Jeff Chapman

The Greenwood Metropolitan District Commission held a regular meeting where they discussed a sanitary sewer overflow in Ware Shoals, the commencement of the annual audit process, and a Community Development Block Grant for the College Heights Project. They also reviewed submittals for engineering services at the West Alexander and Wilson Creek Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Service reports were discussed, including clarifications on sewer backups and pump replacements in the Low Pressure System. Progress meetings were held for the Teijin and Sullivan Phase II projects. The Milwee CDBG project bid opening was announced for the next meeting. The commission also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The Greenwood Metropolitan District Commission held a regular meeting to discuss various administrative and action items. Bids for the 2019/2020 CIPP Lining Project were received and will be reviewed. The approval of the August 28, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes was tabled. The commission also discussed and tabled the approval of the updated Personnel Handbook. Approval was granted to receive bids for polymer and Magnesium Hydroxide. Additionally, the commission approved the purchase of short-liner materials from PipePatch. The General Manager informed the Commission about a published article regarding their general obligation bond request to the County. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss personnel, contractual, and legal matters.

The Greenwood Metropolitan District Commission held a regular meeting where discussions included updates from the Greenwood Partnership Alliance regarding recent projects, investments, and job creation. There were inquiries about the challenges in filling job positions and strategies to address workforce qualifications. The commission also discussed financial reports, including concerns about decreased flows from Ascend and Fuji, and the need to communicate with Fuji to understand the reasons for the flow reduction. The upcoming Public Hearing on Rates was announced. Additionally, there was a discussion about new ownership of the New Haven Apartments and potential impacts on sewer service, as well as the condition of the apartment's collection system. The meeting also touched on hay cutting activities on Siloam Church Road. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel issue and legal advice, but no action was required afterward.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. Bids for a compact excavator were received and will be reviewed, with a recommendation to follow at the next meeting. The Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Report was presented, highlighting an "Unmodified Opinion" and the receipt of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The NPDES Permit for West Alexander was received, including amendable cyanide limits and increased toxicity monitoring. The bid for Project Café' / Teijin was awarded, pending funding agency approval, and the Hay Lease Agreement was approved with an option to extend. Financial reports were reviewed, including balances as of October 31, 2018, and discussions on operating expenses, net revenue, and capital expenditures. An executive session was held to discuss contractual, legal, and personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and updates from the Greenwood Partnership Alliance (GPA) regarding capital investments and job creation in Greenwood County. The GPA responded to multiple requests for information and is working with the County on the Locate South Carolina Site Enhancement Incentive. The commission also discussed awarding bids for an asphalt roller and a rights-of-way tractor, as well as an additional charge to the CIPP project. Permission was requested and granted to receive bids to replace a damaged trailer and to have the Serpentex conveyor repaired at the Wilson Creek Sludge Handling Facility. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding a contractual matter.