Commission Minutes December 15, 2016
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PRESENT:
Clifford Adams, Chairman
Donald M. Elliott, Commissioner
Allen Booker, County Commissioner
John A. Cason, III, City Commissioner
Ronald Perry, Commissioner
Robert Bowen, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT:
Jimmy Junkin, Executive Director
Charlie Dorminy, Legal Counsel HBS
Thomas A. Boland, Sr., Deputy Director
John D. Donaghy, Director of Administration & Finance
Todd Kline, Senior Engineer
Pam Crosby, Director of Purchasing
Chairman Adams called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. Commissioner Booker provided the invocation and Commissioner Adams led the pledge.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There being no citizens who wished to address the Commission, the Chairman closed the public comment period.
Commissioner Perry made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to add an approval item North Mainland Assessment. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Communications & Customer Service Committee – Commissioner Adams
There was nothing new to report at this time.
Economic Development Committee – Commissioner Elliott
There was nothing new to report at this time.
Facilities Committee – Commissioner Perry
There was nothing new to report at this time.
Finance Committee – Commissioner Elliott
Discussion items for the Finance Committee will be on the agenda today.
Human Resources Committee – Commissioner Cason
There was nothing new to report at this time.
Legislative Committee
There was nothing new to report.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Commissioner Cason and Cindy Barnhart, TSI recognized Matthew Samuel Lane as a Water Operator Class 3 under the State Board of Examiners.
APPROVAL
Minutes from the December 1, 2016 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Booker to approve the minutes from December 1, 2016 Regular Meeting. Motion carried 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Urbana – Change Order; Grouting of Abandoned Sewers – T. Kline
Todd Kline presented the Urbana Change Order. He stated this was previously presented as a discussion item for the Facilities Committee. The pricing is now provided with a recommendation. The Urbana project includes replacing many old defective gravity sewer lines. The original design documents did not include grouting or grout filling the abandoned sewer mains. The primary concern is for the lines under roads as they can fail and cause roadway defects like sinkholes and potholes. It is advisable to grout fill those lines before the contract is up. The staff has reviewed and recommends to approve the additional project costs as a change order as proposed by Washington County Machine Shop.
Commissioner Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Booker to approve the Executive Director to facilitate the additional work to properly abandon the sewer mains as presented by Washington County Machine Shop for the total additional amount of $50,396.50 to be processed as a Contract Change Order.
There was additional discussion regarding the timeline and if it extends the time frame of the project. It does not affect the timeline and the completion should be second week of January 2017. The importance of the completions of this project for the residents in the area was expressed. This project will also remove the need for the lift station on HWY 17.
Motion carried 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Mansfield St. – Change Order; Sewer Connection Re-Route of 2 Existing Homes – T. Kline
Todd Kline presented the Mansfield Street Change Order. He stated that during the gravity sewer replacement it was discovered that there were two homes that were not connected properly to the new sewer and were missed on the design. The total amount for this change order is $8,789.75.
Commissioner Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Booker to authorize the Executive Director to execute a contract change order in the amount $8,789.75 for the additional work described in Exhibit A. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
N. Mainland Basin Assessment and LS4048 Force Main Re-Route Project 701 – J. Junkin
Mr. Junkin presented the N. Mainland Basin Assessment and LS4048 Force Main Re-Route Project 701. He stated this request approval is for the LS 4048 Force Main Re-Route. The history was provided regarding the recently provided engineering assessment services from Hussey Gay Bell on project 701. The assessment was to further analyze the sewer capacity deficiencies originally identified in the 2015 Master Plan and included Lift Stations 4118, 4119, 4110, 4039, 4048, and 4005. The memorandum stated the findings from the initial assessment indicated that at LS4005 the existing 14” diameter force main is not suitable for the current pumping rate requirements. The recommendation is that a new 24” diameter force main be constructed from LS4005 to the existing 36” diameter gravity sewer along 5th Street. The memorandum continued by stating that the recently approved SPLOST 2016 referendum will provide the funding for N. Mainland R&R Basin Project 702. The overall project is estimated to cost $11.7M. Based on all the information available to date, the LS4005 force main replacement is a crucial piece of the long-term plan to increase sewer capacity. It was stated that LS4110 is receiving the most pressure. The projected timeline is still 12 – 18 months before additional REU’s are available at LS4110 even with the upgrades. It was noted that the potential change in approach was discussed at the December Facilities Committee. The memo noted an alternative option was provided by Hussey Gay Bell and reviewed by staff. The re-route of LS4048 force main will have a more long-term positive impact but requires additional time and cost. The new estimated cost with hourly rates for construction will be $113,570.00.
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Perry that approval be granted for the attached proposal from Hussey Gay Bell in the amount of $113,570.00 to provide professional services for the LS4048 Force Main Re-Route. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
DISCUSSION
November End of Month Financials Report – J. Donaghy
John Donaghy presented the Financial statements for the November Month End. The balance sheet was reviewed and the Bond Sinking Fund was discussed. The detailed revenue and expenditures were reviewed and stated the actual operating revenues are YTD 12.8M. The total operating expenditures were reviewed as well as the net revenues. It was stated that to some extent the deficit is tied to Hurricane Matthew. Reimbursement is expected from the insurance and FEMA.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE
Mr. Junkin stated he received the resignation of the Commission Clerk, Sandy Egan this week. It was stated that she is retiring when her husband retires. She stated she appreciated working with the Commissioners and great staff at JWSC and will do her best to train the person that is hired for the position.
CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Bowen to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Issues. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Return to regular session
Commissioner Perry made a motion second by Commissioner Elliott to return to the Regular meeting. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Commissioner Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Booker that the Exec. Director to enter into an employment agreement to hire a Deputy Director, Thomas A. Boland Sr. and that the agreement will sunset in six months unless it is terminated by Thomas A. Boland, Sr. or the Executive Director, Jimmy Junkin. The salary and particulars will be ratified at a later date by the commission. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Commissioner Bowen thanked the leaving commissioners for their hard work and strength to carry on the work of the Joint Water and Sewer Commission. Commissioner Cason agreed and showed his appreciation.
Commissioner Cason made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion approved 6-0-1 (vacant seat).
Chairman Adams adjourned the open meeting at 3:08 pm.