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.

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

V.  Approval of the June 2, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes: Board Member Norwood made a motion to approve the June board meeting minutes. Board Member McKinnon seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.

VI. Citizens Input: None

  1. Approval and Adoption of FY2022-2023 Budget:  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the FY2022-2023 Budget. Board Member Norwood seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.
  2. Mark Reblin:
  3. Miscellaneous: GM Reblin advised he received a call regarding a truck we had ordered last year and it is now in. The price of the new truck is $34,000, GM Reblin wanted to make sure it is ok to purchase the truck. Board Member Ridgeway made a motion to purchase the truck.  Board Member McKinnon seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous. GM Reblin advised we will take the money out of the grinder/meter account. GM Reblin advised he is still looking for a mini excavator to purchase. GM Reblin advised he received a call from Suwannee River Water Management and they would like to   have a meeting on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. about our current projects we have going on. They have money available, and we should see what we could possibly get. Board Member Ridgeway asked the status of the septic to sewer project.  GM Reblin advised we had a pre-bid hearing today and no one showed up. We should have about 140 new sewer customers and the grant will pay for the hook up (Cooey Island area).  GM Reblin asked was the board still interested in purchasing the rest of the Cooey land that we had previously discussed because they are ready to sell it. This is for the other 30 acres, we had purchase 15 acres before. The price is $7,500 an acre. Board Member Ridgeway made a motion to move forward with purchasing the 30 acres at $7,500 an acre. Board Member McKinnon seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
  • Mark Logan:
  1. Miscellaneous: None

     Board Members Request failed waterline in front of sea hag marina on July 4, 2022:  Board Member Norwood started off by saying one part he is