 10:00 am.<\/p>\n
Public Information & Customer Relations Committee \u2013 Commissioner Copeland<\/strong><\/p>\nThere was no update at this time. The next meeting of this Committee will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:00 am.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nAPPROVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Minutes from the July 20, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Commissioner Harvey made a motion seconded by Commissioner Browning to approve the minutes from July 20, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.)<\/u><\/p>\n\n- Minutes from the July 20, 2017 Executive Session <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Commissioner Adams made a motion seconded by Commissioner Harvey to approve the minutes from July 20, 2017 Executive Session.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.)<\/u><\/p>\n\n- Pump Pre-Purchase SPLOST 2016 North Mainland Project \u2013 Phase 1<\/strong> \u2013 P. Crosby<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Pam Crosby presented a recommendation to the Commission to pre-purchase pumps for the SPLOST 2016 North Mainland Project \u2013 Phase 1.\u00a0 She advised that it is at the time in the project where the pumps need to be pre-purchased in order to make the leadtimes to keep the initial project plan on task.\u00a0 She provided the Xylem quotes for the pumps, and noted that Xylem was identified as the sole source for these pumps.\u00a0 This pre-purchase will allow JWSC to take advantage of contracted discounts and also avoid mark-up on them.\u00a0 She advised that the projected lead time is 14 to 18 weeks for the pumps, and that JWSC will take advantage of an expedite option.\u00a0 The total cost for this pump pre-purchase, including the components is $268,599.73.\u00a0 There was some additional discussion regarding the 3 pumps for purchase, leadtime, expediting, contracted discount, etc.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Harvey to move that approval be granted to purchase the pumps that will be installed at Pump Stations 4005, 4006, and 4028 as a part of BGJWSC SPLOST North Mainland Sewer Improvements in the amount of $268,599.73.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1. (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.)<\/u><\/p>\n\n- Legislation & Ordinance<\/strong> \u2013 C. Dorminy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Charlie Dorminy began by discussing the recent ruling on the mandamus of which the overview was contained in the referenced memo, and a copy of the actual order was attached to the back of the memo.\u00a0 He then continued to give the background information by noting that on July 31, 2017, the Superior Court of Glynn County granted a Writ of Mandamus ordering the JWSC to issue to RLF Carriage Gate tap receipts for 50 lots.\u00a0 It did not order the JWSC to allow access to the system.\u00a0 He further noted that importantly, the argument made to the Court by RLF Carriage Gate was that there was nothing specific in either the JWSC enabling legislation or the Water and Sewer Ordinances stating that the JWSC had the power to deny someone access to the system in the interest of public health or safety.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u201d argue that the enabling legislation specifically requires the JWSC to operate and maintain the system in the best interest of the users and that the ordinances specifically require that the user submit an application and obtain approval from the JWSC before the tap receipts can be issued; and, accordingly, if there exist capacity concerns, the JWSC could deny such an application.\u00a0 The Court noted that whether there was capacity for the development should have been determined by the Glynn County Water and Sewer Department when the development was approved by the County in 2004.\u00a0 This, of course, was before the JWSC came to be.\u00a0 Ultimately, RLF argued that they were not seeking access to the system at this time but only wished to obtain tap receipts so that a subsequent lot purchaser could obtain a building permit.\u00a0 The Court ordered just that, the issuance of tap receipts, that occurred earlier this morning.\u00a0 However, the Court specifically noted that the JWSC maintains the power given to it by the Water and Sewer Ordinances to suspend or discontinue system use in the case of emergencies.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy continued, therefore, in order to remedy any alleged ambiguity in the ordinances related to the JWSC\u2019s power to deny access to the system in the interest of public health and safety, the JWSC should seek to revise the legislation and the ordinances to make more specific its ability to approve and deny access to the system in the interest of public health and safety.\u00a0 He then asked if there were any questions regarding the ruling.\u00a0\u00a0 There were no questions, and he confirmed that the Commissioners all understand the ruling.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy then continued that he recommended that \u201cwe\u201d begin revising the enabling legislation to clarify the JWSC\u2019s power to deny and suspend access to the system in the interest of public health and safety, and request that the County and City make necessary revisions to the Water and Sewer Ordinances to clarify that the JWSC has the power to deny any access to the system in the interest of public health and safety.\u00a0 He then noted that essentially he just wanted to bring this before the Commission to make sure everyone is on the same page, and that we are not making any revisions to the legislation at this time, and that would go before the Legislation Committee.\u00a0 He added that we also were not making any revisions to the ordinances. Chairman Elliott confirmed that the motion here was just for Mr. Dorminy to draft the revisions.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy confirmed.\u00a0 Chairman Elliott then asked if both revisions would then come again to be approved.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy answered that they would be presented on August 16 at the Legislative Committee Meeting, and then on the ordinance revisions he will work with Aaron to get what needs to be revised. He added that then these would be taken before the City and County Commissions.<\/p>\n
