Finance Committee Minutes – April 21, 2015

For your consideration, please review the minutes for the Finance Committee Meeting from April 21, 2015:

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PRESENT: Donald Elliott, Chairman
John A. Cason, Commissioner
Tom Boland, Commissioner

NOT PRESENT: Ronald E. Perry, Commissioner

ALSO PRESENT: Steve Swan, Executive Director
John Donaghy, Chief Financial Officer

Chairman Elliott called the meeting to order at 3:07 PM.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

There being no citizens who wished to address the Commission, Chairman Elliott closed the Public Comment Period

APPROVAL

Commissioner Cason made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to adopt the minutes of the March 17, 2015 Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried 2-0-0.

DISCUSSION

1. SR 99 Easement – S. Swan
S. Swan provided an update on State Route 99 Easement. Mr. Swan stated this project will serve 3 different access locations and loop 2 sections on water line in addition to providing fire protection to Sterling Industrial Park. Mr. Swan recommended the Commissioners meet with the Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce, representative from DOT, Fire Department and EMS Division to discuss further.

2. End of March Financials – J. Donaghy
Mr. Donaghy reviewed the current financials with the Committee members.

3. Rate Resolution Change and Status – J. Donaghy
Mr. Donaghy discussed revision of rates and charges for water and sewer services.

4. 2016 Budget – J. Donaghy
Mr. Donaghy stated there are 10 operating divisions and he will be meeting with each division to review the budget.

5. Cost of Name Change
Commissioner Elliott discussed the issue of changing the name to remove ‘Joint’. The Committee agreed to place on agenda for next Commissioners meeting May 7th.

There being no additional business to bring before the Finance Committee, Chairman Elliott adjourned the meeting at 5:05 PM.