Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION November 11, 2021 PUBLIC MEETING Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. 5:00 p.m. Via Zoom Conferencing BUSINESS Request for funds to do test drilling for future water MEMBERS PRESENT supply Richard Symmes, President Mr. Winkler, ED Director, introduced Mr. McKee, Water Kenneth Davenport, Secretary Superintendent, who briefed members on the need to David Eicks perform test drilling for the long-term planning of the Perry Washington drinking water system. Mr. McKee stated over the last several years there has been a review of geological STAFF PRESENT Greg Winkler, ED Director maps and well logs to determine sites for future wells Karen Soetenga, Specialist and it is now time to do test drilling. Test drilling will tell Mike Austin, Commission Attorney if it can sustain high volume pumping. Mr. McKee stated the third phase will consist of doing a larger OHTERS PRESENT production test well to determine if a wellfield can be Doug Whitham, City Controller developed. Mr. McKee briefed members on the cost of Darren Grile, Anderson Light and Power phase 2, the test drilling, which amounts to Neal McKee, Water Superintendent $162,000.00. Discussion followed. Ken DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin Counselor Crumes Mr. DeLaBastide, Herald Bulletin, asked what amount Lindsey Brown, Citizen of water is hoped be provided. Mr. McKee stated 5-7M gallons per day. Brief discussion followed. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING Counselor Crumes asked what company is being used. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Mr. McKee stated the hydrogeological study is being Mr. Symmes, at 5:01 pm., established a quorum with four (4) members present. done by Eagon and Associates. Brief discussion followed. MINUTES Mr. Davenport moved to approve the October 11, 2021 Mr. Eicks made a motion to approve phase two of minutes as presented. Mr. Eicks seconded. A roll call hydrogeological study in the amount of $162,000.00 vote was taken. and Mr. Davenport seconded. A roll call vote was Mr. Symmes, yes taken. Mr. Eicks, yes Mr. Symmes, yes Mr. Davenport, yes Mr. Eicks, yes Mr. Washington, yes Mr. Davenport, yes Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. Mr. Washington, yes Motion passed unanimously; 4 yes, 0 no. FINANCIALS / INVOICES Commission members reviewed financials and MISCELLANEOUS invoices. Mr. Austin, Commission Attorney, briefed members on the inability of the Commission to speak publicly on Mr. Eicks moved to approve the invoices totaling matters related to Bingham Square Apartments due to $163,045.96. Mr. Davenport seconded. A roll call vote the legal aspects of the matter and stated an Executive was taken. Mr. Symmes, yes Session could be set. Discussion followed. Mr. Eicks, yes Mr. Davenport, yes Mr. Brown, Citizen, asked about the inspections that Mr. Washington, yes were to have taken place. Mr. Austin stated Bingham was not allowing access to a few of the buildings. Brief discussion followed. Meeting adjourned at 5:31pm Page 2