The Commission agreed that there was no need to make a motion, but to give the direction and guidance to Mr. Dorminy to go ahead and do this, and present it to the Legislative Committee.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Ford questioned the ramifications, and how is this going to affect other developers and other contractors who were refused those taps?\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy noted that what the court ruled was that this development had approved plans and therefore because they had approved plans, then we are required to issue them tap receipts when they apply for the taps.\u00a0 They did not rule that we had to grant them access at this time.\u00a0 He added that there are no houses out there right now that are built or that are requesting access at this time. So, any development that has approved plans can come in, pay their tap fees, and receive a tap receipt which would enable them to get a building permit, build a house and then request access to the system.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy then continued that the Court, on the next to the last page of this decision, noted that the Water and Sewer Ordinances expressly grant the JWSC the power to suspend or discontinue system use, and then cites the two ordinances related to emergency suspensions. Commissioner Ford then questioned if because of this ruling, was the JWSC at minimal risks for any future lawsuits, due to this.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy responded, that yes, we can still be sued.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin added that if he interpreted what Mr. Dorminy was saying was that even if we were sued, it appears that this is on our side and would let us make the decision based on the facts on the ground.\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy added that we won\u2019t see any lawsuits like this one because people are not going to be denied tap receipts. Chairman Elliott asked to confirm that taps have previously been denied. Mr. Dorminy responded that tap receipts have been denied.\u00a0 Chairman Elliott then questioned if JWSC was liable for anything that JWSC may have prevented by our actions. Mr. Dorminy responded that it has not been determined yet.\u00a0 Commissioner Ford then questioned if those who have been denied taps to, because of this ruling, can they come in and get taps at previous prices?\u00a0 Mr. Dorminy responded that if they had come in and made an application and paid prior to the increase, but he believes this is the only developer who had done that. Mr. Junkin noted that if there were any applications in then there will be records of it.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Debt Collection Policy <\/strong>\u2013 J. Junkin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Mr. Junkin discussed the policies for collection on delinquent accounts. He noted that since the time of the original policy staff has been working diligently to exercise the new policy and get things going to recover a lot of the bad debts outstanding.\u00a0 It was found that there were some details that needed to be refined due to some situations that have occurred.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin referenced the revised policy that was provided to the Commission.\u00a0 He noted items which had been revised such as for those who owed less than $500.00 and are delinquent, this amount can be broken into 50% payments with a 15 day break between those payments in the case that they did not have the funds in total.\u00a0 The next major revision was the promissory note option and revised details based on the situation. Mr. Junkin mentioned an additional revision calling out the 300% of federal poverty guideline which allows us to go up to 24 months on a promissory note, up to 300% but not over 300% of the federal poverty level.\u00a0 If they are at 110% or less, there is an open ended payment policy that does not restrict to a number of months or a time period, but does allow some flexibility in setting a monthly payment above and beyond their normal use to a level that fits the customer. He noted that it is recognized that there are always those customers who are not satisfied no matter what, but that these policies do allow some flexibility, and that the staff does understand the policy.\u00a0 For the customer who just cannot fit themselves into one of the options that make sense according to their situation, they are able to file a formal complaint that indicates how they are not being treated fairly or not given the right outcome for their situation.\u00a0 A form has been created for this customer to fill out, and turn in, and that within 10 working days staff will respond to any customer who submits a complaint form to let them know what the committee has ruled.\u00a0 The customer will be given a copy of the policy and be given the opportunity to show where they may not have been treated fairly.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin also mentioned that in the document, it is noted that when a customer is put on a promissory note payment failure can result in credit rating impacts, and that if it has to be taken to a collection agency, they will report it to the credit bureaus. Lastly he noted that as part of this program, it is intended to address a target of 100 accounts per week, which is an aggressive number.\u00a0 There will be a letter inserted and sent out to all customers advising them that if their account is delinquent and they come in before we have to contact them, that the outcome might be a little better for them.\u00a0 Staff is continuing to push on this program and get the issues resolved.\u00a0 There will be an ongoing update on these collections and promissory notes. There was some additional discussion regarding the collection efforts and the reporting.<\/p>\n
