Clemmons council adopts updated interlocal utilities agreement with county commission

The Village of Clemmons council unanimously approved an updated interlocal agreement with the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Utilities Commission at its Nov. 24 meeting, restating the commission's 1996 contract and adding explicit language about water service.

Council members discussed the timing of the review; staff and counsel said the agreement had not been substantially updated since 1998 and the 18‑month revision process added references to water lines and clarified how a reserve fund will support system improvements within the village. Unidentified Speaker 2 moved to adopt the restatement and modification and the motion was seconded and approved without opposition.

Counsel said the Commission will continue to own, operate and maintain water and sewer lines and that residents should see no operational changes or immediate rate impacts. The updated agreement formalizes a long‑standing relationship and documents prior provision of water service by the Utilities Commission.

The council did not amend the document on the floor; staff and the commission's attorneys drafted the update and will circulate the final executed agreement to the council once signed.

The council will include the adopted agreement in the village records; any follow‑up questions about service levels or reserve fund workings were referred to staff and the Utilities Commission.