Justin Metz

The meeting covered several significant items, including the introduction of a new Commissioner and the Compensation Study presented by Hanna Resource Group, the findings of which the Board will take under advisement. Monitoring reports were presented for General Manager, Wastewater/Water Operations, and Engineering. A key action was the approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Wholesale User Agreement with Meade County Water District, authorizing the acting Chairman to execute the document once signed by Meade County Water District. The Board also approved the 2025 Budget for review and compilation.

The Special Meeting addressed several critical items including the Election of Officers, where the current slate was maintained by acclamation. Key discussions involved the December 2015 Treasurer's Report, which indicated some fund losses for the month but positive net income for the year, and updates on the Sewer BRAC grant transfer from HCWD2. The Board approved several consent agenda items related to bid awards for Asphalt Restoration & Spot Repairs, treatment chemicals, scrap material disposal, and wastewater treatment plant equipment replacements. Approvals were also granted for extensions to a Letter of Credit. Furthermore, the Board authorized staff to submit a Public Service Commission application for the LWC Interconnect Project finance plan and awarded a conditional bid for the associated Transmission Main and Pump Station contract. Other actions included authorizing a Rural Development loan application for a water transmission main extension to serve Meade County, authorizing the creation of a part-time Building Attendant position, and changing the safety boot reimbursement amount. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss litigation, followed by action to authorize legal counsel to proceed on the litigation item.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The Treasurer's Report was presented, with a discussion on electrical expenses at a booster pump station. The General Manager's Report covered the filling of tanks and main breaks at Fort Knox, as well as federal funds for Hardin County and Radcliff City. The Operations Report included a discussion of water loss due to a main break. An update was given on the Muldraugh Water Treatment Plant project. A resolution was approved to recognize the service and retirement of Tim Osborne, County Systems Distribution Supervisor.

The board discussed various topics including entering a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. They reviewed and approved the November 2015 Treasurer's report, highlighting positive net income across all five funds and a significant improvement in the Radcliff Sewer fund. The General Manager's report covered the Louisville Water Interconnect project, including a substantial increase in the estimated cost and a multi-year financing plan. The Operations Manager and Engineering Manager presented their respective reports, addressing sewer system overflows and other board questions. The board approved contracting with Stantec Consulting Services for Ft. Knox sewer projects, funded through additional CLIN funds.

The board meetings covered a range of topics including financial reports, operations updates, engineering reports, and various action items. Key discussions included the impact of Public Service Commission Order 2020-00085 on funds, stormwater billing fees for Radcliff, and the approval of contracts for projects such as the Seminole Force Main Extension and Wastewater Sludge Hauling. The board also addressed personnel matters, including the approval of a contract for the General Manager and recognition of employee retirements. Insurance renewals, budget approvals, and emergency expenditures were also part of the agenda.