Emily Roach

The Board of Directors met to address several operational and financial matters. Key discussion topics included employee recognition, consent agenda items such as monthly financial and maintenance reports, and updates on IT initiatives. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2027 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and rate increases. Detailed presentations covered the financial status, strategic plan integration, water and sewer rate analysis, departmental budget initiatives for Administration, Finance, Engineering, IT, and Operations, and a plan for debt issuance to support capital projects.

The board discussed several items including a review of monthly financial reports, capital improvement program updates, and maintenance activities. Key presentations covered the proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program and an overview of the proposed FY 2027 budget and rates. The discussion included details on water main replacement projects, sewer system upgrades, procurement procedures using OMNIA Partners, and plans for a new billing system implementation. The board also addressed future infrastructure needs, long-term rate projections, and the integration of data analytics into utility planning.

The Board of Directors discussed several key items, including the status of reservoir water levels, ongoing infrastructure projects like the Old Lynchburg Road Water Interconnect, and the procurement of sewer rehabilitation services. Significant attention was given to the proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program, covering water main replacements, sewer system expansions in neighborhoods like Buckingham Circle and Bellair, and the transition to a new customer billing system. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative initiatives such as facility security upgrades, cloud migration, and arc flash hazard assessments.

The Board discussed monthly financial reports, including water loss tracking and non-revenue water usage, and received updates on the Capital Improvement Program, IT security and access control, and ongoing RWSA project negotiations. A presentation was provided for the proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program, detailing new and ongoing projects such as Risk and Resiliency Assessment recommendations, the 5th Street Aerial Sewer Replacement, North Fork and Camelot Pump Station improvements, Barracks West and Townwood Water Main replacements, the Airport Trunk Sewer Upgrade, and the Avon Operations Center construction. The Board authorized the advertisement for a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program and discussed the recruitment process for the Director of Finance.

The Board of Directors meeting included a service recognition for a long-term employee and a review of the monthly consent agenda items, including reports on capital improvement programs and infrastructure updates. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation on the FY 2027 rate study, which examined various capital funding scenarios, customer growth projections, and the potential impact on monthly user bills. Additionally, the Board received a report on a facilities condition assessment for multiple pump stations and discussed future improvements. A resolution was adopted regarding the official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of a future borrowing. The Board also conducted an executive session to perform the Executive Director's mid-year review.