WORK SESSION

COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS

January 11, 2005

A work session of the Board of Commissioners of Public Works was held on Thursday,

January 11, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., in the Boardroom of the Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works at 121 Court Avenue

In attendance:

Gene P. Hancock, Steve D. Reeves, Jr., Curtis Burnett

Michael G. Monaghan, Kenneth M. Barnett, Scott Banks

Henry O. Watts, Denise Giannetti

                                                                                                           

I.          Vice Chairman Monaghan called the meeting to order.

II.         Vice Chairman Monaghan gave the statement of compliance with the notification provision of the Freedom of Information Act.

III.               Discussion Items:

A.     The Commissioners joined Mr. Reeves in welcoming the newly appointed Commissioner, Henry O. Watts.

B.     After Mr. Reeves informed the Commissioners of two requests from the City of Greenwood, a motion was made by Commissioner Hancock, seconded by Commissioner Watts, and unanimously approved to transfer all utility accounts for Fire Station #3 into the name of the City of Greenwood; and authorized all of the connections to an outside gas grill at Fire Station #3 with costs to be included in the exchange of checks.

C.     Discussion took place regarding the acreage to retain and options for flood water displacement at the old Grace Street Water Treatment Plant property.

D.     Mr. Reeves reminded the Commissioners of the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and the CPW Annual Awards Banquet.

E.      Commissioner Monaghan stated that he had not received the two reports on gas purchases recently. Mr. Reeves responded that it had not been possible due to time constraints, but they will try to provide these reports. Commissioner Monaghan asked about electric service to an outside customer and Mr. Reeves responded that he is waiting on the customer. Commissioner Monaghan asked Mr. Reeves about a letter regarding sewer to Corrie Court. Mr. Reeves stated that he would be discussing this with Metro. Commissioner Monaghan asked about a Greenwood Development Corporation project and Mr. Reeves responded that he is waiting on the developer. Commissioner Monaghan asked about a reimbursement increase for Tom Burns and Mr. Reeves stated that we will look at the level of reimbursement. Commissioner Monaghan stated his desire to have Mr. Charles Schulze attend the budget meeting and Mr. Reeves stated he would invite him. Commissioner Monaghan inquired about the status of the Marketing Director position and Mr. Reeves stated we are waiting for budget approval. Commissioner Monaghan asked about election of new officers and Mr. Reeves stated that it was on the January agenda.

IV.              A motion was made by Commissioner Hancock, seconded by Commissioner Watts, and unanimously approved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

V.                 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.