March 13, 2006
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners of
Columbus, Georgia was held at the office of the Columbus Water Works on Monday,
March 13, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., the following Commissioners being present:
Kathelen Amos, Chairperson
Harry Vernon, Treasurer
James Yancey
Phillip Thayer
Mayor Robert Poydasheff
Receipt of the Minutes of the February 13, 2006, meeting was
acknowledged by the Board and approved as written.
Management presented the reports from the Division of Operations and
Technical Services, Division of Engineering and Division of Strategic and
Master Plan Implementation. Following each presentation, the Board
acknowledged the Division Reports for the month of February.
Management gave a brief update on three of the six Strategy Teams which
have been implemented. They are as follows:
Strategy Team Two is leading the effort to implement the strategy to Strengthen
Regional Economic Potential. An objective of the strategy is to Achieve
Industry/Business Credentials and Certifications. A tactic is to Develop an
Action Plan for ISO 9001 and 14001 Certification.
Strategy Team Four is leading the effort to implement the strategy to Optimize
Infrastructure Performance. An objective of the strategy is to Identify and
Prioritize Critical Assets for Repair/Replacement. This objective can be
achieved through an asset management program.
Strategy Team Five is leading the effort to implement the strategy to Develop a
Sustainable Workforce. An objective of the strategy is to Develop/Increase
the Pool of Leadership Talent. The team has developed a Succession Plan which
is currently being implemented.
The Financial Report for the month of February including Ft. Benning,
along with the Meter Reading, Employee and Customer Services? Reports, were
presented to the Board. Following discussion, motion was made and seconded to
accept the reports. Motion carried.
Last on the agenda, President Turner gave an update on the Metro
Atlanta/Middle Chattahoochee Water meeting, Chattahoochee Basin Advisory
Committee meeting, Discovery Channel visit and Southeastern Lakes Watershed
Management Conference. The reports are on file. The Board acknowledged
President Turner?s reports.
Also, President Turner provided copies of letters thanking members of
the staff for their participation and services provided from various
organizations and individuals. The Board acknowledged Management?s report.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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Emory E. Blount, Secretary
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