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American Development recently lost a very dear friend and co-worker when Jamie Waid lost her fight with cancer. Jamie joined ADC in 2001 and had a crucial role in our success over the past 17 years. She had a beautiful smile that would light up any room. She was kind, gentle and unselfish. While she only graced this earth for 37 years, we are all better for knowing and loving her.
“Ascend may you find no resistance. And know that you made such a difference. The cycle of suffering goes on. But memories of you stay strong. Let the wind carry you home. May you never be broken again.”
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CUD Celebrates 50 Years of Service Brett McArdle | Communications Officer Consolidated Utility District
Consolidated Utility District (CUD) of Rutherford County celebrated its 50th anniversary of service by holding a luncheon on October 9 that attracted state legislators and dignitaries. Author and educator Dr. Dale Henry delivered the keynote presentation that touched on the utility’s history and its vision for the future. Attendees included members of the Tennessee General Assembly, the Rutherford County Commission, and officials from the cities of Murfreesboro, Eagleville, LaVergne, and Smyrna. The Rutherford County Mayor and members of his staff were on hand, as well as members of the Rutherford County Planning Commission, the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department, the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and the CUD Board of Commissioners.
sustained growth of Rutherford County has produced a long-term boom in CUD’s customer base. The utility now serves more than 56,000 customers at a rate of more than 3,000 new customers each year. That growth is reflected in the more-than 1,400 miles of water line that crisscross the county. The sum of those miles is even longer than the distance from Murfreesboro to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Highlights:
2018 Business of Running a Utility Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
TAUD's annual Business of Running a Utility Conference was held August 8-10 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, boasting its largest attendance to date with over 760 attendees. The Association also had a record number of vendor booths, expanding into Hall 3 of the convention center to allow more room for booths and the addition of heavy equipment vendors. TAUD adjusted the layout of the exhibit hall floor by widening the aisles to set up several food and drink stations, allowing more seating for attendees and more space for attendees to explore booths. Exhibit Hall Booth Contest: Most Creative Booth TAUD also introduced a booth competition for Most Creative Booth, Best Giveaway and Best In Show. Vendors were judged by a secret panel and the results were shared at the Thursday afternoon Associate Member meeting. TAUD would like to congratulate TPM Group and NAFECO Industrial Safety Options for winning Most Creative Booth, TN811 for winning Best Giveaway and American Tank Maintenance for winning Best In Show. Also new this year was the Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt for utility attendees. Those that participated in
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with keynote speaker Rebecca Hunter, Commissioner of the TN Department of Human Resources. Following the keynote speaker, Leon Shields of Lenoir City Utilities Board taught a self defense and personal protection class. Over 90 ladies were in attendance for this inaugural group event. The session was approved for four hours of TAP training. The TUPT group attended a behind the scenes tour of Ripley's Aquarium. The tour was approved for operator CE and professional development hours. After the tour, the young professionals group could tour the aquarium with their families. After the tour was complete a reception was held at the Courtyard by Marriott. Both WIW and TUPT are planning events at future TAUD conferences. A highlight of the Business Conference is always the opening super session held on Thursday morning in Mills Auditorium. The Super Session kicks off sessions for the conference and facilitates the statewide competition for the Best Tasting Water Contest. This year's statewide Exhibit Hall Booth Contest: Best In Show winner was Jamestown Gas & Water. Jamestown will Pictured: Massie Hughes & Sheldon Shelton of American Tank represent Tennessee in February at the 2019 Great Maintenance pose proudly with their patriotic booth display American Taste Test in Washington, DC. the scavenger hunt had to travel throughout the exhibit hall providing Our annual Awards of Excellence are also presented information about various exhibitors. during the opening session. 2018 proved to be an The first participant to turn in their exceptionally emotional year for our recipients. TAUD fill-in-the blank form with the most Office Manager Penny Funk reached her 30 year correct answers won $100. Robin milestone with the Association in June of this year. She Phillips with North West Utility is the only TAUD employee to ever reach this milestone. District was the winner of the Exhibit With the assistance of Bruce Giles, Penny was presented Hall Scavenger Hunt. with a special gift of a basketball shadow box signed by UT Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer. In addition to the enhancements in the exhibit hall, the Association Tim Lawson of Ocoee Utility District was the recipient of kicked off two new initiatives with the Allan Gill Leadership Award and was presented the Women in Water (WIW) and TN award by Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank. In addition Utility Professionals of Tomorrow to his significant contributions with Ocoee Utility District (TUPT) Group. Women in Water held and TAUD, Tim has shown exceptional character and a luncheon and educational session grace in the tragic loss of his son MaKlain in 2017. Dustin's on Wednesday of the conference tearful and powerful presentation reminded us of how fortunate we are to have friends like are like family in this Exhibit Hall Booth Contest: Best Giveaway Association. Pictured: TN811 wowed the crowd this year with a creative &
practical giveaway. Their "Ultimate Fix-All Kit" featured a travelsized can of WD-40 and a roll of duct tape.
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2018 Awards of Excellence Presented by TAUD Board President Drexel Heidel
Allan Gill Leadership Award Tim Lawson | Ocoee UD
Region Leaders of the Year Randy Gregory | Dyer Public Works Michael Johnson | County Wide UD
Administrative Professional of the Year Sheila Brumley | First UD of Knox Co.
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Roger Booher Young Professional Award Stephen Ayers | West Robertson Water Authority
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30 Years of Service Penny Funk | TAUD
Associate Members of the Year Dina Gouge | Southeastern Tank Ashley Richards | JR Wauford & Co.
