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Water board meeting: new member sworn in; chair elected; routine contracts approved
Summary
At a short Water Resources Board meeting, Ross Bradley was sworn in, Warren was elected chair, and the board approved routine items including 20 PC replacements (~$40,000), a $52,000 annual MOU with MTSU for stormwater education, and the year-two amendment to an ADS sewer flow monitoring contract (FY27 budget line $350,000).
The Water Resources Board opened a brief meeting that included the swearing-in of new member Ross Bradley, election of Warren as chair, and the approval of several routine contract and budget items.
Ross Bradley read the oath of office and affirmed his duties as a board member: "I, Ross Bradley, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the State of Tennessee in the United States of America. And I will faithfully, zealously, and impartially discharge the duties of this member of the Water Resource Board," he said.
A board member moved to nominate Warren as chair; the board seconded and approved the nomination by voice vote. Warren then presided over the meeting.
On the consent side, staff (Doug) presented the annual five-year plan to replace 20 PCs (about $2,000 apiece). The board approved that purchase by voice vote. Staff also presented the fourth amendment to the memorandum of understanding with MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University) to support stormwater education and permit outreach; the annual amount is $52,000 with an optional up-to-$5,000 reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Staff requested and the board approved the amendment by voice vote.
Doug also described a year-two amendment to the professional services contract with ADS to continue sewer flow monitoring (19 permanent monitors, seven rain gauges). The utility’s FY27 budget line for flow monitoring is $350,000. Staff explained price adjustments reflect a 2.4% CPI increase for the southern region and noted the board will be asked to approve any budget overages. The board approved moving into year two of the contract by voice vote, subject to legal review.
Finance staff reviewed the April 2026 dashboard and five-year CIP updates; Cherry Lane’s work may be funded from working capital reserves rather than debt. Staff reported year-to-date revenues and expenses running roughly even and noted April included a large tap fee from a customer identified as Cintas totaling about $1.3 million in water and sewer tap fees. Staff also updated members on the biosolid dryer construction: two major components are due in August and October, with the system expected online in early 2027; construction is currently being funded from cash reserves with planned debt issuance after completion.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed by voice vote.
