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 1 st Ave SE, P O Box 670

Steinhatchee, FL 32359 (352)498-3576 FAX (352)498-3624 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 06, 2022

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

BBWA Employees present: Mark Reblin, Laura Valentine, and Vickie Webb

Also present: BBWA Attorney Mark Logan

Via teleconference BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy

Call to Order: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Vice-Chairman McKinnon gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda: Board Member Norwood made a motion to approve the agenda, Board Member McKinnon seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

  1. Approval of December Invoices: Board Member Norwood made a motion to approve the invoices. Board Member Ridgeway seconded the motion with discussion. Board Member Ridgeway had a question regarding the invoice for Gulf Breeze Title for $5,000. GM Rebtin advised it was closing cost for land. The vote was unanimous.
  2. Approval of December Financials: Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the financials. Board Member Norwood seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

VI.       Approval of December 16, Board Meeting Minutes: Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the December minutes. Board Member Norwood seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.