Allan F. Clum

The Commission Meeting agenda included several operational and financial items. Key discussions involved recognitions for the WEFTEC Operations Challenge Team Controlled Chaos, the Operator's NACWA Peak Performance Award, and the Hurricane Helene MPW Response Team. The General Manager's report covered updates on Environmental Operator's Week, SCIIP, CRRRA, the Lead and Copper Rule Revision, and the Gramling Aquifer. The Personnel Committee recommended adding Veteran's Day as an observed holiday, increasing the total from 12 to 13 days. The Executive Session was scheduled to receive legal advice regarding the appellate case Snee Farm Lakes v. The Commission of Public Works and the civil case James N. Deierlein, Jr. et al. vs. Commission of Public Works, as well as for discussion of employment matters.

The agenda focuses on the Commission's oversight responsibilities, including a review of the financial report, department reports, and an update on the SCIIP and energy management incentive programs. Committee reports will be presented for the Water Supply & Resources, Audit, Finance, and Personnel committees. A key action item involves the potential authorization for the General Manager to execute a water contract with Sensusone East Cooper MOB, LLC, involving a reimbursement for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled to receive legal advice concerning a specific court case and to discuss personnel and contractual employment matters.

The Commission Meeting agenda includes standard items such as the Call to Order, compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of staff for the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award and a community member. Key discussion items involve reports on financial status and General Manager/Department updates, including progress on the TOMP Dewatering Project, Worker's Comp, Santee River Basin Council update, and the Septic System Maintenance Launch Update. Standing committee reports from Audit, Finance, and Personnel committees are scheduled, although the Audit and Finance Committees did not meet in December. The agenda concludes with a Calendar Look-Ahead and an Executive Session to receive legal advice regarding two specific appellate and civil cases, and to discuss employee matters.

The agenda for the Commission Meeting includes standard call to order and Freedom of Information Act compliance checks. Key discussion items feature a presentation on the CIS V5 Upgrade, updates on RO3 Electrical Upgrades and the SCIIP Project, a review of the Draft CIP Workshop Agenda, and discussion of the 2026 CWS Purchased Capacity Rate Increase. Further items include committee reports and an Executive Session to receive legal advice related to James N. Deierlein, Jr. et al. vs. Commission of Public Works, and discussion regarding employment matters.

Key discussion items for the Commission Meeting include a presentation on the CIS V5 Upgrade, updates on RO3 Electrical Upgrades and SCIIP, review of the Draft CIP Workshop Agenda with a 5-year project list, and discussion regarding the 2026 CWS Purchased Capacity Rate Increase. The agenda also allocates time for the Financial Report, General Manager's Report, and reports from the Town of Mount Pleasant and MPW Standing Committees (Audit, Finance, and Personnel, none of which met in January). The Executive Session is scheduled to address legal advice concerning the case of James N. Deierlein, Jr. et al. vs. Commission of Public Works, and a confidential discussion regarding employee matters.