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9 Event Calendar 10 Highlights: Utility Technology Conference 12 Thank You! 2018 Activity Fee Contributors 16 2018 Legislative Session Recap 20 Utility Spotlight: Consolidated Utility District & the City of Maynardville 22 2018 Tournament Trail - The Final Cast 26 Counsel's Corner: The Creation of Utility Easements 30 The Personal Side of Utility Security 33 Region Meeting News 38 Upcoming Classes: TAUD Training Station Schedule 40 Conference Registration: Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Luncheon 42 Conference Registration: Business of Running a Utility Conference & Exhibit Hall 45 Advertiser Index 46 Game: Spot the Differences Can you find the frog hidden somewhere in the graphics or photos of this issue? Same size & color as shown here. Answer on page 50. Happy Hunting! Executive Editor | Penny Funk Managing Editor & Art Direction | Vanessa Solís Assistant Editor | Beth Hardiman Article Contributors | Mark Chamberlain, Bill Dunnill, Beth Hardiman, Larry Lewis, Donald L. Scholes, Kirk Smith Image Credits Flag of Tennessee ©Lulla; Tennessee State House ©rustyelliott; Unfinished pipeline ©Roman_23203; Intruder at door ©bruiser Tennessee Utility News is published quarterly by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts. TAUD assumes no responsibility for opinions or statements of facts expressed by contributors. Advertisements and editorials do not represent official policies of the Association. The right to publish, edit or deny publishing and material submitted for publication is reserved by TAUD. To submit editorial or advertising content, or to update your mailing information, please contact Vanessa Solís at (731) 352-8256 or vanessasolis@taud.org.
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2018 Utility Technology Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
The Utility Technology Conference was held at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge February 28-March 2 where over 200 were in attendance. The Technology Conference provides 12 hours of continuing education for all operator licenses, as well as 12 professional development hours for professional engineers. TAUD would like to thank all of our presenters at this year's conference. Hot topics this year included: THM Production & Analysis, Urban Leak Sensors for Rural DMA's for Water Loss Management, Corrosion Probe Using Phosphate for Water Treatment and Ice Pigging. The Technology Conference requires numerous sessions in order to provide 12 hours of continuing education for each license. If you are interested in presenting please contact Education Manager, Brent Ogles at brentogles@taud.org. We are always looking for presentations on new procedures, technology and innovation. TAUD would like to say a special thank you to American Development Corporation, Rye Engineering and Wascon, Inc. for hosting a hospitality suite on Wednesday night after sessions. The hospitality suite provided drinks, delicious hors d'oeuvres and time for attendees to fellowship with one another. The 2019 Technology Conference to be held at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center February 27-March 1, 2019. We hope to see you there! 10
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2018 Activity Fee Contributors These utility & associate members contributed to Activity Fees in support of TAUD’s 2018 legislative efforts. Activity Fees are vital in assisting the Association with its work on behalf of the industry. TAUD would like to recognize the voluntary support given by the following members:
2018 Participating Utilities
25 Utility District Adamsville Utilities Allardt Water Works Alpha-Talbott Utility District Anderson County Water Authority Athens Utility Board Baxter Waterworks Bells Utilities Belvidere Rural Utility District Benton Waterworks Big Creek Utility District Bloomingdale Utility District Blountville Utility District Bolivar Water System Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District Bondecroft Utility District Bradford Water System Brentwood Water Department Bristol-Bluff City Utility District Brownlow Utility District Brownsville Utilities Cagle-Fredonia Utility District Carderview Utility District Carthage Water Department Cedar Grove Utility District Center Grove-Win. Springs Utility District Centerville Water & Sewer Chapel Hill Utilities Charlotte Wastewater System Cheatham County Water Wastewater Authority Clifton Gas & Water Department Coffee Co. Water & Wastewater Treatment Authority Cold Springs Utility District Consolidated Utility District Cordell Hull Utility District Covington Public Works/Utilities Crab Orchard Utility District Crockett Public Utility District
