About Us

The Big Bend Water Authority was created by Interlocal Agreement pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes. The counties of Dixie and Taylor are the Parties to that agreement.

The Board of Directors is the head of the Big Bend Water Authority. The Board consists of three (3) representatives of each of the Parties, and each representative is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the Parties. A seventh board member is elected by the six (6) appointed representatives. The Board's officers consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year, or until their respective successor is elected and qualified. The Board is vested with all the powers of the authority.

The General Manager is the Chief Executive Staff Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, who serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Manager administers the Big Bend Water Authority, organizes staff efforts and employs necessary staff with Board approval.

The General Counsel is the Chief Legal Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, and also serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Counsel provides legal advice and support to the Board of Directors and the General Manager.

BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY

1313 1st Ave SE, P O Box 670

Steinhatchee, FL 32359

(352)498-3576

FAX (352)498-3624

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 7, 2022

 

BBWA Board Members present: Howard Hart, Stan Ridgeway, Charlie Norwood, Wendell McKinnon, Margaret Corbin and James Valentine

BBWA Board Members absent: Michael Newman

BBWA Employees present: Mark Reblin and Laura Valentine

Also Present: BBWA Attorney Mark Logan, Mott McDonald Engineer Amir Zafar and via tele-conference BBWA Engineer Michael Murphy

                                                PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING

 

  1. Call to order: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
  2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Hart gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Consideration of proposed budget for FY2022-2023:
  1. Public Comment: None
  2. Board Comment: No comment
  3. Close Public Workshop: 5:07 p.m.

BOARD MEETING

I.  Call to Order:  Chairman Hart opened the board meeting at 5:08 p.m.

II. Approval of July 7 Agenda: Board Member Norwood made a motion to approve the July 7th agenda.  Board Member Valentine seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

III. Approval of May Invoices:  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the May Invoices.  Board Member Norwood seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.