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

November 4, 2021

 

BBWA Board Members present: Howard Hart, Wendell McKinnon, Stan Ridgeway, Michael Newman and Margaret Corbin and W.C. Mills

BBWA Board Members absent: Charlie Norwood  

BBWA Employees present: Mark Reblin, Vickie Webb and BBWA Attorney Mark Logan.

  1. Call to order: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
  2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Hart gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Approval of agenda: Chairman Hart asked for approval of the agenda.  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the agenda.  Board Member Mills seconded the motion.  The vote was unanimous.  
  1. Approval of October board meeting minutes:  Chairman Hart asked for approval of the October board meeting minutes.  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the minutes.  Board Member Mills seconded the motion.  The vote for approval was unanimous.

V. Approval of September Financials: Chairman Hart asked for approval for the September Financials.  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve the September Financials.  Board Member Mills seconded the motion.  Chairman Hart asked if there was any discussion, all those in favor say I.  The vote was unanimous.

VI. Approval of September Invoices: Chairman Hart asked for approval of the September invoices.  Board Member McKinnon made a motion to approve and Board Member Ridgeway seconded the motion with discussion.  Board member Ridgeway had a question about an Espenship invoice that stated fire hydrant