COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS
Minutes of June 14, 2007

A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Public Works was held on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.,
in the Boardroom at 121 West Court Avenue.

In attendance:

1. Chairman Watts called the meeting to order and Mr. Barnett gave the invocation. 

           

A.  Chairman Watts reminded the Commissioners of discussion at a previous meeting about the possibility of deleting impact fees from sprinkler meters where there was an existing service to the residence noting that a decision would need to be made. A motion was made by Commissioner Monaghan to delete impact fees on sprinkler meters, seconded by Chairman Watts, and unanimously approved. 

   Chairman Watts presented a request from Ms. Ogletree for a fund transfer in the amount of $650,771.58 from the 2003 Bond Construction Fund into the General operating Fund. A motion was made by Commissioner Monaghan, seconded by Chairman Watts, and unanimously approved.  

Manager Reeves reported on progress with completing paperwork to finalize the Corley annexation. He noted that no further delays were anticipated now that the letter from the City had been delivered for the Genetic Center. Commissioner Monaghan commented on sewer pipes being laid out in an area next to the COC. Mr. Burnett stated that they were for the Anderson property. Mr. Reeves noted discussion had taken place on annexation and no decision had been made. Chairman Watts inquired about the Timms property. Mr. Reeves responded that Mr. Timms had made no indication whatsoever toward annexation, and noted that another building had already been started. Mr. Reeves added that at one time Mr. Timms had indicated that he would leave the first building outside of the City limit and annex the remaining buildings. Mr. Reeves noted that Mr. Timms was informed that it could take up to six months from the time he lets us know to have sewer available. Mr. Gentry referred to a color ad that was to run for a couple of weeks and then in black and white after that time. He reported that he was putting together a Power Point presentation for Gleams showing ways to save energy.

IV.       Other Business:
                          
1.   Chairman Watts inquired about the status of the Grace Street property. Manager Reeves responded that a letter was sent to Jim Kier along with the revised resolution and that nothing had been heard back. He informed the Commissioners of a telephone call from Billy Nicholson who indicated that Chuck Watson wanted to schedule a meeting and would be in touch. He reported that as of this date, nothing had been heard from Mr. Watson. Mr. Nicholson indicated some thoughts during the phone conversation that maybe CPW had insurance coverage that would take care of some of our concerns. Mr. Reeves stated that he told Mr. Nicholson that was true but is not the main concern of the Board. The concern is that there is still liability and whether or not we have insurance coverage does not matter. Chairman Watts noted that County Council had met at least once since the Board sent the information over to them. Chairman Watts stated that the record should show that CPW would not just sit and let nothing happen. Manager Reeves noted that Mr. Nicholson had asked him if a vote was anticipated today, and was told that it was not. He stated that he told Mr. Nicholson there was not a particular rush, but we would not be willing to sit here for several months waiting on them to do something. Chairman Watts stated the need to move on it by July.

V.        Executive Session
             
            A motion was made by Commissioner Monaghan, seconded by Chairman Watts, and unanimously approved to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and a legal matter.  
           
VI.       With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

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