15 Years of Service Greg Baker | TAUD
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The Women in Water committee presented the Patriot of Courage award in memoriam to the families of Teresa Perrin of Bean Station Utility District and Jamie Waid of American Development Corporation who lost their battles with cancer this year. Both women were dedicated and well respected in the utility industry and leave a huge void and lasting legacy among their friends, family, co-workers and customers. Our Super Session keynote speaker was Steve Young with Living Waters for the World who enlightened us about the efforts of his organization is making in third world countries. Steve reminded us of how blessed we are to have clean water here in Tennessee and encouraged us to get involved to create a better life for those less fortunate overseas. Over 250 attendees took advantage of the continuing education provided in our sessions for commissioners, utility municipal officials, TAP, and certified operators.
Pictured: The families of Teresa Perrin (top) & Jamie Waid (below) receive the Patriot of Courage award, presented by TAUD's Women in Water.
The 2019 TAUD Business Conference will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center August 7-9, 2019. For more information on conferences or any of the initiatives listed above please contact Beth Hardiman at bethhardiman@ taud.org.
2018 BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST FINALISTS Region 1: Greeneville Water Commission Region 2: West Knox Utility District Region 3: Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District Region 4: Jamestown Gas & Water Region 5: West Wilson Utility District Region 6: Fayetteville Public Utilities Region 7: Hohenwald Utilities Region 8: Dyer Public Works Region 9: Vanleer Waterworks Region 10: Big Creek Utility District Region 11: Oakland Water System Best Tasting Water Contest Winners Jamestown Gas & Water
Pictured: (l-r) Plant Supervisor Chris Ramsey, Mayor Darlene Monday Davis, TAUD Board President Drexel Heidel, & City Recorder Gail Dishmon.
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Gibson County UD to Expand Service Area Pat Riley | General Manager Gibson County Utility District
Awareness is word that is used a lot these days. It is defined as: the ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events. It is the state of being conscious of something. We tell our loved ones to be aware of their surroundings when they go out. When food or gasoline prices change, we are aware of the changes because it affects our wallets. When a vendor’s prices fluctuate we are aware as it can affect our bottom line. Awareness is Pictured (clockwise from bottom left): Mayor Jon McFarland & Christy Belonio with the City of Trimble, Allison Horner & Pat Riley with Gibson County Utility an important part of life. District.
One thing we as an industry need to be aware of are our very small municipal gas systems (500 customers or less) and the stress that they are under. Most of the time they have one to two employees that handle the sewer, water, and gas systems. Their resources are very limited.
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Much time and effort is spent in complying with state regulations and simply managing our systems on a day to day basis. Be aware of your surrounding gas utility brothers. If they are not involved in your regional gas associations, invite them. This might be the only way that they can stay abreast of the changing times that will affect them. Sometimes when their resources are
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stretched it can mitigate some systems to sell their systems. We have seen this in Tennessee. I am sure that you know of systems like the ones I am talking about. In early July, I received a call from a neighboring municipality. The manager asked me if I wanted to buy a gas system. It is a small system, located in Trimble, that has 167 customers made up of mostly residential and some commercial accounts. I set up a date to visit the system and meet with the manager. He told us that he was no longer able to keep up with the federal regulations and all the paperwork that it required as he oversees the water and sewer system as well. Trimble's Mayor Jon McFarland, the City Council, and system manager all decided that it would be best for their citizens if they sold the gas system. He went on to say that if they kept it they would have to triple their rates. Over the course of the next month, Gibson County sent personnel to look the system over. After a thorough inspection, it was determined that the system was in good shape and would not take a lot of capitol to bring it up to speed. While this was being accomplished, we visited the City of Trimble again to look over their last
two state inspections as well as their financials. All were in good order. We called our insurance agent to talk about the addition. He said since there were no employees involved and only the infrastructure that there would not be any increase to our current policy. Our next call was to TAUD's General Counsel, Don Scholes. He said it was perfectly legal to buy a municipal gas system. The city made it clear that they did not want anything to do with a franchise but rather they wanted to sell it outright. Once we vetted all of this we informed the city we were very interested in making a proposal to purchase their gas system. Trimble was working on their end with the state municipal advisory technical service to draw up a list of questions and requirements that would be submitted in their proposal documents. In early August we received the requirements for the proposal and we went to work on putting our proposal together. We were awarded the bid to purchase their gas system on September 10, 2018. It was a unanimous decision by the Board and Trimble's customers are assured good rates and service under the supervision of GCUD staff.
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EQ System Addresses Mandate Requirements in City of Oak Ridge Steve Bostic, P.E. | Chief Engineer & Discipline Lead LDA Engineering
The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee was planned and constructed as a part of the “Manhattan Project”, an important part of the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The majority of the City’s infrastructure, including its wastewater collection system, was constructed in the 1940’s. The collection system includes hundreds of miles of concrete and clay pipe and brick manholes which, over their 70+ years of service, developed numerous leaks leading to increased inflow and infiltration (I&I) into the collection system. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ultimately issued a consent order that mandated that the City of Oak Ridge eliminate overflows from their wastewater collection system. The overflows were being caused by I&I occurring with rainfall events. Based on the requirements outlined in the mandate, overflows due to the 2-year/24-hour rainfall event had to be eliminated.
THE CAUSE OF THE OVERFLOWS
The highest flows were occurring in the eastern portion of the wastewater collection system, where the oldest pipe and manholes are located. The eastern portion is comprised of three main drainage sub-basins: the East Plant basin, the Emory Valley basin, and the Y-12 (Scarboro) basin. The flow from the three sub-basins discharges to the main interceptor at a point
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in the downtown area referred to as the “junction” in our design. The East Plant and Emory Valley flows are transported via force mains and discharge to an interceptor upstream of the junction, while the Scarboro basin flows are transported via gravity to the junction. High flows at the confluence of these three interceptors in the eastern portion were overloading the main interceptor leading to the wastewater treatment plant.
