The meeting involved the election of commission officers for the upcoming fiscal year and the approval of the meeting calendar. Key items included the ratification and approval of various contracts for water/wastewater chemicals, hauling services, utility locating, insurance coverages, and equipment procurement. The board reviewed the financial performance report, which covered operating income, capital projects, debt status, and purchased power reserves. Commissioners also discussed the potential grandfathering of solar customers and strategic planning for the Western Complex.
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Utilities Commission, City of New Smyrna Beach Reorganizational and Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda outlines the annual reorganization of the Commission, including the election of officers and the approval of the 2027 meeting schedule. Key business items include the ratification of annual contracts for water and wastewater chemical hauling and biosolids disposal, the approval of utility easement acquisitions, and decisions regarding risk management insurance and equipment procurement. The Commission also plans to review the General Manager's report, financial status, and engage in ongoing discussions regarding Western Complex Strategic Planning and solar customer grandfathering policies.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting
New Smyrna Beach Utilities Regular Meeting
The board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included a public participation session regarding solar retail rate reimbursement, a briefing by the City Manager on Western Complex planning and infrastructure requirements, and approval of various consent items, including collective bargaining agreements, plan amendments, and infrastructure maintenance projects like lift station pipe replacements and substation equipment retrofits. The General Manager's report provided a financial status update, discussed the replacement of the financial management system, and addressed proposed budget adjustments. Furthermore, the board approved the replacement of electrical breakers and switches at the Field Street Substation and discussed future strategic planning for the Western Complex.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
New Smyrna Beach Utilities Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items including public participation regarding solar retail reimbursement rates and the approval of various operational agreements, such as collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local #2088 and amendments to retirement plans. Key infrastructure projects were reviewed, including the replacement of discharge piping at Lift Station No. 60 and the acceptance of third-party utility easements. Financial status reports for June 2026 were presented, detailing cash positions, bond issuances, and capital project spending. Furthermore, strategic planning for the Western Utility Complex was addressed, emphasizing the continuation of established phases and the evaluation of RFP responses.
