Charleston Water System

The board meeting agenda encompasses proceedings for the Board of Commissioners and three standing committees: Public Contract and Finance, Administrative, Personnel, and Public Relations, and Regulatory and Property. Key discussion topics include the adoption of a resolution for the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, a recap of the SC Black Expo, and updates on wastewater rate increases for the Town of Ravenel. Furthermore, the meeting addresses community outreach efforts, the West Ashley Sewer Tunnel extension, wastewater quality reports, lead service line project status, and property updates. Major business includes financial reports, staff recognition for the SC Environmental Conference, updates on various infrastructure projects such as roof replacements and utility relocations, and an executive session regarding legal and sanitation contract matters.

The Board of Commissioners meeting agenda includes administering the Oath of Office to a newly elected member, followed by the election of the Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for 2026, and the appointment of Chairpersons for the Standing Committees. The agenda is structured to include separate meetings for the Public Contract and Finance Committee, Administrative, Personnel, and Public Relations Committee, and Regulatory and Property Committee. Key topics for committee discussions include the Quarterly Investment Report, Quarterly Financial Data, a CIS Project priority of payments, a 2026 SC Black Expo Sponsorship Opportunity, updates on Community Outreach and the West Ashley Sewer Tunnel Extension, Quarterly Recruitment Status Report, and updates to Water/Wastewater Policy Manuals and leasing agreements. The subsequent Commissioners' Meeting will address monthly customer service activity, financial reports, CEO/Staff reports on upcoming professional days and local water requests, reports from the Standing Committees, and discussions on major capital project requests, including change orders for the West Ashley Transmission Main Extension and the Hanahan Water Treatment Plant project. An Executive Session is planned to discuss attorney consultation on matters including a Waterkeeper Notice of Intent, Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT), and a BCWS Wholesale Contract.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the approval of the October 6, 2022 Commission Meeting Minutes, a proposed amendment to the Bylaws, discussions regarding Insurance, Name and Logo Challenge, and Capital Projects including the Compost Project and the SCIIP Application. Further agenda items cover Branding, a Citizen's Participation segment, and Financial Discussions pertaining to the 2022 and 2023 Budgets, Payables, Audit, and Bank Account status.

The meeting agenda includes several key discussions: a review of insurance matters, discussion surrounding a name and logo challenge, a recap of a facility tour, and ongoing branding discussions, including updates from the Ad Hoc RFQ/RFP Committee. Other topics involve an update from South Carolina DHEC regarding a General Permit, a financial discussion covering the 2022 and 2023 budgets, payables, and bank accounts, and an update on the CRRRA Request for Proposal Review Committee.