DEVELOPING A SOLUTION
To better understand the problem, the LDA Engineering team, led by Steve Bostic, P.E. and Greg Jones, P.E., developed a computer model of the collection system. Using the computer model, they then developed a plan to address the problem by limiting the rate of flow being discharged to the main interceptor at the junction during the 2-year/24-hour rainfall event. The plan centered around the development of a comprehensive system that included continued rehabilitation of the collection system piping and manholes and construction of three Equalization (EQ) Basins. The overall goals of the plan were to (1) automatically divert, collect, and store wastewater during times of high flow to reduce peak flows in the collection system, particularly in the main interceptor
downstream of the junction, and to (2) automatically return the stored wastewater to the collection system for treatment during times of normal flow. The collection system rehabilitation program, ongoing since the late 1990’s, is to be continued in an effort to further reduce I&I.
DESIGN CHALLENGES
The overarching challenge in this project was designing the entire EQ system to work as one – that meant designing a system that would total the flow from the three interceptor sewers contributing flow to the main interceptor at the junction and use the total flow rate to control the basin operational scheme. Another challenge involved the Emory Valley drainage basin. There are three different force mains coming into the basin; designing a pipe and valve system to control
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Figure 1: Schematic of the EQ Basin system.
the flows on those force mains required a complex, intricate design. With the Scarboro basin, modeling was used to determine a maximum flow that the downstream interceptor could handle during times of peak flows and then a splitter box with an adjustable weir was designed to divert excess flow into the EQ Basin. In the case of the East Plant EQ basin, the engineering team took advantage of a slot for a future third pump in the existing pump station to pump excess flow to the EQ Basin based on the liquid level in the pump station wet well. The East Plant EQ system was also designed to work independently of the overall system to reduce overflows at the station.
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Figure 2: Main Computer Screen at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
As part of the effort to meet the objective of controlling the rate of flow being discharged to the main interceptor, Glenn Hanson, P.E., Electrical I & C Engineer with LDA, designed a control system where instrumentation and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) were installed at each site with the capability to communicate status and alarms through the City’s fiber optic system to the main PLC at the wastewater treatment plant, receive commands from the main PLC, and control pumps and valves at the site. In conjunction with the EQ Basin designs, three laser flow meters were specified to be installed in manholes upstream of the junction to determine the flow rate being discharged to the main interceptor. The flow meters, installed at the three sites, collect flow data and transmit real time flow measurements – via the fiber system – to the main PLC at the wastewater treatment plant. The East 24
Plant and Scarboro EQ Basins were designed to operate independently based on flows at each site or remotely based on commands from the wastewater treatment plant PLC. The Emory Valley EQ Basin was designed to control the rate of flow from two major pumping stations (East Plant and Emory Valley) by connecting the three force mains (one from East Plant and two from Emory Valley) that passed by the site into a manifold that allows flow from one, two, or all three of the force mains to be rerouted to the EQ basin by actuation of a series of motor operated valves.
EQ BASINS
The three EQ Basins were located at the East Plant pump station, the confluence of the force mains from the East Plant pump station and the Emory Valley pump station, and adjacent to the interceptor from the Scarboro basin.
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THE SYSTEM AT WORK
Control of the overall system is accomplished by summing the flows measured by the three laser flow meters and comparing the total to a preset maximum allowable flow that can be discharged to the main interceptor. Once the total exceeds the preset maximum, the Emory Valley EQ Basin is put into operation. By utilizing instrumentation installed at the basin sites and the flow meters installed in the three interceptors, transmitting the real-time data via fiber to a dedicated PLC at the wastewater treatment plant, and developing logic to determine when and to what extent flows must be re-routed to the EQ Basins, a staged operational scenario is in place. Each EQ Basin’s PLC includes logic that determines at what point the EQ Basin at that particular site can be drained back into the system. After a rainfall event has passed and the flow at the junction begins to decrease, the control system automatically begins to empty the basins on a preset, staged basis. The system is designed to empty the basins at a controlled rate, based on the total flow being discharged to the main interceptor.
IMPACT
The EQ system has assisted the City of Oak Ridge in meeting the requirements of the EPA mandate in a timely and effective manner. Director of the City’s Department of Public Works, Shira McWaters, noted, “This project was one of many associated with the City of Oak Ridge’s compliance mandate. It was a substantial undertaking that showed the City’s commitment to addressing the mandate requirements, instilling confidence in our program with the regulators. Since construction, we have seen the design come to fruition by alleviating overflows and significantly improving system operations.” Steve Bostic, P.E., is Chief Engineer and Discipline Lead at LDA Engineering. He joined LDA Engineering in 1988 after serving as chief engineer for the Johnson City Water and Sewer Department. He has extensive engineering expertise in water and wastewater solutions for publicly-owned utilities.
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Pictured: (top) East Plant EQ Basin. Drain meter vault shown in the foreground; (middle) Emory Valley EQ Basin with Basin Drain Pump Station shown; (bottom) Scarboro EQ Basin.
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Lexington Utilities Opens New Operations Facility W. Clay Crook | Editor Lexington Progress
Pictured: An open house and ribbon cutting was held at the new Operations Facility for Lexington Utilities on Wednesday, October 10. Photo by W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress.
