Lowcountry Regional Water System

The meeting featured reports from the Treasurer, General Manager, and departmental staff, covering financial statements, ongoing infrastructure projects, and personnel updates. Member reports provided updates on various municipal projects and community events. Key business included the approval of a zoning amendment for LRWS properties in Yemassee and a discussion regarding a lighting system for a new elevated tank. An executive session was held to address legal and contractual matters, resulting in an authorized deferred payment plan for a customer and authorization to proceed with a consent order process for the Town of Brunson wastewater treatment plant.

The Commission discussed operational updates, including system growth planning, sewer billing, and staffing changes. Financial reports were presented along with project updates for the Yemassee Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the approval of loan assistance and a construction contract. The Commission also implemented a customer convenience fee for credit and debit card transactions, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hampton County School District regarding water and sewer services, and addressed public concerns regarding utility service availability in the Town of Varnville.

The Commission's agenda includes financial and operational staff reports from various departments. Business items feature a resolution regarding an application to amend the zoning designation for commission-owned properties and a proposal for a new lighting system at an elevated tank. Additionally, an executive session is planned to discuss contract negotiations and receive legal advice concerning development impact fees and a proposed consent order for a wastewater treatment plant.

The Commission meeting included financial and manager's reports, updates on ongoing engineering projects such as the Yemassee WWTP Upgrade and the Yemassee Water and Sewer Project, and progress on the new tank in the Industrial Park. There was a discussion regarding potential contaminants, suspected to be #6 fuel oil, in the Hampton Wastewater System. The commission discussed policy regarding alternate sewer connections for effluent and grinder type pumps. System Member Commissioners also gave reports on their respective towns, including updates on town events, funding for demolition projects, and municipal elections.

The Lowcountry Regional Water System Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of Development Impact Fees, also known as Impact Fees, Capacity Fees or Capital Recovery Fees for its water and sewer services. The proposed Capacity Fees for the water and wastewater systems are specified per meter equivalent.