Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lester D. Smith’s organization
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Central Alabama Water Regular Board of Directors' Meeting Minutes
The Board adopted a resolution commending a Senior Total Rewards Analyst for over 21 years of service. Approval was granted for a three-year agreement with SmartDollar for an employee financial wellness and coaching program. The Board also approved an agreement with Element 4 for IT-related enterprise professional services and engineering. Additionally, the Board created the position of General Counsel and retained R. Shan Paden for the role. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter into an executive session to discuss legal and security matters.
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Central Alabama Water Board Of Directors Special Called Meeting
The board meeting focused on the appointment of Marsh USA LLC as the Insurance Broker of Record for property and casualty insurance placements. The board authorized the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documentation and granted the new broker permission to review existing policies and provide recommendations for coverage.
Jul 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Central Alabama Water Regular Meeting
The board conducted elections for officers, including Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. They adopted a resolution commending a staff member for service. Several business items were approved, including consulting services for HRIS implementation, IT-related enterprise professional services, a bid extension for janitorial services, and a bid award for landscape restoration. Additionally, the board approved an agreement transfer for a recreational site, established dates for future meetings, and held an executive session to discuss pending legal matters.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Central Alabama Water Board of Directors Regular Board of Directors' Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included a presentation on capital expenditures and an update on the Lake Purdy Dam project. The Board adopted a resolution commending a distribution technician for twenty years of service. Additionally, the Board approved several agreements, including a two-year contract with JD Power for customer satisfaction studies, a three-year term agreement with ADP for a human resources information system, a one-year consultative agreement with Gallagher Insurance for employee benefits, and a project agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for data warehouse implementation. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters, subsequently authorizing the retention of legal counsel for a specific litigation case.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