The new Operations Facility for Lexington Utilities opened its doors Wednesday, October 10th for a ribbon cutting ceremony, which was hosted by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. The 48,000 square foot building now houses most of the staff and equipment for both the Lexington Gas System and the Lexington Water System. The $3.12 million project was completed
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Among the special guests were Mayor Jeff Griggs, ViceMayor Sandra Wood, and Aldermen Jack Johnson, Tim Rhodes, and Gordon Wildridge. Also attending were former Lexington mayor, David Jowers, as well as many of the city department heads, local businesses and manufacturing, and many of the vendors associated with Lexington Utilities. Harper said that the department began budgeting for the project about five years ago, and not only will the central facility be more efficient but will be able to provide a place where all city departments can deploy for operations if there is a major crisis. A generator will soon be installed, which along with the building’s fiber optic communication lines, will allow the center to function independently if there is a power loss. Harper said that the alternator for the generator system was one that was manufactured at the Lexington Nidec Leroy-Somer plant.
Harper thanked the current and past board of aldermen for their support of the project, administrative staff Chuck Rowsey and Cody Wood, Gas Superintendent Jeff Gross, and Water Superintendent Tim Bowman for their extra time, effort, and talents in making the project possible. Harper said that Lexington Utilities still offers some of the lowest rates in the area, and that most of that is due to the hard work and efficiency of the fifty-seven employees of the department. He dedicated the building “to all of our employees here. With their energy, loyalty, and dedication, the vision of this project became a reality.”
This article was originally titled "Operations Facility Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Open House" and was published by The Lexington Progress newspaper on Oct. 17, 2018.
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Counsel's Corner
Sunshine Law Lessons Don Scholes | General Counsel Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
The governing boards of utility districts, municipal utility systems, county utility systems, and utility authorities are subject to the Tennessee Open Meetings Act (the Act), better known to most folks as the Sunshine Law. The Act provides that the governing boards of these utilities must do two things: (1) provide adequate public notice of their meetings; and (2) allow members of the public to attend their meetings. I do get questions from time to time about what the Sunshine Law requires in particular circumstances. While the statute is relatively simple and straightforward, the courts have provided a lot of guidance over the years about how the Act applies in specific situations. I recently ran across a 2009 decision of the Tennessee Court of Appeals which addresses three significant issues in the interpretation and application of the Act, Johnston v. Metro. Gov't of Nashville & Davidson Cty., 320 S.W.3d 299 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2009).
WHAT HAPPENED
The Nashville Metropolitan Council (Metro Council) enacted an ordinance creating a conservation zoning overlay in a neighborhood within the city. The zoning overlay recognized the historical significance of the neighborhood and provided for a review of changes to the exterior of the buildings in the neighborhood to preserve its historic character. The neighborhood association supported the zoning overlay. As the process for the approval of the zoning overlay worked its way through the Metro Nashville Historical Commission and Metro Planning Commission, a number of residents in the neighborhood began voicing their opposition to the zoning overlay. The Metro Council passed the ordinance creating the conservation zoning overlay for the neighborhood on first and second reading. Ultimately, several residents in the neighborhood requested that their properties be excluded from the conservation zoning overlay. Before the third and final reading on the ordinance, members of the Metro Council sent numerous emails to each other discussing the proposed zoning change. Just before the final meeting, some members of the Metro Council met in a non-public conference room behind the Metro Council’s Chamber. In this conference room, the neighborhood association made the survey data collected by the association available to these council members for review. A representative of the neighborhood association was present in the conference room to explain the survey and answer questions. The petitions
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submitted by residents requesting to opt out of the zoning overlay were available for the members to review. Representatives of the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission were available to answer questions about overlays in general, and a home designer with experience building in historic overlay areas was present. After this “back room meeting,” the zoning overlay ordinance passed on third reading. Several of the residents who opposed the passage of the conservation zoning overlay filed a lawsuit challenging the Metro Council’s adoption of the ordinance. One of the grounds upon which the residents sought to challenge the passage of the ordinance was that the ordinance had not been passed at a public meeting conducted in accordance with the Sunshine Law; therefore, the ordinance was void and of no effect.
THE EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
First, the residents argued that the email communications among the Metro Council members about the zoning overlay ordinance violated the Sunshine Law. The court found that in some email exchanges, most of which were copied to all Council members, “Council members are clearly weighing arguments for and against the Overlay.” 320 S.W.3d at 312. The court concluded that these email exchanges constituted deliberations among the Council members toward a decision on the passage of the zoning overlay ordinance. The court stated that the email exchanges “mirror the type of debate and reciprocal attempts at persuasion that would be expected to take place at a Council meeting, in the presence of the public and the Council as a whole.” Id. Therefore, these email exchanges were used to “deliberate public business in circumvention of the spirit or requirements of the Open Meetings Act.” Id. Lesson learned: Members of the governing body of a utility who exchange emails which include the same type of deliberations the board members would have on utility business in a public meeting are violating the Sunshine Law.
THE BACK ROOM MEETING
Second, the residents argued that the deliberations which occurred at the gathering of the Council members in the non-public conference room just before the vote
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on the third reading of the ordinance was a violation of the Sunshine Law. The court did not agree. The court found: [T]he record indicates only that the conference room was utilized to make information available to Council members. Unless the activities in the back conference room went beyond the provision of information, and extended to substantive discussion of positions and attempts to develop a consensus, then this gathering did not constitute a “meeting,” did not involved (sic) “deliberation,” and did not violate the Open Meetings Act. Id. Lesson learned: A meeting of the governing body of a utility which is informational only and in which no deliberations occur is not a public meeting under the Sunshine Law; therefore, no public notice of such an informational meeting is required, and the public has no right to attend. A word of caution: In Johnston, third parties present at the non-public meeting in the back conference room were able to testify that no deliberations occurred during the meeting. If the governing board of a utility meets and only the governing board members are present, any argument that no deliberations occurred at such a meeting is going to be met with great suspicion.
