Hannah Rutherford

The board meeting covered several operational and project-related updates. Key topics included progress reports on the Phase III project in Hancock/Lee County, the Dryden sewer project, Western Lee sewer design and easement work, the Maple Hill generator delivery, and the Stone Creek RT 421 water line extension. Additionally, the board authorized the transfer of project management documentation to Rinker Design Associates and rescheduled the upcoming meeting date due to a conflict with an annual conference. A closed session was held to discuss contract and personnel matters, followed by a formal certification of the closed meeting proceedings.

The Board of Directors conducted their regular monthly meeting. Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and the financial report. The Director's Report provided operational and project overviews, specifically detailing progress on Phase III Hancock Co, TN/Lee Co, VA, Dryden Sewer, Western Lee Sewer, Maple Hill, and the Stone Creek RT 421 Extension, which will be funded partially by LENOWISCO. Under New Business, the board authorized the Director to sign documentation for de-obligating remaining funds from the Maple Hill Project at the request of VDH.

The Lee County Public Service Authority's Board of Directors convened for their regular monthly meeting. The Director's report included updates on several projects such as Stickleyville Extension, Phase III Hancock Co, TN/Lee Co, VA, Dryden Sewer, Western Lee Sewer, Maple Hill, Blackwater/Flower Gap, and Ocoonita/Smyth-Miller Chapel Interconnection. The board was updated on the PSA's new billing system, transitioning from postcard bills to full-color 8.5 x 11 bills. The board voted to move their November meeting to December 2 and agreed to change December 24 to a full-day holiday.

The Lee County Public Service Authority's Board of Directors conducted their meeting. The board discussed the financial report, focusing on the operating account and the potential for better interest rates on Certificates of Deposit. Director Puckett provided an overview of PSA operations and projects, including updates on the Maple Hill, Giles Hollow, Cross Creek/Dryden/Hickory Flats Sewer, St. Charles Phase III, Western Lee Sewer, Blackwater/Fairview/TN Line Extension, Ocoonita-Smyth/Miller Chapel Interconnection, and Phase III Hancock Co, TN/Lee Co, VA projects. The board elected officers and agreed to award contracts for the Maple Hill Community Project. They also agreed to post meeting minutes to the PSA's website. A closed session was held to discuss contracts and personnel matters.

The Lee County Public Service Authority's Board of Directors convened for their regular monthly meeting. The Director's report provided an overview of PSA operations and projects, including the Stickleyville Extension, Phase III Hancock Co, TN/Lee Co, VA, Dryden Sewer, Western Lee Sewer, Maple Hill, Blackwater/Flower Gap, and Ocoonita/Smyth-Miller Chapel Interconnection projects. The board voted to reject all bids for the Ocoonita/Smyth -- Miller Chapel Interconnection project due to high costs and will readvertise at a later date. The board also addressed a customer request regarding account policy, affirming that the existing policy must be followed.