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

 

September 26, 2019

 

 

 

BBWA Board Members present:  W.C. Mills, Margaret Corbin, Howard Hart, Sean Murphy and Wendell McKinnon (5:05) Absent:  Melvin Corbin III and Charlie Norwood

 

 

 

BBWA Employees present:  Mark Reblin, Cindy Wood and Laura Valentine

 

 

 

Also present: BBWA Engineer, Mike Murphy and BBWA Attorney Terry Harmon

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order:  Board Member Howard Hart called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

  2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance:  Board Member Hart gave the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, also led by Board Member Hart.

  3. Approval of Agenda:  Board Member Mills made a motion to approve the Agenda.  Board Member Murphy seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.

  4. Approval of BBWA August 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes: Board Member Mills made a motion to approve the August 22, 2019 meeting minutes.   Board Member Murphy seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.

  5. Approval of Invoices:  Board Member Mills made a motion to approve the August Invoices. Board Member Corbin seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous. 

  6. Approval of Financials:   Board Member Mills made a motion to approve the invoices.  Board Member Murphy seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

  7. Citizens Input: None

  8. Mark Reblin:

 

  1. Asset Management Plan Review- BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy discussed a plan through DEP the water/sewer system is studied and you find out how much remaining life is left, you find out when to expect to fix. You would find out how much BBWA should be charging to reach this level. DEP requires you to adopt this plan if you get their grant.

  2. Water/Waste Water Update:  We just completed having the water tower drained, run on pump pressure and everything went well. We have to do this every five years. Chlorine usage has been cut in half. BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy has received the permit for the force main extension, Mark stated we can move forward start getting prices on materials etc.