NEW AND SUBSTANTIVE RECONSIDERATION
Even though the email exchanges were found to be a violation of the Sunshine Law, the court found that the deliberations on the zoning overlay during the Metro Council meeting “cured” any violation of the Sunshine Law which had occurred as a result of the email communications before the Council meeting. The court stated, [E]ven if members of a public body engage in conduct that violates the Open Meetings Act, the action of the public body will not be deemed void if, in the interim, there was a ‘new and substantial reconsideration of the issues involved, in which the public is afforded ample opportunity to know the facts and to be heard with reference to the matters at issue.’” Id. at 312–13. Lesson learned: When the governing board of a utility has held a public meeting in violation of the Sunshine 29
Law, any action taken at such meeting is not void as long as the board conducts a new and substantial reconsideration of the action taken at the prior meeting at a subsequent properly noticed Sunshine meeting. Persons who are unhappy with the actions of local governments in Tennessee love to use Sunshine Law violations to challenge such actions. When a local government acts at public meeting which is held in violation of the Sunshine Law, any action taken is void. The persons challenging the action do not have to argue the merits of why the local government action was illegal or wrong, all the litigant has to do is show the action taken was done at a meeting which was not held in compliance with the Sunshine Law. Therefore, know the requirements of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act so you can “let the sunshine in.� Please contact Don Scholes, TAUD's General Counsel, with any questions. He may be reached by phone at (615) 8969022 or by e-mail at donscholes@taud.org.
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Lead & Copper Sampling Sites
Why So Many & How to Choose Them
Tony Wyatt | West TN Circuit Rider & Field Supervisor Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
Tennessee utilities started sampling for lead and copper in the early 1990’s and was different from most sampling we were accustomed to at the time. Most operators had been taught to flush the customer’s plumbing before sampling for most contaminants to ensure that the water being sampled was coming from the water main. Lead and copper samples are “first draw” samples. Water should stand in the customer’s plumbing for a minimum of six hours and the first water from the faucet is collected in the sample bottle. This meant that most utilities would need to let the untrained customer collect the sample the first thing in the morning. Typically, utilities deliver the sample bottles to customers and explain that they should fill the bottle before using water and leave the bottle and associated paperwork in an outside location to be picked up later. Another difference for lead and copper sampling was the way in which sampling sites should be selected. Sites should be determined using tier levels based on the age and plumbing materials. Tier levels for lead and copper sampling sites are described in the regulations as: Community water systems shall use tier 1 sampling sites for monitoring for lead and copper action level determination. Tier 1 sampling sites for a community water system shall consist of single family structures that: (i) contain copper pipes with lead solder installed after 1982 or contain lead pipes; and/or (ii) are served by a lead service line. When multiple-
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family residences comprise at least 20 percent of the structures served by a water system, the system may include these types of structure in its sampling pool. Any community water system with insufficient tier 1 sampling sites shall use “tier 2 sampling sites”, which consists of buildings, including multiplefamily residences that: (i) contain copper pipes with lead solder installed after 1982 or contain lead pipes; and/or (ii) are served by a lead service line. Any community water system with insufficient tier 1 and tier 2 sampling sites shall complete its sampling pool with “tier 3 sampling sites”, consisting of single family structures that contain copper pipes with lead solder installed before 1983. A community water system with insufficient tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 sampling sites shall complete its sampling pool with representative sites throughout the distribution system. For the purpose of this paragraph, a representative site is a site in which the plumbing materials used at that site would be commonly found at other sites served by the water system. (Formerly known as Tier 4 sites) Since many of today’s operators may not have been in the water industry when lead and copper sampling started they may not be aware that they are now on reduced
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monitoring. Originally, systems SYSTEM SIZE # OF SITES # OF SITES started on standard monitoring for (# of Customers Served) (Standard Monitoring) (Reduced Monitoring) lead and copper. This meant that your 100 50 system likely, unless your population >100,000 has changed drastically, started 10,001 to 100,000 60 30 sampling twice as many sites as it does 3,301 to 10,000 40 20 currently. Systems began sampling 20 10 by completing standard monitoring 501 to 3,300 10 5 every six months for two sampling 101 to 500 periods. If results allowed the system Less than or equal to 100 5 5 to go to reduced monitoring, the system then went to half the number Figure 1: Regulations specifiying the number of required sample sites. of sites annually for two years. If results sampling should be added at the end of the allowed further reduction the system was then allowed existing site list and be assigned the next to take the reduced number of samples every three years. numerical designation. This is where most systems are today unless they have • Please verify and report where possible, had problems. type of structure, type of plumbing, year of construction and presence of lead service lines. In March 2017, the Division of Water Resources sent a • The Division’s goal is to collect and update all letter to water systems concerning lead and copper sample site lists within the next 12 months. monitoring. This letter explained that the Division of • Transfer of the information to the Division Water Resources had begun digitizing records. In part can be made via email to staff listed below the letter states: or through other methods if needed. (David. As part of the transition to digital reporting and Money@tn.gov or Sophia.Britt@tn.gov ) to update information to ensure compliance with the lead and copper rule monitoring requirements, To further assist public water systems and the the Division requests that each public water system public in understanding lead exposures, the verify existing materials inventories with regard Division of Water Resources has established a to lead and copper monitoring and submit an lead and copper information website containing updated listing of lead and copper sample sites in regulations, guidance documents, sampling a digital format. An Excel spreadsheet template for instructions, and other related materials: that purpose has been developed and distributed http://tn.gov/environment/article/wr-wq-dwvia email to public water systems. The template lead-and-copper-rule and instructions on sample site selection is available upon request. Over the past several months, I have encountered several In updating the information please consider the operators who were not aware of this letter. Obviously following: the goal of collecting this information in 12 months has • Sample site numbers that have been previously passed. However, water systems should update their data assigned to a site should remain with that before their next lead and copper sampling, if possible. address indefinitely. This means you should contact the customer at each • Any additional sites that are identified for current site to determine if the plumbing still fits the tier
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level listed. Many systems have questioned customers only to find out that the plumbing was changed from copper to PVC ten years earlier. This would change the tier level from a tier 1, 2 or 3 to a tier 4. This change should be noted on the new site form. So, how many sites do you need to submit? You should have at least the number of sites required for your system under standard monitoring. Typically this will mean twice the number of sites you currently sample. You can look for original lists in older lead and copper records. If you don’t have access to the original list, you will need to select new sites so that you have the required number. The Tennessee Property Data website (www.assessment. cot.tn.gov/RE_Assessment/) can be a useful tool in determining when homes and other buildings were constructed. Once you have picked potential sites, you will likely need to visit each site to determine the type of plumbing. Remember, when selecting new sites, you will need to assign each new site a new site ID number since site ID numbers stay with the site permanently. You may be wondering why you need so many sites since your system is on reduced monitoring. First, certain conditions could result in your system returning to standard monitoring. Second, if a current site becomes unavailable due to the home burning, the customer refusing to collect the sample or some other reason, you will need extra approved sites to replace the lost site. Lead and copper samples should only be collected from approved sites.