\n- R & R Capital Projects Update<\/strong> \u2013 H. Patel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Harry Patel presented the R & R Capital Projects monthly status update to the Commission. He noted there were 8 exhibits, the first being a map indicating all of the construction projects currently in progress in Glynn County and their locations. \u00a0He then continued with discussion relating to each project on the update.\u00a0 Project 232 \u2013 State Route 99 Waterline Extensions<\/u> \u2013 Phase IIA and III are complete. JWSC is currently working with Georgia D.O.T. to resolve issues with waterline relocation and road widening.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Project 319 \u2013 Urbana Sewer Replacement<\/u> \u2013 Project is substantially complete.\u00a0 Working through final punch list items with the contractor. \u00a0Project 421 \u2013 Mansfield Street Sewer Replacement<\/u> \u2013 Currently storm water drain work is still going on. Need to confirm expected completion date with contractor and City engineer. Project 503 \u2013 Canal Crossing Water & Force Main Improvements<\/u> \u2013 JWSC is waiting on record drawings from contractor.\u00a0 Project 504 \u2013 Canal Crossing Pump Station<\/u> \u2013 JWSC is waiting on record drawings for project.\u00a0 Project 505 \u2013 Pump Station 2032 Regional Station & Forcemain<\/u> \u2013 98% complete.\u00a0 Force main is online.\u00a0 Waiting on record drawings submittal and final close out documents to be executed. Referenced 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> exhibits attached to indicate the basins that are now in the green with capacity.\u00a0 Project 701 \u2013 Pump Station 4048 Force Main Improvements<\/u> \u2013 All railroad permits have been approved.\u00a0 Portions of pre-purchased pipe delivered on August 1, 2017. Public meeting scheduled for later same day at 5:30 pm at Brunswick High School. Initial component to open small amount of N. Mainland capacity; coordinated with SPLOST 2016 Phase 1.\u00a0 Project 501 \u2013 Alder Circle Water Line\/Fire Protection<\/u> \u2013 Project is on hold waiting re-evaluation of the scope of work.\u00a0 Still in engineering phase.\u00a0 Project 602 \u2013 Holly St. Sewer Rehabilitation\/Replacement<\/u> \u2013 Engineering phase is complete and project is essentially ready to go out for bid. Bid documents have been received and are being reviewed. Evaluating construction schedule, which will be submitted to Glynn County for construction bidding and award.\u00a0 Project 702 \u2013 North Mainland Sewer Basin Re-route<\/u> \u2013 SPLOST 2016 project. \u00a0Referenced 4 attachments indicating all 4 phases of project. \u00a0Project is broken down into 4 phases in order to expedite. \u00a0This is a long term solution for the North Mainland. \u00a0Phase 1 has been awarded to Constantine Constructors.\u00a0 Pump pre-purchase was approved earlier in meeting.\u00a0 Phase 2 \u2013 New 20\u201d force main from Canal Road, bypass PS4036 to B & W Grade Road.\u00a0 Preliminary engineering is 100%; coordination with Glynn County required to finalize route on Canal Road that is required.\u00a0 Evaluation of downstream receiving sewer may affect scope. Phase 3 \u2013 New 20\u201d force main from PS4110 to Canal Road.\u00a0 Phase 4 \u2013 Force main reroute from PS4039 & PS4109 to Canal Road.\u00a0 Projected construction for PS4110 segment: 8-12 months; 2-3+ year project in total. Downstream gravity system rehab requirements being evaluated.<\/p>\nProject 703 \u2013 Pump Station 4003 Decommission & Gravity Sewer<\/u> – Preliminary engineering work is in progress determining the scope of work, and project specifications. \u00a0Project 704 \u2013 Canal Road to Glynco Parkway 12\u201d Water Main Loop<\/u> \u2013 Pre-engineering in progress; working with Glynn County on routing and widening of Canal Road.\u00a0 This project will utilize 3,000 LF of surplus 12\u201d C900 PVC pipe from PS2030 project.\u00a0 It will eliminate single feed to Glynco Parkway, airport and FLETC, loop Canal Crossing.\u00a0 Water main installation under Altamaha Canal is complete.\u00a0 Project 705 \u2013 Hautala to Old Jesup 12\u201d Water Main Loop<\/u> \u2013 Cate Road and Old Jesup Road intersection.\u00a0 Engineering design by JWSC Planning & Construction Division is complete.\u00a0 Proposed construction by JWSC WD Division.\u00a0 Currently investigating addition of pressure Reducing Valves to regulate effect on water production facilities; modeling in progress.<\/p>\n\n- Flow Increase \u2013 Academy Creek and Dunbar Creek<\/strong> \u2013 M. Ryals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Mark Ryals presented to the Commissioners information regarding the flow increase caused by rain to the Academy Creek and Dunbar Creek plants from the past 2 months. He referenced the data provided and explained the Legend and what details were contained in each column of the charts.