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General Manager’s Report December 2020

The year is almost over, and what a year it was. Our Infrastructure Improvement project is complete, and we should close out by the first week in January. The weather is nice, so if you haven’t connected to your new service box, now is the time. Call the office if you have any questions on…

LRPC December 2020

Over the past couple months the primary focus has been on-going close coordination with MC Engineering on managing the USDA Project completion and closeout as effectively as possible to reduce further schedule delays and/or cost impacts. Based on weather delays, construction manpower issues and multiple attempts to get the new pump station working properly, the…

LRPC October 2020

Over the past couple months, LRPC efforts have focused on the remaining USDA Project scope and continuing the development of Asset Management Plan funding options. The LRPC has been working with MC Engineering to complete fact-finding and negotiation of their proposed Amendment 7. Based on construction weather delays from this past winter and previous new…

General Manager’s Report October 2020

Dear Shareholders, Fall is here and it’s time to check your irrigation systems. Look for any leaks, broken sprinkler/mister heads, and bad timers. Also start thinking about winterizing your irrigation and cabin. It’s still quite warm out for October, but this can change fast as the days go by. USDA Infrastructure Project The last piece…

President’s Report October 2020

Included in the past few Bubblers, I have alluded to the impending conclusion of the infrastructure project. That moment is now before us. Final touches and “punch-list” work are starting to be addressed which are signs that the project is truly coming to a close. There a lot of folks to thank: Dave Hicks, the…

President’s Report May/June 2020

The BLSMWC Board of Directors met on Saturday, May 23rd, in a ZOOM forum.  Due to the Covid19 virus, all regularly attended meetings have been suspended  for Board members, staff and visitors until further notice. When necessary, the  Board will meet via a conference call or ZOOM meeting. Dave Hicks brought everyone up to date…

General Manager’s Report May/June 2020

Dear Shareholders, I hope all of you are staying safe and sane throughout this COVID‐19 event.  It appears things are starting to get  better, but we still have a bit more to go.  Your water company employees are working to keep your water  flowing, and will help with any water problem you may have. Water Meters Many…

LRPC May/June 2020

As we approach the completion of the USDA construction project, the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) continues to keep a close eye on our approved funding versus total estimated costs.  Based on our latest estimates, with all potential change orders included, there is adequate funding remaining to add 3‐4 high priority new scope tasks (pending USDA…

LRPC March/April 2020

The Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) efforts continue to focus on MC Engineering (MCE) Amendment 6 and Asset Management Plan approvals and implementation. Over the past month, through multiple communications and additional data received from MCE, the LRPC obtained the details required to make informed recommendations to the board at our March 14th Meeting. Amendment…

General Manager’s Report March/April 2020

Dear Shareholders, I hope everyone is staying safe and taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Water Company is also taking measures to keep the water flowing and our employees safe. Infrastructure Improvement Project Until the weather got bad, Mozingo had been working on replacing the fire hydrants in unit 13. This required…