the sample they discovered it was a urine sample. Both customers were elderly and hadn’t exactly understood the instructions. Obviously, the sites were resampled. Once you have selected the extra sampling sites, you will at least have additional sites to select for sample collection. Questions about lead and copper sampling? Contact your TAUD Circuit Rider for assistance.
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Lead and copper sampling can be frustrating largely due to the customer’s involvement in the sampling. Customers sometimes forget to collect the sample or set it out for you to pick up. Some customers have refused to collect samples stating that they’ve done it for years and there hasn’t been a problem. At least two systems that I’m aware of have picked up samples only to notice that the bottle wasn’t full. They also noticed that the water seemed discolored. Yep, you guessed it, upon sniffing
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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region meetings are held quarterly throughout the year and provide unique opportunities to network with others in the utility industry. Speakers present topics that are current, informative and beneficial to utilities and related industries. Some recent presentations include: updates on training, industry rules, reporting and regulation, insurance provisions, workplace safety, and what’s upcoming in new and innovative smart technology. TAUD encourages you to be ‘in-theknow’ and get involved in your region. For more information on how you can become involved with TAUD ‘s Region Meetings, please contact:
Region 1 Meeting Jeremy Jones, Region Leader July 19, 2018
Larry Lewis (731) 234-0380 | larrylewis@taud.org
Meeting Location: Blountville Utility District Attendance: 57 Speakers/Presenters: David Jones of CTI Engineers, Alisa Cade DDS of TN Department of Health, Chuck Page of ADC, Dina Gouge discussed TAUD's Women in Water initiative, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Mary Short of USDA RD, and Kirk Smith & Mike Keeton of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: CTI Engineers and ADC Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Core & Main, McGill Associates, W&W Engineering, Southeastern Tank, George Paris Company, and TN811 Next Meeting: TBA
Region 2 Meeting Brad Brummett, Region Leader September 5, 2018 Meeting Location: The Venue at Lenoir City Attendance: 80 Speakers/Presenters: Chris Jones of Guthrie Sales, Josh Baker of McWane Ductile, Dina Gouge discussed TAUD's Women in Water initiative, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Kirk Morris of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, JW Griffin, Mike Keeton, & Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: American Leak Detection, Guthrie Sales, and McWane Ductile Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, Southeastern Tank, American Leak Detection, CTI Engineers, Aulick Chemical, George Paris Company, Guthrie Sales, Barge Design, Consolidated Pipe, Kazmier & Associates, The Trust Company, S&ME, and TN811 Next Meeting: Joint Meeting with Region 3 on December 12, 2018
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TAUD REGION LEADERS
Region 3 attendees enjoy a presentation given during the September 13 meeting at Sequoyah Marina in Andersonville. Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leader September 13, 2018 Meeting Location: Sequoyah Marina in Andersonville Attendance: 51 Speakers/Presenters: Chuck Page of ADC, David Callahan of Wascon, Drexel Heidel discussed the TAUD operator training program, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO, Kirk Morris of USDA RD, and Mark Butler, Mike Keeton, Kirk Smith & Larry Lewis of TAUD.
REGION 1: Jeremy Jones First Utility District of Hawkins County REGION 2: Brad Brummett First Utility District of Knox County REGION 3: Jimmy Langley Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District REGION 4: Buster Harmon Byrdstown Water Department REGION 5: Tom Faulk West Wilson Utility District Michael Clay West Wilson Utility District REGION 6: Cathy Dradt South Giles Utility District Bill Dunnill Consolidated Utility District REGION 7: Lisa Porter Lawrenceburg Utility Systems REGION 8: Michael Johnson County Wide Utility District Randy Gregory City of Dyer REGION 9: Scott Miller Water Authority of Dickson County REGION 10: Tim Lawson Ocoee Utility District Allen Joslyn Big Creek Utility District REGION 11: Chandrika Winston Memphis Light, Gas & Water
Region 4 Meeting Malcolm "Buster" Harmon, Region Leader May 23, 2018 Region 4 did not meet in the third quarter.
Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Wascon and ADC Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, W&W Engineering, Southeastern Tank, Barge Design, Core & Main, George Paris Company, DBR, CTI Engineers, Walter A. Wood Supply, Aulick Chemical, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Joint Meeting with Region 2 on December 12, 2018
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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk, Michael Clay, & Bruce Trotter, Region Leaders August 2, 2018 Meeting Location: West Wilson Utility District Attendance: 38 Speakers/Presenters: Kim Pendergrass and Tom Goddard of DivcoData, Luke Williams of SSR, Dustin Dowdy discussed the TUPAC trap shoot, and Bob Freudenthal, Johnny Walker, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: DivcoData and SSR Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, DivcoData, Aulick Chemical, Hayes Pipe, Southeastern Tank, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
Region 6 Meeting Cathy Dradt and Bill Dunnill, Region Leaders July 25, 2018 Meeting Location: Consolidated Utility District Attendance: 57 Speakers/Presenters: Chris Polk of Mueller, Josh Baker formerly of American AVK, Ashley Richards discussed TAUD's Women in Water initative, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, Terence McGhee of USDA RD, and JW Griffin, Kevin Gilliam, Dewayne Culpepper, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsor: Reed and Shows Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, George Paris Company, Cathy Dradt, JR Wauford, Mueller, Hayes Pipe, Southeastern Tank, DBR, Walter A. Wood Supply, Aulick Chemical, Southern Sales, and Rye Engineering
Region 7 attendees during the July 11 meeting held at the Lawrenceburg Country Club Region 7 Meeting Lisa Porter, Region Leader July 11, 2018 Meeting Location: Lawrenceburg Country Club Attendance: 53 Speakers/Presenters: State Representative Candidate Kirk Haston, Jim Bercik of MR Systems, Mike Wetherington of ADC, Doug Shelton of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Tony Wyatt, Kevin Gilliam, Dewayne Culpepper, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsor: MR Systems Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, TAUD Tournament Trail, CedarChem, Southeastern Tank, ServLine, MR Systems, and Rye Engineering. The Annual Region 7 Golf Tournament was held after the region meeting. The sponsor of the golf tournament was ADC Next Meeting: TBA
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Region 8 Meeting Michael Johnson and Randy Gregory, Region Leaders July 12, 2018 Meeting Location: Grecian Steakhouse in Dyersburg Attendance: 32 Speakers/Presenters: Josh Baker formerly of American AVK, Brian Harstine of ServLine, Mike Wetherington of ADC, Brandon Orr of USDA RD, and Mark Butler, Tony Wyatt, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: American AVK and ServLine Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, TAUD Tournament Trail, and ServLine Next Meeting: TBA
Brandon Orr of USDA Rural Development speaking at the July 12 Region 8 meeting in Dyersburg. Region 9 Meeting Scott Miller, Region Leader September 27, 2018 Meeting Location: Water Authority of Dickson County Attendance: 27 Speakers/Presenters: Kevin Colvett of Inflo Design Group, Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Dr. Dinah Kitchens of TN Department of Health presented awards to WADC and SSCUD, and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Inflo Design Group and Southeastern Tank
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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson, Region Leader Allen Joslyn, Assistant Region Leader August 22, 2018 Meeting Location: Jim Oliver's Smokehouse in Monteagle Attendance: 48 Speakers/Presenters: Brad Gresham of Wachs Water Systems, Kim Pendergrass & John Dawson of DivcoData, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Craig Ingram of TN811, Gary Burress of the Chattanooga EFO, Clay Copeland of USDA RD, Craig Hammonds of Southeast Tennessee Development District, and JW Griffin, Mike Keeton, & Johnny Walker of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: DivcoData and Wachs Water Systems Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, George Paris Company, Belzona, G&C Supply, Aulick Chemical, Walter A. Wood Supply, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: November 28, 2018
Have you heard?
TAUD recently launched two initiatives dedicated to utility industry professionals:
TN Utility Professionals of Tomorrow & Women in Water
Region 11 attendees during the August 23 meeting held at the JEA Training Center in Jackson, TN. Region 11 Meeting Chandrika Winston, Region Leader August 23, 2018 Meeting Location: JEA Training Center Attendance: 37 Speakers/Presenters: Jonathan Cummings of Wascon, Brian Harstine of ServLine, Dr. Cooper Colquitt of the TN Dental Health, Darryl Green gave an update from the certification board, Jason Fryer of TN811 and Tony Wyatt, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Wascon and ServLine Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, TN811, and M&H Valve Company Next Meeting: TBA
Call (615) 896-9022 for more information on how you can get involved!
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TN Utility Professionals of Tomorrow Who We Are The TAUD Tennessee Utility Professionals of Tomorrow is defined as any person between the ages of 25 and 45, or new to the water industry (within the last 10 years). Persons that best fit this group are those that are currently in a leadership position (or will be in the future) with a utility or outside agency. Members of TUPT work at water or wastewater plants, utility offices, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, educational institutions, sales firms, and more. Our Mission • Promote the involvement of young professionals in TAUD at state & national levels • Facilitate the involvement of young professionals on research & technical committees • Develop & mentor young professionals • Exchange ideas through networking between members • Seek additional opportunities for industry education • Promote the water & wastewater industry in local communities
For more information, contact: JW Griffin 731.819.2679 | justingriffin@taud.org Mark Butler 615.557.5780 | marklbutler@taud.org Kirk Smith 615.243.6490 | kirksmith@taud.org 4th Quarter | Volume 32
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UPCOMING CLASSES >>> Classes listed occur while this issue is current. For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit www.taud.org or call Ali Hite, Education Assistant, at (615) 900-1000.