\u00a0 He also provided a \u201cPlant Performance\u201d chart for each of the 2 water treatment plants, which included the noted monthly data from January 2016 through July 2017.\u00a0 Mr. Ryals added that the rainfall data is gauged at the plant locations, and that he did not have data for the amounts of rainfall in other areas, but that the flow from that rainfall does affect the water treatment plants. Mr. Junkin added that the numbers have been relatively low for the dry months in last couple of years, except for the months of the tropical storm and the hurricane.\u00a0 He noted that the last 2 months of rainfall, and the rain induced I & I is jumping up.\u00a0 Looking at the charted data gives a picture of where we are at and where we need to be in terms of upgrading the plant and getting it to where we have more capacity.\u00a0 Looking at the I & I based on what has been seen at the plant appears to be representative of what is going on at the island plant.\u00a0 This shows us the need. Assessments of both plants is currently being done. The planned upgrades to the Dunbar Creek Plant will increase the capacity. The Bond Issue will be critical to meet the needs of the system.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin also noted that the EPD is persistent on the I & I issues. \u00a0The EPD is very conscious of putting utilities on notice to get the I & I issues down before expanding capacity in to the plants.\u00a0 Chairman Elliott added that he would like for this report to be a monthly review and to include the incoming BOD.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR\u2019S UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\nMr. Junkin updated the Commission that staff had met with the newly engaged financial consultant to look at some of the issues to come up with possibilities help us with the situation, monitoring our customer base, our usage, and our billing process.\u00a0 As we get the database and the financial rate model built, there will some further discussions with the Finance Committee to work on possible changes to the Operating Agreement to modify and better manage what\u2019s going on.\u00a0 There are certain segments of our population right now that are getting a free ride on a lot of the O & M requirements that are needed to manage the system and keep it ready.\u00a0 This will be looked at, and also options to keep water rates affordable.\u00a0 As they are building the model, they will be looking at things that are already proven, options, and other utilities around the country.\u00a0 He added that fortunately we have a consultant in the water utility industry that has a lot of clients and experience and have seen a lot of these same issues.\u00a0 We will be able to get their advice on what we can do to improve what we are doing and better manage what we need for the future without having to raise rates as much or even at all.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin had another update on the neighborhood of Shadow Lake that had a problem with odors.\u00a0 There was a serious complaint from one of our customers in that neighborhood.\u00a0 We did respond to the issues. Staff checked it out and flushed the lines.\u00a0 This continued for about 3 weeks.\u00a0 Staff finally found that there were 5 critical valves in a particular stretch of the neighborhood that had been closed or significantly restricted at some point in the past. Staff researched and there has been no work done in that area in a long time. There were no records of any work in that area, and it is unknown as to how or when the valves were closed.\u00a0 Staff has continued to search for additional valves that may be closed, and have found about 140 valves that have been closed or partially closed.\u00a0 He noted that typically all the valves should remain open in order to get good looping of flow. The valves were not closed by any of the JWSC staff, and it is unknown as to who closed them. The best analysis is that the flows had been restricted to a point and it was old enough water that there was a complete loss of chlorine residual at the end of this particular street where we received the complaint.\u00a0 It was a culdesac type situation.\u00a0 Looking at the analysis done, Staff did note that there was on one occasion a positive for coliform, which is not a pathological bacteria.\u00a0 It is just an indicator that you are without chlorine residual.\u00a0 The coliform indicator also tells if there is e-coli, which is a pathogen. There was no e-coli found present.\u00a0 The water should not have been an issue for the public. At this time, all the valves have been opened, there is flow through, and the chlorine residual has been sustained since. This issue should now be resolved.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin again noted that it is unknown as to who closed off the valves, but that Staff is continuing to search for any issues. In addition, Staff is looking for some means of notifications for when there are these issues and try to give people in the neighborhoods a quicker and more reliable way to notify them of changes in the system condition or status, particularly in this case where there was a concern of possible cross contamination.\u00a0 There was a boil water alert placed.\u00a0 He continued that we are looking at some specific policy or program changes to make that less of a burden for our customers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCHAIRMAN\u2019S UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\nChairman Elliott discussed with the Commission that it has been discussed as to where JWSC is going, and the assessment to the Master Plan as to where we are, and borrowing significant amounts of money to do that.