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Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Central Arkansas Water Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed various agenda items including employee recognition for long-term service, financial reporting, and the approval of several operational contracts. Key actions involved approving construction contracts for water main installations, emergency repairs for critical equipment at Lake Maumelle, and software maintenance services for the customer information system. Furthermore, the board authorized the implementation of redundant internet access services to ensure operational continuity and discussed cybersecurity efforts. Updates were provided on historic preservation nominations, pollution reduction grants, and departmental reports concerning finance, customer service, and engineering activities.
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Central Arkansas Water Board Of Commissioners Agenda
The agenda for the meeting included several critical items for discussion and potential approval. Key financial matters involved receiving the Financial Report, reviewing the Consent Agenda which included approval for network cabling installation at the James T. Harvey (JTH) Administration Building, and addressing the Non-Consent Agenda. The Non-Consent Agenda featured a request for a resolution to proclaim March 2026 as "Procurement Month," consideration of a Change Order not to exceed $710,000 for a solar shade parking structure with a photovoltaic system at the JTH Administration Building, and updates on the Rate Stabilization Account and Watershed activities. Department reports were also scheduled for information sharing.
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board of Commissioners Agenda
The agenda includes a ClearEsult-Entergy Arkansas check presentation, approval of the minutes from the November 13, 2025, regular meeting, and a public comment period. The financial report and chief executive's report are also on the agenda. Consent agenda items include annual contracts for asphalt and concrete surface repairs, fleet maintenance, 2-inch galvanized water main replacements in North Little Rock, and annual professional audit services. The non-consent agenda includes approval of the 2026 Financial Plan. An executive session is scheduled for the annual review of the General Counsel and CEO.
Nov 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Commissioners Agenda
The meeting included discussion of commissioner recognition, a financial report, and a chief executive's report. Approvals were requested for the annual contract for utility locate services with Arkansas Utility Protection Services, Inc., the purchase of various sizes and types of water meters from multiple vendors, the annual contract renewal of Dialpad, Inc. for unified communications, the annual water storage tank cleaning & inspection contract with Leher Painting Enterprises, the 12-inch water main installation on Crystal Valley Road, a change order for the West Pulaski Water Main Extension, the annual purchase of chemicals, and Bringle Creek Access Project Funds. Additionally, there was a request for approval of a construction contract with Carson & Associates for construction of a new Watershed Management office. The agenda included an executive session for the annual review of the General Counsel and CEO and department reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
