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

 

JULY 2, 2020

 

 

 

BBWA Board Members Present: Howard Hart, Wendell McKinnon, Margaret Corbin, W.C. Mills, Charlie Norwood and Stan Ridgeway

 

BBWA Board Members absent:  Malcolm Page

 

 

 

BBWA Employees present: Mark Reblin and Laura Valentine

 

Via Teleconference: BBWA Engineer Mike Murphy and BBWA Attorney Mark Logan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Call to Order:  Chairman Hart called the meeting to order at 5:02p.m.

  2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Hart gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  

  3. Approval of Agenda: GM Reblin asked to move VII. Citizens Input to the Special Board Meeting section. Board Member Mills made a motion to approve the Agenda.  Board Member Norwood seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.

  4. Approval of June 4, 2020 Minutes:  Board Member Norwood made a motion to approval the June minutes.  Board Member Mills seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.

    V. Approval of March, April and May Invoices: Chairman Hart stated there are 3 months due to secretary being out, he advised BBWA accountant  Robert Beachamp was on top of it and our office is doing a good job with keeping up with it.  GM Reblin stated there is a letter in the packet from BBWA accountant Beachamp that he reviewed all the financials and overall we are in good shape. Board Member Norwood made a motion to approve the invoices.  Board Member Mills seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.