Recent activity at Orange Water And Sewer Authority
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Orange Water And Sewer Authority Special Meeting
The meetings centered on a comprehensive rate study work session, focusing on cost-of-service and rate design analysis. Discussions involved reviewing customer usage characteristics, potential modifications to customer rate classifications, and the legal and financial frameworks governing the authority's ratemaking. Comparisons were made with rate structures of other North Carolina water and sewer utilities to guide the scope and goals for the ongoing rate study.
Oct 8, 2026·
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The Board discussed several key operational and policy topics. Key agenda items included an update on PFAS Guiding Principles and drought conditions, the initiation of nominations for the Board of Directors Vice Chair, and a review of the Forest Management Program. The Board also discussed potential updates to the Emergency Water Loss Policy to improve administrative processes and customer communications. Additionally, the meeting included reports on the status of the Development Services program improvement initiatives and a semiannual update on the Capital Improvements Program.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Orange Water And Sewer Authority Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
The board meeting covered several items, including announcements regarding PAS guiding principles, staffing changes, and finance committee meetings. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing where property owners raised concerns about forestry management impacts on their farm and requested a buffer zone. The board moved to have staff investigate and provide additional information on this request. Additionally, the board processed a consent agenda, opened nominations for the vice chair position, and received a detailed presentation regarding the agency's forest management program.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting
Orange Water Sewer Authority Board of Directors Board of Directors' Meeting
The meeting included an introduction of the new director of human resources. Several announcements were made regarding upcoming discussions with the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and the Orange County Board of Health concerning drought conditions and draft guiding principles. The board authorized a rescheduling of a communications workshop and acknowledged a resignation. The agenda covered petitions from the public, staff, and board members, including a request to expedite the discussion on a property purchase. The board reviewed and approved a consent agenda covering surplus property disposal, water treatment plant projects, state funding applications, and financial reports. Additionally, the board held a discussion regarding the potential acquisition of a vacant lot at 112 Glossen Circle, addressing community concerns about the encroachment of utility projects on residential land and the strategic need for long-term campus planning.