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11/13 Bacteriological Sampling 11/13**Bacteriological Compliance 11/14* Bacteriolocial Monitoring & Reporting 1/22 Cross Connection Renewal 1/23** Cross Connection Basic
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11/27 Cross Connection Renewal 11/28**Cross Connection Basic 12/4 Bacteriological Sampling 12/4** Bacteriological Compliance 12/5* Bacteriological Monitoring & Reporting 1/7**** Fundamentals of Water Distribution 1/8 Cross Connection Renewal 1/9** Cross Connection Basic 1/23 Safe Drinking Water Act Update (Level 2) 2/5** Practical Math for Wastewater Operators 2/11****Fundamentals of Collection Systems 2/18****Fundamentals of Water Treatment
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2018 Administrative Professionals Conference
December 6 & 7 | Airport Embassy Suites Hotel | 10 Century Blvd. | Nashville, TN | (615) 871-0033
TAUD's Administrative Professionals Conference is an opportunity for administrative personnel to learn valuable skills that benefit today’s workplace. Administrators interact extensively with people daily and this conference aims to address topics such as customer service, human resources, and utility policies. It is also host to the TAUD Administrative Professionals (TAP) program.
HOTEL INFORMATION Airport Embassy Suites Hotel 10 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-0033 Room Rate: $145 S/D
Reservation Deadline: November 14 We strongly encourage attendees to make reservations as soon as possible. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after the TAUD room block cut-off date has passed.
The TAP program was designed to promote and educate those striving for administrative excellence. Requirements for the program cover a series of topics relevant to the skills necessary to become a certified Administrative Professional in the utility industry. The program requires completion of thirty (30) hours of course work in office management, financial administration, legal and personnel issues, personal development, and on-site system evaluation (applicable to your specific utility). To register, please fill out the form on the opposite page and submit with your payment to the address provided. You may also register online at taud.org. For more information about this conference or to request an application for the TAP program, contact Beth Hardiman at (615) 900-1014 or by e-mail at bethhardiman@taud.org.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Nine (9) Hours of TAP, Commissioner, & Municipal Utility Official Training Available!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast & Registration 9:00am - 12:00pm Sessions 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sessions
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 11:30am Sessions
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Administrative Professionals Conference | December 6 & 7, 2018 Airport Embassy Suites Hotel | Nashville, TN You may also register online at www.taud.org REGISTRANT 1: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 2: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 3: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 4: _________________________________________________________________ UTILITY/COMPANY: ______________________________________________________________ BUSINESS ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________________ PHONE: (____) _____ - _________
STATE: ________
ZIP: ___________
E-MAIL: _______________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES:
By November 23, 2018 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $230 x_____ Non-Member $415 x_____ One day only $125 x_____ After November 23, 2018 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $255 x_____ Non-Member $440 x_____ One day only $225 x_____ Total Amount Due: $________ Please make checks payable to TAUD. If preferred, you may also pay by credit card. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via e-mail, including attachments.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER: __________________________ EXP. DATE: _________ AMOUNT: ____________ CARD HOLDER NAME: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________ BILLING ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ ZIP: ________________ EMAIL FOR RECEIPT: _______________________________________________________________
TAUD Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. A full refund will be issued (less a $50 processing fee) if cancellation is received at least 15 working days prior
to the conference. Cancellations received between 5 & 14 business days prior to the conference are eligible to receive a half refund. No refunds will be issued if cancellation notice is received less than 5 business days prior to the conference. Substitutes are always welcome. th 4 Quarter | Volume 32
REGISTRATION
Send completed form(s) & payment to: TAUD P.O. Box 2529 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283 | Questions? (615) 896-9022
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REGISTRATION FORM please print
Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants
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Tennessee Utilities Political Action Committee What is TUPAC?
Tennessee Utilities Political Action Committee (TUPAC) is a multi-candidate political action committee organized to raise funds and make contributions to candidates running for public office. Funds donated to TUPAC serve as contributions to the campaign funds of candidates who support the legislative initiatives and agendas of Tennessee's water, sewer, and natural gas utilities.
How are contributions used?
TUPAC makes campaign contributions to persons who are candidates for seats in the House of Representatives and Senate of the Tennessee General Assembly who have been or will be supportive of TAUD positions on legislation of interest to TAUD members. Among other considerations, TUPAC makes contributions to legislators who serve on committees which handle legislation of importance to TAUD and makes contributions based upon the recommendations of TAUD lobbyists. While TUPAC can make a contribution to any candidate running for an elected position in Tennessee, TUPAC usually limits its contributions to candidates for state legislative offices. Contributions are used to cover any expenses incurred in TUPAC’s fundraising activities.
Why should I contribute to TUPAC?
Almost every year TAUD introduces one or more bills to further the interests of TAUD members. Over 3,000 bills are introduced during each two-year legislative session. Several of these bills can affect utilities, their board members, and employees. TAUD closely follows each bill of interest and works side-by-side with legislators to get bills passed, amended or withdrawn. TAUD’s efforts are greatly enhanced with the support of key legislators to whom it provides financial support. Through the funding provided by TUPAC and the efforts of TAUD members, the General Assembly sees TAUD as an important stakeholder in any proposed legislation affecting Tennessee's utilities.
Who is eligible to make contributions?
All utility board members, managers, and employees are eligible to make contributions to TUPAC from personal funds. No utility funds from governmental utilities can be used to make contributions. Associate members who are corporations or limited liability companies may make contributions to TUPAC with company funds. TUPAC is required by law to periodically report contributions received to the Registry of Election Finance. TUPAC must disclose certain information about contributors donating more than $100 during a reporting period. For the purpose of reporting, all contributions made during a reporting period are cumulative.
When and how can I contribute to TUPAC?
Contributions can be made at anytime, but TUPAC encourages contributions be made in the early fall to give it sufficient funds to make contributions to candidates before the beginning of the legislative session each January. TUPAC raises funds each August during the TAUD Business of Running a Utility Conference by sponsoring the TUPAC Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot and Silent Action. The net proceeds from these events benefit TUPAC. A utility may encourage its employees to make contributions to TUPAC by deducting small contributions from each paycheck which the utility will forward to TUPAC.
For more information, call (615) 896-9022 or visit www.taud.org/legislative/tupac.htm.
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