MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE ON APRIL 24, 2018
Those present for the meeting were:
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jimmy R. French, Gen. Mgr. Otha Hailey, Vice President
Annette Williams, Controller Tommy Hollingsworth, Secretary
Greg Jones, Attorney Oscar Coody
Jamie Timberlake, Operations Mgr. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay
Keesha Halliburton, Administrative Sec. Billy McKay
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers Clyde Moore, Board President
Robert Sibley
Marion Simpson Jr.
D. W. Williams
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Clyde Moore, President of the Board of Commissioners.
Robert Sibley gave the invocation.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll was called with all nine Commissioners present.
Public Comments – None
Additions- Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to add to the Agenda under the Finance report the Professional Services Flushing Contract for TECH
2O, LLC. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to add to the Agenda under the Engineer’s report the acceptance resolution for the work performed by Womack & Sons Construction Group, Inc. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Old Business – None
New Business - None
The reading of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on April 10, 2018 was dispensed with and Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Billy McKay seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Jimmy French, General Manager, reported that all taps and leaks are up to date and the line laying crew are now on Cooley Drive.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to approve a quote in the amount of $5,411.00 from Gemini Group to print the CCR reports. Oscar Coody seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to accept the General Manager’s report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Robert Sibley, Chairman, Personnel Committee, reported on the Personnel Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. No formal motions were made.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Personnel Committee report. Marion Simpson Jr. seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Otha Hailey, Chairman, Finance Committee, reported on the Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to approve leak adjustment requests as recommended by the District’s Attorney for accounts 23-2160-04, 22-1080-00, 61-2010-01, 31-0340-00, 34-0370-02, 34-1055-02, 25-2480-01, 33-0370-12, 62-1120-17, 14-1710-13, 32-0540-05, 62-2070-00, 15-1470-12, 71-0020-00, 36-0040-01, 41-1980-07, 17-1920-00, and 13-0680-00. Total of 18 accounts. Billy McKay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to approve the Professional Services Contract with TECH
2O, LLC. for the distribution flushing program in the amount of $4800.00 monthly for 12 months. D.W. Williams seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Annette Williams, Controller, gave the following reports:
- Schedule of Funds
- Budget Comparison
- Statement of Revenue and Expenses
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay made a motion to accept the Finance Committee report. D.W. Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Q. Lindsay, Chairwoman, Goals Committee, stated the next Goals Committee meeting will be held on Thursday April 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Brendon Gaspard, Pan American Engineers, reported on the current status of ongoing projects throughout the District.
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to authorize the President of the Board of Commissioners to sign a resolution that Womack & Sons Construction Group Inc., the Contractor for the project entitled, RELOCATION OF 12” WATER MAIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SPN:H008278, US 71: UP RAILROAD OVERPASS NEAR TIOGA, has “Substantially Completed” the work under the Contract as recommended by the Engineer. Elizabeth Q. Lindsay seconded the motion.
There was a roll call vote as follows: Billy McKay; Aye, Tommy Hollingsworth; Aye, Marion Simpson Jr.; Aye, Otha Hailey; Aye, D.W. Williams; Aye, Elizabeth Q. Lindsay; Aye, Robert Sibley; Aye, Oscar Coody; Aye, Clyde Moore; Aye. 9- Aye, 0-Nay 9-0
Tommy Hollingsworth made a motion to approve the Engineer’s report. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no other business, Marion Simpson Jr. made the motion to adjourn. Oscar Coody seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.