Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ginger L. Fern’s organization
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cleveland County Water Regular Meeting
The board discussed and took action on several items, including the selection of engineering firms for the Polkville ARP grant project and other waterline improvement projects. The board passed a resolution to proceed with the merger and regionalization of the Town of Lawndale's local water supply system. Additionally, the General Manager's report covered July financial performance, noting record billing revenue, increased usage by agricultural customers, and provided updates on drought conditions and water infrastructure maintenance. A closed session was conducted to discuss the acquisition of real property.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cleveland County Water Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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The Board discussed updates regarding the Stagecoach Greenway and the Summer Beach Blast event. Several ordinances were considered and approved concerning capital projects for water infrastructure, including pump stations and hurricane-related creek crossing replacements. The Board accepted a USDA Rural Development loan for the Broad River Water Plant project and drinking water state revolving funds for system resiliency improvements. Financial reports, including billing and usage updates, were presented, alongside a detailed update on drought conditions. Additionally, the Board scheduled a future public hearing to discuss the Water Shortage Response Plan.
Jun 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cleveland County Water Regular Meeting
The meeting included the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 annual operating budget and supplemental budget ordinances. Key discussions centered on the capital project ordinance for the USDA-funded Broad River water treatment plant, including engineering funding, federal grant application statuses, and environmental assessment requirements. The General Manager's report provided updates on customer billing, water usage, financial performance, current infrastructure projects such as booster pump stations and tank improvements, and drought status with corresponding water restrictions. Additionally, the Board recognized employee safety achievements and moved into closed session to discuss real estate acquisition matters.
May 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Cleveland County Water Regular Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the Broad River Water Plant and potential federal funding, followed by the adoption of multiple ordinances and resolutions concerning capital project budgets, utility construction, and feasibility studies. Key discussions included the acceptance of a system development fee study and a rate study combined with a capital improvement plan. The meeting also addressed the general manager's report, which covered financial performance, customer billing and disconnection metrics, drought status, water plant production updates, and plans for new social media communication channels.