\u00a0 He indicated that it was needed to look at what are we going to look like in 20 to 25 years when we rebuild the utilities, i.e. the whole water and sewer system. We need to know what we are building to and should know the technology that we are going to use in the future. JWSC needs newer technology in our plants to do what is needed.\u00a0 He noted that Academy Creek has very old technology, and while we cannot shut down Academy Creek to make changes, we need to figure out how to transform Academy Creek and make it a modern plant with modern technology to function.\u00a0 Chairman Elliott explained that his goal in the time period of 20 years is that the rate structure as it is today, and what the customer pay for on water & sewer service, should in terms of constant dollars be the same when we complete the rebuilding of the plant. During that time frame the cost may go up in terms of rates to pay for the debt, but when the debt is all repaid, there should not really be a change in what our rates are.\u00a0 In fact hopefully it would be lower because we will eliminate things, and these are the kind of things that he would like to see JWSC get the technology to eliminate. JWSC should be then doing planned maintenance and not reactive maintenance, which is key. He noted he would like to boil water alerts eliminated for unplanned outages; for planned outages the alerts are okay.\u00a0 Unplanned outages should go away. He would like to see all sewer spills and leakages in the environment eliminated.\u00a0 He sees this as a major goal of what JWSC should be doing.\u00a0 He would like to see ways of treating the effluent before it gets to the plant, as well as fully looped distribution lines.\u00a0 Chairman Elliott has asked Pam Crosby to research for a vendor who can present a class on incorporating anti-microbial capability into our water distribution lines.\u00a0 Then maybe we can eliminate putting chlorine in. Part of this demands for us to have construction standards that everybody adheres to in what we do.\u00a0 All private systems will have to comply with our standards, rather than being built in sub-standard ways. Chairman Elliott would like to see more electronic means of the customers paying their bills, rather than check processing. He also noted that JWSC needs to look at technologies that will help eliminate F.O.G. coming into our plants.\u00a0 Additionally we need to find ways to sell off the by-products of the waste water plants to offset the pressures of the rate structure.\u00a0 He would also like to see that our product quality or water quality meets or exceeds compliance with regulatory requirements and that it is consistent with customer and public health, and ecological and economic needs. Chairman Elliott is requesting workshop to be set for October 19, which is a regular Commission meeting day to discuss these items and come up with objectives to meet the needs he has discussed.\u00a0 He would like for the Staff to take these ideas and come up with some ideas prior to the workshop for discussion and setting objectives.\u00a0 He also noted that we need to look at the work skills that will be needed due to the updated technologies to ensure that there is a workforce to accommodate these things.\u00a0 Commissioner Harvey added agreement with the ideas and the long range outlook, and that a mid-range goals should be set as well.\u00a0 Regarding the workforce should understand new technologies and processes. JWSC should give employees upward mobility and have the employee development to shift with the times as technology moves forward.\u00a0 He also noted that our employees should be put on notice that JWSC is moving forward and that we want to bring our employees with us as we move this company into a new way of doing business.\u00a0 Mr. Junkin agreed with everything that was presented and noted that he believes that JWSC has good employees that have the ability to grow and improve their skill sets.<\/p>\n
EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Harvey made a motion seconded by Commissioner Copeland to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss litigation, property and personnel issues.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
The Chairman stated that there will be a vote after the Executive Session.<\/p>\n
Return to Regular Session.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Copeland made a motion seconded by Commissioner Harvey to return to the Regular Meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
ITEM FOR VOTE<\/strong><\/p>\nThomas Boland presented that a parcel of land off Highway 17 behind Nick\u2019s was declared as surplus and was appraised.\u00a0 It was bid on originally for lower than the appraised value.\u00a0 It was placed on a second bid.\u00a0 There was one bidder on the second bid, Nicky G. Lee for the amount of $53,251.51.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Adams made a motion seconded by Commissioner Browning to move that the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water & Sewer Commission approve to award the sale of BGJWSC lot at 105 Nottingham Drive, Brunswick GA to Nicky G. lee in the amount of $53,251.51.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote.<\/u><\/p>\n
Commissioner Harvey made a motion seconded by Commissioner Adams to adjourn the Meeting.\u00a0 Motion carried 6-0-1 (Commissioner Bowen was absent for the vote).<\/u><\/p>\n
There being no additional business to bring before the Commission, Chairman Elliott adjourned the open meeting at 4:35 pm.<\/p>\n
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