August 21, 2019 Joint Capital Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes


The A-B Tech/Buncombe County Joint Capital Advisory Committee convened a meeting on August 21, at 8:30 a.m. in the Simpson Administration Building.

The following members of the committee were present. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Commissioner; Matt Kern, Board of Trustee; Roger Metcalf, Board of Trustee; Al Whiteside, Commissioner

Others present for the meeting included: Dennis King, President; Dirk Wilmoth, CFO; Matt Evans, Financial Planning Analyst Buncombe County; Robert Lane, Community Member; Patti Cameron, Administrative Assistant to the Office of the President of A-B Tech.

 

Call to Order

Call to Order at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019

 

Introductions

Dr. King opened the meeting at 8:35 a.m. with introductions, followed by an explanation of the committee’s purpose and supporting background information. Dr. King further asked the committee if they would like to retain Patti Cameron, Administrative Assistant to the President’s Office as administrative support to the committee. All were in agreement with this recommendation. Dr. King excused himself from the meeting to allow for open discussion.

 

Committee Nominations

Mr. Kern motioned to nominate community member Dr. Bob Lane to sit on the committee, as an At-Large member. Dr. Lane presented to the group his qualifications, interests, and background. Ms. Beach-Ferrara seconded the motion. No other nominations were presented, all in agreement; none opposed, motion carried Dr. Lane will join the committee as an At-Large voting member. Voting membership will include Matt Kern, Roger Metcalf, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Al Whiteside, and Robert Lane.

 

By-Laws Discussion

The committee determined the development of the committee’s structure and by-laws will be an early action item for the group. They agreed to utilize the by-laws of the Buncombe Co. /Asheville School Joint Committee as a template. Mr. Evans will provide and circulate the by-laws of the Buncombe Co. /Asheville School Joint Committee before the next meeting. Mr. Kern motioned to nominate Mr. Metcalf as the chair of the committee, seconded by Ms. Beach-Ferrara. All in agreement, none opposed, motion carried. Mr. Metcalf, A-B Tech Board of Trustee, will chair the A-B Tech/Buncombe County Joint Advisory Committee.

 

Article 46 Anticipated Requests

Dr. Wilmoth presented to the committee a review of anticipated requests for additional Article 46 funds as approved and recommended by the Board of Trustees.

  • A-B Tech Enka
    • New TCC Roof.
    • Emergency Projects Request to relieve Buncombe County Operating Budget (Minimum of $40k).
    • Address energy consumption before addressing supply needs by moving quickly to implement recommendations provided through an energy audit by Waste Reduction Partners (WRP) in 2017.
    • Convert present lighting campus-wide with energy-efficient LEDs.

The committee discussed the material presented and requested Mr. Evans provide the committee with an updated account of the Article 46 funds from the County.

 

Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 29, at 1:30 p.m. at A-B Tech. The primary discussion will center on the creation of committee by-laws.

 

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Patti Cameron
Administrative Assistant to the President’s Office