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Read to those who were present at the September 19, 2023, Board Meeting

I would like to explain the rate increase to the water bills. The Board debated long and hard about the rate increase. Marshall County is running out of water. We currently buy all of our water from the City of Lewisburg and the City of Murfreesboro. The agreement with the City of Murfreesboro is for a term of four (4) years and if Marshall County has approval of the Tennessee Department of Environmental and Conservation to the plans of a water plant, we get a 5th year, If we have begun construction of a water treatment plant at the end of the 5th year, we can get a two (2) year extension. But we get nothing past a seven (7) year point. That date is in 2027. We are three (3) years into this agreement. We have purchased the land and are ready to begin construction on the intake portion of the project. MCBPU has authorized the issuance of $39,000,000.00 to complete this project. In order to sell the bonds, we had to show the purchasers of the bonds that we have enough income to pay back the bonds. That was the reason for the rate increase. 

Because there is a regional need for water, we are in serious discussions with Maury County Water, the City of Lewisburg, and the Town of Chapel Hill about them joining us to help pay for this water treatment plant and spreading the cost among all of our rate payers. Should the other entities join in with Marshall County, we also will become eligible for grants from the Federal Government and the State of Tennessee.

We understand the stress of the rate increase, but we are looking to the future to provide water for growth and future generations.

From: MCBPU Chairperson Mickey King 

      CALL TO ORDER

II.          WELCOME OF VISITORS

III.         PUBLIC COMMENT

IV.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  • September 19, 2023

V.          OPEN/CONTINUING BUSINESS

 ATTORNEY’S REPORT

  • Fire Connection Fee Contract

 SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

  • Update on Water Authority
  • Bond
  • Pay increase

ENGINEER’S REPORT

  • Update 31A Project-
  • PRV/Altitude Valve Bid
  • Intake update
  • WTP update

OFFICE MANAGER REPORT

FINANICIAL OFFICER

  • Credit Card-First Farmers Bank
  • Add Superintendent as signer to the bank accounts
  • Financial Statement

VI.         NEW BUSINESS

  • Land purchase from Grover Collins

VII.        ADJOURNMENT

*This agenda is subject to change, no changes will be made after Oct. 13, 2023.

  1. Comments may only be made on items on the meeting agenda
  2. The period of public comment will be 30 minutes at a maximum
  3. The number of speakers allowed to speak during the public comment section is ten (10)
  4. The length of time a speaker may speak is three (3) minutes
  5. The speaker’s comments shall be addressed to the chairman of the board
  6. Until further notice those desiring to provide public comment shall submit their name in person and in writing to the MCBPU office by 3:00 p.m. the prior day to the meeting. (Items 1-5 are in effect)

 

“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Marshall County Board of Public Utilities is prohibited and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. MCBPU is an equal opportunity provider and employer, and will not exclude nor discriminate in the contractual bidding process.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-09410″

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