Douglas Shackelford

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.

The Board of Commissioners meeting included discussion and approval considerations for several key items. These included the approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting, financial reports, information sharing on the Rate Stabilization Account and lessons learned from international experiences. The agenda also covered the Chief Executive's report and a consent agenda that featured an annual lease agreement for equipment, water main relocation, construction of a booster pump station, and the purchase of Structured Query Language Enterprise. Additionally, the non-consent agenda addressed construction contracts for the Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant Renewal and Resiliency Project.

The Board of Commissioners discussed several key items, including a legislative update for 2025, an amendment to the bylaws of Central Arkansas Water concerning remote attendance at meetings, and galvanized water main replacements in North Little Rock. They also discussed participation to upsize a water main from JFK to Gravel Ridge, pavement improvements at the Lake Maumelle Pump Station, and the renewal of an annual software maintenance and support contract with Cayenta. Furthermore, the agenda included a memorandum of understanding for Project Boar, the reappointment of Jay Barth as a commissioner, the appointment of 2025-2026 officers, and resolutions authorizing the issuance of water revenue bonds for the Jack H. Wilson Renewal and Resiliency Project, as well as for capital costs of a new Lake Maumelle raw water line. Additional discussions covered the James T. Harvey Administration Building renovation and dam inspection services at Lake Maumelle, Lake Winona, and Jackson Reservoir.

The Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key items. An employee introduction was made, and the board discussed and adopted the proposed rate resolution for 2023-2032. They also considered and unanimously approved amendments to Resolution 2023-01, including provisions for reducing or canceling rate increases under certain conditions and adopting additional residential rates for customers eligible for federal assistance programs. The approval of the 2023 Financial Plan was granted. The board was presented with information on collaborative delivery methods and how a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) process can benefit the Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant renewal and resiliency project. Approvals were granted for a lease agreement for backhoes, excavators, and a skid steer, a construction contract for water main replacements in North Little Rock, and the purchase of materials for the West Pulaski Water Main Extension. Additionally, an annual contract with USGS for streamflow and water quality monitoring was approved.

The Central Arkansas Water Board of Commissioners convened a series of regular meetings where they addressed various key issues. Discussions included presentations on ancillary fees and charges, updates on the DeGray Lake project, and summaries of measures for the legislative session. The board approved contracts for concrete and asphalt restoration, streamflow monitoring, and construction of a transmission main. Updates were provided on water quality and financial operations. Other topics included watershed management, procurement of professional services, payments to retain the DeGray Lake Right of First Refusal, cybersecurity, and a proposed Lake Ouachita Allocation Agreement. The board also discussed the Strategic Plan 2020, the 2016 audit, continuing education for the CEO, and an Information Technology Master Plan. They approved banking service agreements, reviewed employee development, and received updates on the Maumelle merger. Additionally, they discussed a study plan to examine the impacts of mountain biking on erosion and water quality, and appointed a new trustee for employee savings plans.