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   "summary": "The agenda for this Carrboro Board Workshop consists only of procedural boilerplate from eSCRIBE software. No specific discussion or decision items are listed. The meeting appears to be purely administrative.",
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   "summary": "The agenda for the Carrboro Board of Directors meeting on September 10, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. No items are listed for review or action.",
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   "summary": "The agenda for the Carrboro Board Workshop contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed. This appears to be a placeholder or unpopulated agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "No substantive items on this agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA Board to review FY27 budget process",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will discuss the FY27 budget process, approve federal awards conflict of interest and civil rights policies, and receive an update on the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant clearwell and electrical project. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a quarterly attendance report.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Special Meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board to vote on new water/sewer rates and FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will vote on adopting the FY2027 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges, the annual budget, and a five-year Capital Improvements Program. They will also consider ED compensation, reappoint general counsel, and review the Water Shortage Response Plan.",
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   "summary": "The Board will hold concurrent public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and proposed revisions to rates, fees, and charges. They will also consider awarding construction contracts for water line and sewer rehabilitation projects, approve the sale of OWASA's Seaforth property to the City of Durham, and discuss a draft PFAS guiding principles strategy.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Special Meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors",
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   "date": "2026-05-14",
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   "headline": "Board sets public hearings for FY2027 budget and rate/fee revisions",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will set public hearings for June 11, 2026, on the FY2027 budget and proposed revisions to rates, fees, and charges. They will also discuss a reimbursement policy for system development, nominate board officers, and hold a closed session to consult on contract negotiations for the Seaforth property. Other items include a PFAS analysis update and board engagement on clearwell design.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
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   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Ad-Hoc Committees",
   "headline": "No business items listed for Ad-Hoc Committees meeting",
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   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "Board to decide final location of water storage clearwell",
   "summary": "OWASA Board of Directors will make a final decision on the location of a new clearwell (water storage tank), consider options for using the 114 Glosson Circle property, and vote on supporting a Morgan Creek flood management study. The meeting also includes updates on the climate adaptation plan, gravity sewer rehabilitation, and a water main replacement project on Burning Tree Drive.",
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   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "Special Meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA Board to review draft FY27 budget and rate information",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to review the draft FY27 budget and rate information. The board will also discuss a presentation made at the BOCC retreat and hold a closed session on litigation, followed by a public vote. Public comment is invited on agenda items.",
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   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board to consider new reimbursement policy for water, sewer extensions",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will discuss and potentially act on a reimbursement policy for water and sewer extensions. They will also review a clearwell site alternatives evaluation, receive updates on PFAS management and biosolids, and consider the final Southern Area Sewer Planning Study. Consent items include procurement of liquid ferric sulfate and approval of meeting minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Special Meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board holds budget work session for FY 2027",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors is meeting for a budget work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget and capital improvement project prioritization. The agenda also includes announcements on a conflict of interest, a recent local leaders meeting, a presentation at the Orange County Commissioner annual meeting, and coordination with Orange County on a voice interoperability plan for emergency responders.",
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   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA Board to discuss sewer planning and water/sewer extension reimbursement",
   "summary": "The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors will review financial and capital improvement reports and approve an audit firm contract. The board is also discussing the Southern Area Sewer Planning Study and the development of a reimbursement policy for water and sewer extensions.",
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   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Special Meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board discusses water plant site and climate plan",
   "summary": "The Orange Water and Sewer Authority board will review site alternatives for the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant Clearwell and discuss a Climate Adaptation Plan. The meeting also includes updates on streambank restoration and the galvanized service line replacement program.",
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   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "Board to address Senator Meyer's request on an OWASA customer complaint",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board will discuss a response to Senator Meyer’s request to review a customer complaint. It will also consider planning for improvement projects at the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant and review forest management activities. Additional items include a summary of the November 2025 community meeting at University Lake Dam and an update on the rate‑study schedule, including a special board meeting set for January 22, 2026.",
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   "date": "2025-11-13",
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   "headline": "OWASA board to discuss PFAS treatment and clearwell sizing",
   "summary": "The Board will hear presentations and discuss alternatives for PFAS treatment of drinking water, sizing of a proposed clearwell, a wildlife corridor expert, and a reimbursement policy for system development projects. Consent items include financial reports, equipment procurements, and a construction contract for wastewater plant HVAC improvements. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.",
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   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board to vote on Chapel Hill interlocal for wastewater service area expansion",
   "summary": "The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Board of Directors will discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill for planning wastewater system improvements to serve the expanded Urban Services Area. The board will also review a committee report on PFAS equipment capital analysis, discuss capacity of the Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant, and consider an action plan responding to development community feedback. Additional agenda items include the annual comprehensive financial report, a water bill relief program update, and routine consent items.",
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   "date": "2025-09-25",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "Board will hold a Rate Study Work Session",
   "summary": "The Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors will meet on September 25, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the OWASA Community Room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro. The agenda includes a discussion item titled “Rate Study Work Session” with an attached PDF (25-09-25 Rate Study Work Session.pdf). Other agenda items are standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Announcements, Petitions and Requests, Summary of Board Meeting Items, and Adjournment.",
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   "date": "2025-09-11",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "Board to follow up on Jones Ferry Road water treatment plant improvements",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially act on follow-up from a workshop on Jones Ferry Road Water Treatment Plant improvements. Consent items include approving the FY2027 budget calendar, a preliminary 12-month financial report, and an annual DEIB/EEO report. The board will also receive updates on potential streambank restoration pilot projects and review feedback from the development community.",
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   "date": "2025-08-14",
   "body": "Board of Directors",
   "headline": "OWASA board to consider West Rosemary Street water main contract",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board of Directors will meet to vote on several consent items, including a construction contract for the West Rosemary Street water main replacement, and to discuss parking solutions with community feedback, PFAS management, a rate study schedule, and a marketing strategy. The board will also hear a report on Tropical Storm Chantal's impact on operations and consider adjustments to employee compensation and the backflow prevention ordinance.",
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   "date": "2025-07-10",
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   "headline": "Award of construction contract for West Rosemary Street water main replacement",
   "summary": "The OWASA Board will discuss awarding a construction contract for the West Rosemary Street Water Main Replacement Project. They will also consider expanding the southern service area boundary, the FY 2026 budget process and rate study schedule, and a draft map of conservation areas within easements. A closed session will address personnel matters.",
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