Scott Shirley

The meeting included an update on budget development, covering debt, capital plans, and outstanding revenue items. The Board conducted a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation and briefings by staff members. Other business addressed included communications from the Executive Director and various reports from committee chairs and counsel.

The board meeting agenda included an executive director's report, financial reports, a report from authority counsel, and reports from committee chairs. Key presentation topics focused on budget development, including updates on debt, the capital plan, and outstanding revenue items. The board reviewed a proposal to publish rates for the 2027 calendar year and discussed the creation of a tier 4 rate structure for high-volume customers.

The board meeting agenda includes reports from the Executive Director and Authority Counsel, a review of financial statements for the water and water pollution control funds, an update on budget development covering debt, capital planning, and revenue items, and a closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation and specific legal matters.

The agenda includes a tour of the Beaverdam Creek Dam and Beaverdam Reservoir, followed by a formal board meeting. Key items include the Executive Director's report, a review of financial reports including the Water Fund and Water Pollution Control Fund, a report from Authority Counsel, and reports from Committee Chairs. Additionally, the agenda covers the presentation of the draft final budget and a resolution for the authorization to publish rates for the upcoming calendar year.

The board meeting focused on several key infrastructure and operational matters. Discussion topics included public concerns regarding a proposed data center and its potential impact on local water supply during drought conditions, a review of budget processes and proposed residential water rate increases, and updates on utility line location activity. The Board reviewed maintenance projects at water treatment facilities, apprenticeship recruitment efforts, and ongoing water line improvement projects. Additionally, the Board discussed settlement payments, the integration of new utility operations in the county, and the status of ongoing legal and regulatory matters regarding various water systems.