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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PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

 

July 25, 2019

 

 

 

BBWA Board Members present: Chairman Charlie Norwood, Melvin Corbin III, Wendell McKinnon (4:55 p.m.), Sean Murphy, W.C. Mills and Margaret Corbin Absent:  Howard Hart

 

 

 

BBWA Employees present:  General Manager Mark Reblin, Cindy Wood, Laura Valentine and Keith Reed

 

 

 

Also present:  BBWA Attorney Mark Logan and BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy

 

 

 

  1. Open:  Chairman Norwood opened the Public Workshop at 4:45 p.m.

  2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Office Manager Cindy Wood gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

  3. Discussion of  proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-2020

    General Manager Mark Reblin advised several expenses were lowered on some accounts by $40,000 which gave new operational expense for equipment topurchased.

  4. Public Comment:   None

  5. Board Comment:  None

  6. Close: Board Chairman Norwood  closed the workshop  at 4:57 p.m.

     

    Attest:

     

     

     

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    Laura Valentine, Clerk                                                          Charlie Norwood, Chair