Grayson County public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board meeting on December 8, 2022, has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Board received a presentation from ServLine regarding residential customers, revenues, and royalties. The Board reached a consensus to table the matter until the next meeting.
- Approved agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
- Tabled ServLine presentation and related discussions
- Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board is holding a special called meeting to approve its agenda and consent agenda, and to discuss the Virginia Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (VA LIHWAP). The meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022, at the Grayson County Courthouse in Independence, VA.
- Approval of agenda and consent agenda
- Discussion of VA LIHWAP – Virginia Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board voted 5-0 to authorize signing up for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a federally funded one-time program that helps eligible households pay past-due water bills. The program has $22.5M allocated to Virginia and is expected to last 2-3 months. The County must agree not to shut off water for 90 days for assisted customers, and the maximum forgiveness per household is $2,500.
- Approved signing up for LIHWAP program (5-0)
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board will hold its regular meeting, covering old business items including the Louisville Lane Extension, the ServLine Program, and Notice(s) of Violation, plus new business on a PFAS Cost Recovery Program. The board will also consider approving the September 8, 2022 meeting minutes and may enter executive session before adjourning.
- Approval of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Louisville Lane Extension
- Discussion of ServLine Program
- Discussion of Notice of Violation(s)
- Discussion of PFAS Cost Recovery Program
The board discussed a new EPA lead-copper rule requiring inspection of service lines on both sides of the meter and directed staff to draft a letter opposing the downstream inspection requirement. The letter will be circulated with other counties and VACo and sent to Virginia's U.S. senators and Representative Morgan Griffith. Other items discussed included a potential funding source for the Louisville Lane Extension, a ServLine insurance program for utility customers, and a PFAS cost recovery program registration.
- Directed staff to draft letter opposing EPA lead-copper rule downstream inspection requirement
- Agreed to have ServLine present at next PSA meeting
- Discussed Louisville Lane Extension funding; will seek 50% VDH grant and $100,000 from Mt. Rogers PDC
- Discussed PFAS cost recovery program registration; will seek more info from VRWA
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority board will hold its regular meeting, starting with approval of the August 11, 2022 minutes. Under old business, they will discuss the Louisville Lane Extension project. Under new business, they will receive a situation report on a Notice of Violation. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after an executive session.
- Approval of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Louisville Lane Extension
- Situation report on Notice of Violation
- Executive session scheduled before adjournment
The board tabled the Louisville Lane water extension project until next month, directing staff to return with a funding recommendation. A $150,000 county match is needed, with $100,000 from Mt. Rogers Planning District Commission not guaranteed. The board also noted a violation for failing to distribute the annual Consumer Confidence Report by July 1, which has since been posted online and mailed.
- Tabled Louisville Lane water project for funding recommendation (motion carried)
- Noted Virginia Drinking Water Authority violation for late Consumer Confidence Report
Public Service Authority Board
This meeting of the Grayson County Public Service Authority Board has no published agenda. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board met and approved the agenda/consent agenda (5-0). They discussed extending county water to Louisville Lane, with updated cost estimates of approximately $510,250 and a county share of about $150K after grants, but took no formal action. Staff was directed to provide a recommendation on funding sources. No new business or executive session was held.
- Approved agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
- Discussed Louisville Lane water extension, no formal action taken
- Directed staff to give recommendation on funding for Louisville Lane project
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority board is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. They will consider approving the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and discuss two water extension projects: the Grant Water Extension and the Louisville Lane Extension. No new business is listed.
- Approval of March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Grant Water Extension
- Discussion of Louisville Lane Extension
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board discussed two water extension grant opportunities and the Louisville Lane water extension project. No formal funding decisions were made; the board agreed to proceed with grant applications and will revisit funding commitments after grant notifications. The meeting was procedural with no votes on substantive items.
- Approved agenda/consent agenda (4-0)
- Discussed moving forward with grant package for Grant water extension and Stevens Creek/Providence water study
- Discussed Louisville Lane water extension project with ~$153,800 unfunded portion; agreed to apply for grant
- Adjourned (4-0)
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board is holding a regular meeting with no new business on the agenda. The board will hear status reports on cleaning water tanks, a leak insurance proposal, several water line extension proposals, and upcoming Lead & Copper Rule requirements.
- Report on cleaning of Meadow Creek & Marion Heights water tanks
- Status report on leak insurance proposal
- Status of proposal for Louisville Lane extension
- Proposal for Baywood extension/Baywood well system
- Proposal for Fishers Gap extension
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board approved a motion to engage an engineering firm to provide updated cost estimates for the Louisville Lane water extension project. The board also received updates on completed water tank cleanings, a joint leak insurance proposal, and upcoming federal Lead & Copper Rule revisions. No other formal decisions were made during the meeting.
- Approved engaging engineering firm for updated Louisville Lane extension cost estimates (4-0)
- Approved agenda/consent agenda (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Public Service Authority Board
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 8, 2021, elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk), and discuss two new business items: an emergency alert messaging system for water customers and a ServLine leak insurance proposal. No executive session is scheduled. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.
- Approval of PSA regular meeting minutes of July 8, 2021
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
- Emergency Alert Messaging for Water Customers
- ServLine Leak Insurance Proposal
The Grayson County Public Service Authority Board elected officers for 2022, approved the agenda, and discussed two water-related items. No formal decisions were made on the emergency alert messaging or the ServLine leak insurance proposal; both were informational and will be revisited.
- Elected John S. Fant as Chair (4-0, Fant abstaining)
- Elected Michael S. Hash as Vice Chair (4-0, Hash abstaining)
- Elected Paul Hoyle as Clerk (5-0)
- Approved agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)