Cape Public Utility Authority Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on an awards presentation for the North Carolina Water Wastewater Monitoring Network. Legal updates were provided regarding the Chemours litigation and an amicus brief in the City of Ashboro case. The board reviewed key indicators, discussing capital project spending, cash on hand, and concerns regarding rising residential water disconnections and bill affordability. Efforts for a customer assistance program were noted. Additionally, the board addressed wastewater treatment plant operations, including terminology updates, management of sanitary sewer overflows, and environmental reporting data verification for biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids.
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Regular Meeting
The board agenda includes the approval of contract amendments, specifically for wastewater master plan flow diversion analysis with Carollo Engineers, Inc., and an amendment to the on-call paving contract with Maultsby Construction, Inc. Administrative reports will be presented, covering the Attorney's report and the Executive Director's report, including safety and environmental updates. Additionally, committee reports from the Executive, Long Range Planning, Finance, and Sustainability committees will be reviewed, and new construction agreements for water extension projects will be considered.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Report, which detailed reporting categories and operational improvements aimed at addressing Scope 1 emissions, such as digester valve replacements and ozone generator upgrades. The committee received an update on the Strategic Plan, which is currently undergoing revision through employee and stakeholder engagement ahead of the FY28 budget cycle. Additionally, there was a presentation on surface water sustainability, covering water allocation processes in the Lower Cape Fear Region, drought condition impacts on river levels, and ongoing studies regarding water needs in the Cape Fear River basin.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Finance Committee Finance Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed monthly financial reports, noting higher-than-anticipated usage and revenue for the fiscal year, and discussed the status of the upcoming audit along with potential bond issuance for the Southside project. Several contract actions were recommended for approval, including a wastewater master plan flow diversion analysis amendment with Carollo Engineers, Inc., and design-build services agreements with State Utility Contractors, Inc. for the Rockhill and Alandale area water extension projects, which involve connecting residents to public water due to contamination. Additionally, a contract amendment for on-call paving services with Maultsby Construction, Inc. was reviewed and approved.
