Madison County approves water agreements, delays rate changes and asks state to study regional supply

The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 approved several water-related agreements, authorized a contract amendment for a county water-main extension and directed staff to send a letter to state lawmakers asking them to assess regional water-supply options. Commissioners also postponed action on a proposed water-rate fee structure until the board's last meeting of the month so staff can present additional information.

The decisions came during a work session that included an amendment to an intergovernmental water-supply agreement, a contract amendment for a county water-main project, and approval of a purchase agreement for a private well now doing business as Madison Springs.

Commissioners addressed three formal items: an amendment to an intergovernmental water-supply agreement with the City of Elberton and National Industrial Development, an amendment to the county's contract with Armintraub, Anthony & Thurman, P.C. for the Madison County CBD Water Main Extension project, and a new water-purchase agreement with Madison Springs (formerly Fortson Well). The board also voted to send a letter to the county's state delegation requesting that…