GREENWOOD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

MINUTES OF THE December 13, 2006

Regular Hearing

 

The regular meeting of the Greenwood Metropolitan District Commission was held Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 3:00 p.m., in the Training Room of Greenwood Metropolitan District Technical Service Facility, 110 Metro Drive.

 

In attendance:

Bob Haynie                              George Martin              Marsha Meyer

Gene Hancock                         Marion Boone              Bill Moore

Michael G. Monaghan              Wayne Daniel               Jamie Peeler

Byron Smith                             Richard Gentry             Steve Pohlman

Henry Watts                             Roy Hemphill                Brian Waldrep

Richard Coleman                      Paige Holley                 Danny Ware

 

I.        Chairman Haynie called the meeting to order.

 

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

 

III.   Commissioner Hancock moved and Commissioner Smith seconded the motion that the minutes from the November 8, 2006 meeting be approved as amended.  The motion was approved.

 

IV.  The minutes for the November 29, 2006 rate consultant meeting and the November 29, 2006 regular meeting are scheduled to be approved at the next meeting after changes have been made.

 

V.     Wilson Creek Update

Mr. Ware provided the Board with an update on the upgrade at Wilson Creek. 

Mr. Ware reported:

The contractor is pouring concrete for the clarifiers on Phase 1A.  There will be no monthly progress meeting for December.  The meetings will resume on January18, 2007.  The design for phase 1B will remain the same with the exception to build two BNR’s and postpone the EQ Basin.  There is no cost difference between these two alternatives.  Some minor changes were incorporated into the design on phase 1B.  Davis and Floyd will need to go back to DHEC to revise the Preliminary Engineering Report for phase 1B.  The changes to phase 1B will not effect the overall time line.  Phase 1A is scheduled to be completed around September or October.  Commissioner Monaghan said there would be a disadvantage by not having a place to catch the overflows.  More daily flow will be allowed to come through having two BNR’s.  The flow if needed can be split between the two BNR’s and the tower filters.  There are still two more phases scheduled to complete the upgrade – phase 2 and phase 3. 

 

VI.  Service Reports

1. Chairman Haynie asked about the progress on the Bailey Circle Project.  Mr. Martin said Metro will ask for liquated damages.  Commissioner Watts asked what time does the construction crews arrive to work.  Mr. Boone said anywhere from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  Commissioner Smith asked if Metro has discussed this with the contractor.  Mr. Boone said they have and the inspector notes each day what time the crews arrive.

2. Commissioner Monaghan asked about the system in Highland Forest.  Mr. Martin said it was a private system and Metro does not maintain it.  The system in Kimbrook is also private and Metro does maintain it.  Metro charges Kimbrook for service calls.  Some residents in the Highland Forest area would like for Metro to maintain the system.  The difference between these tow is GMD treats the wastewater from Kimbrook and the treatment of Highland Forest is in a private lagoon. 

3. The pictures included in the packet were explained.  The first set is the Oregon Avenue Project.  The second set is the Emerald Road Project.  The third set is the Bailey Circle Project.  A picture of the pump station for Lake Shores phase III was included.  The tree pictures were taken at Georgetown Apartments.

4. Commissioner Watts asked about the UV process at West Alexander.  Mr. Peeler said it was going well.

5. Commissioner Monaghan commented about seeing a lot of Metro personnel working in Stoney Point.  Mr. Martin said Metro knew there would be a lot of work and cost upfront.  All tanks needing to be pumped were pumped.

 

VII.      Report from the Partnership Alliance

Some announcements have been made since the last meeting.  Commissioner Monaghan asked how the closing of the Mathews Mill is going to impact our system.  Mr. Waldrep said they are still considered a permitted industry.  They will be running at least until sometime in February.

 

VIII.   Christmas Ad

Mr. Gentry showed the Board a sample ad that CPW is running on Sunday, December 24, 2006.  The estimated cost for the ad is $320.  Mr. Gentry asked if Metro would like to run a similar ad.  The Board was in agreement to run the ad. 

 

IX.  Commissioner Smith moved and Commissioner Hancock seconded the motion to enter into executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a personnel matter.  The motion was approved. 

 

X.     The Chairman returned the meeting to open session.  No action was taken in executive session.

 

XI.  Commissioner Watts moved and Commissioner Smith seconded the motion to affirm the staff recommendation regarding penalties on Self Regional Hospital Service Center.  The motion was approved. 

 

A letter will be sent to Self Regional from the chairman affirming staff’s recommendation.

 

XII.      Commissioner Monaghan moved and Commissioner Hancock seconded the motion to send a letter to all parties involved in the Laurens County service issue stating that Metro has no interest at this time in serving areas outside of the county.  The motion was approved. 

 

The letter from the chairman will be sent to Laurens County Sewer and Water Commission, Mike Pitts, Laurens County Council, and Greenwood County Council.  The Board will also receive a copy of the letter.

 

XIII.   Commissioner Monaghan would like a system to be developed so that any Commissioner can attend any meeting that is scheduled (i.e. preconstruction, monthly progress meetings).  Mr. Martin said Metro does try to do that.  Commissioner Monaghan said Metro cannot let the contractor drive our agenda; Metro is paying them, they are not paying us.  Commissioner Monaghan said that Metro had a meeting scheduled the same time as a CPW meeting and they were unable to attend the Metro meeting.  Chairman Haynie stated he will not be able to attend the majority of those meetings, but he does appreciate being notified of when the meeting is scheduled.  Commissioner Monaghan stated he might not be able to make all of the meetings and if there is a special circumstance, state it.  Mr. Martin said Metro will try to do that.

 

XIV.   Chairman Haynie asked Mr. Hemphill if he has started the process on challenging the County on Metro’s funds.  Mr. Hemphill said he has not.  The Board had previously thought this should be done after January, 2007. 

 

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