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.

1. Update on Water/Sewer Projects: GM Reblin stated that we have received about 50% of the Easement Agreements back from the Septic to Sewer Project. He said that Blue Rok/Anderson Columbia have started to install the force main in several areas of the project. Hook-ups for those customers should be starting in a month. As for the Sewer Plant expansion, the last panel is finally in and the plant should be up and running by summer. There may be one more request to extension but that should be the final one before completion.

2. Project(s) Funding Update: GM Reblin asked BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy to give an update on funding for projects. Engineer Mike Murphy stated that three applications were submitted to the Suwannee River Water Management District. Funding for the projects comes from the DEP, but applications must be submitted through the SRWMD. After submission, a request for priority of projects was requested. Board Member Ridgeway made a motion to change the priority list of projects to 1. Jena Septic to Sewer (previously #2) 2. Upgrade to Jena Water System (previously #1) and finally 3. Upgrade to Riverside East & West water mains (previously #3), Board Member Corbin seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

XII. Board Members’ Request: None

XIII. Announcement: Next board meeting April 6, at 5 pm.

XIV: Adjournment: Board Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.

Attest:

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Laura Valentine, Clerk                                                      Howard Hart   

                                                                                               Chairman