The Chattooga County Water District #1 Board of Authority met on Tuesday, Jan. 10for their regular monthly meeting.  The board voted 4-1 to approve the purchase ofa 2012 pickup truck for water employees. The board plans to shop for a good deal,but will spend up to $18,000. The majority voted to use SPLOST funds to purchasethe new truck.  Hayes was not comfortable voting for the motion using SPLOST funds. The Water Board of Authority opened their first meeting of 2012 discussing items needed on the their 2012 budget. The board walked away with a rough draft, and hopes to pass the 2012 budget at next month’s meeting.

The election of chairman and vice chairman was tabled until next month’s meeting. The boardhad two members unable to attend the Jan. 10 meeting.  The board will meet  again on Tuesday,February 14 at 6PM.  At the February meeting, the board will elect the chairman and vice chairman,and Commissioner Winters will make his recommendations for re-appointments to the board.

Several board members were re-appointed for two year terms last February.

 

The current board members are Commissioner Jason Winters, Chairman Sammy Lee, Vice Chairman Larry Wesson, Mike Dawson, Jimmy Holbrook, Tommy O’Kelley, and Brad Hayes.  Lance Stowe is the Water Superintendent for Chattooga County Water District #1.

Submitted by Brad Hayes who serves on the Water Board representing the Trion / Halls Valley area.