Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Efren Chavez’s organization
Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Smyrna Beach Utilities Regular Meeting
The meeting involved the election of commission officers for the upcoming fiscal year and the approval of the meeting calendar. Key items included the ratification and approval of various contracts for water/wastewater chemicals, hauling services, utility locating, insurance coverages, and equipment procurement. The board reviewed the financial performance report, which covered operating income, capital projects, debt status, and purchased power reserves. Commissioners also discussed the potential grandfathering of solar customers and strategic planning for the Western Complex.
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The commission discussed options for grandfathering full retail rate reimbursement for existing solar customers and requested a compromise proposal. Status updates on the Western Complex strategic planning were deferred due to a commissioner's absence. Additionally, the commission reached a consensus to revise the schedule for future regular and workshop meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Smyrna Beach Utilities Regular Meeting
The board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included a public participation session regarding solar retail rate reimbursement, a briefing by the City Manager on Western Complex planning and infrastructure requirements, and approval of various consent items, including collective bargaining agreements, plan amendments, and infrastructure maintenance projects like lift station pipe replacements and substation equipment retrofits. The General Manager's report provided a financial status update, discussed the replacement of the financial management system, and addressed proposed budget adjustments. Furthermore, the board approved the replacement of electrical breakers and switches at the Field Street Substation and discussed future strategic planning for the Western Complex.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Smyrna Beach Utilities Workshop Meeting
The workshop focused on water supply management, specifically distinguishing between groundwater supply and treated water demand. Staff presented on resource management strategies, including the beneficial use of reclaimed water, proactive customer communication regarding consumption, and the installation of smart water meters. Additionally, the Board reviewed the ongoing pellet softening project at the Glenco water treatment plant. A representative from the St. John's River Water Management District provided an update on the regional water supply planning process, including the methodology used to ensure long-term water availability without environmental harm.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