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Cross Anchor Utility District Cumberland City Water & Sewer Cumberland Gap Water & Sewer Decherd Water System DeKalb Utility District DeWhite Utility District Dowelltown-Liberty Water Dresden Water & Sewer DuPont Dyersburg Suburban Consolidated Utility District East Fork Utility District East Montgomery Utility District Eastside Utility District Elizabethton Water Utilities Elk River Utility District Erin Water System Estill Springs Water System Fall Creek Falls Utility District Fall River Road Utility District Farm Water System Fentress County Utility District First Utility District of Hardin County First Utility District of Hawkins County First Utility District of Knox County First Utility District of Tipton County Gateway Utility, Inc. Gibson County Municipal Water District Gibson County Utility District Gladeville Utility District Gleason Water & Wastewater Glen Hills Utility District Goodlettsville Wastewater System Grand Junction Water System Grand Valley Lakes POA Grandview Utility District Graysville Water System Greenbrier Water System Greeneville Water Commission Grundy County Sewer Systems H. B. & T. S. Utility District Hallsdale-Powell Utility District
Hamilton Co. Water & Wastewater Authority Harbor Utility District Hardeman-Fayette Utility District Harpeth Valley Utilities District Harriman Utility Board Henderson Utility Department Hendersonville Utility District Hixson Utility District Holiday Shores Water Service Humphreys County Utility District Huntingdon Water & Sewer Huntsville Utility Board Huntsville Utility District Intermont Utility District Jackson County Utility District Jackson Energy Authority Jamestown Gas & Water Jefferson Cocke County Utility District Kenton Utilities Kimball Sewer System Kingston Springs Wastewater System Kingston Water & Sewer Knox Chapman Utility District Lafollette Utilities LaGuardo Utility District Lake County Utility District Lakeview Utility District Lauderdale County Water System LaVergne Utilities Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Lexington Utilities Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities Lincoln Memorial University Linden Utilities Livingston Utilities Loudon Utilities Lynchburg Metro Utility District Lynnville Water Utility Madison Suburban Utility District Mallory Valley Utility District Marshall County Board of Public Utilities
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Martel Utility District Maryville Water and Sewer Maury County Board of Public Utilities McEwen Water System McKenzie Water Commission Memphis Light Gas Water Division Michie Water System Middle TN Natural Gas Utility District Middleton Water System Minor Hill Utility District Monteagle Rural Utility District Monterey Water & Wastewater Moscow Water Department Mosheim Water & Sewer Department Mt. Carmel Wastewater Mt. Juliet Public Works Dept. Mt. Pleasant Water/WW/Gas Munford Utilities New Canton Utility District New Market Utility District Niota Waterworks Nolensville/College Grove Utility District Norris Water Commission North Greene Utilities Inc. North Overton Utility District North Utility District of Rhea County North West Utility District Northeast Henry County Utility District Northeast Knox Utility District Northeast Lawrence Utility District Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Northwest Henry Utility District O Connor Utility District Oakland Water System Obion Utilities Ocoee Utility District Old Gainesboro Road Utility District Old Knoxville Highway Utility District Oliver Springs Water Department Oneida Water & Wastewater Department Pegram Wastewater System Persia Utility District Pleasant View Utility District Poplar Grove Utility District Powell Valley Utility District
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Quebeck-Walling Utility District Reelfoot Utility District of Lake County Ridgely Waterworks Ripley Utility System River Road Utility District Roane Central Utility District Roane County Wastewater Rockwood Water, Wastewater, & Gas Rogersville Water System Rossville Water System Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District Rutledge Waterworks Department Rutherford Water Department Samburg Utility District Savannah Valley Utility District Scotts Hill Water System Second South Cheatham Utility District Selmer Utility Division Sevier County Utility District Sevier County Water Department Shady Grove Utility District Signal Mountain Water & Sewer Smith Utility District Smyrna Water System Sneedville Utility District South Blount County Utility District South Cumberland Utility District South Elizabethton Utility District South Giles Utility District South Paris Coop Water System South Pittsburg Water and Gas South Side Utility District Spring City Water & Sewer Springville Utility District Summertown Utility District Surgoinsville Utility District Sweetwater Utilities Board Sylvia-TN City-Pond Utility District Tellico Area Services System Tellico Plains Water & Sewer Toone Water System Trezevant Water & Sewer Trimble Water System Troy Water System Tuckaleechee Utility District Tullahoma Utilities Authority
Unicoi County Gas Utility District Unicoi Water Utility District Vanleer Water Works Waldens Ridge Utility District Warren County Utility District Wartrace Waterworks & Sewerage Watauga River Regional Water Authority Water Authority of Dickson County Watertown Water & Sewer Watts Bar Utility District Waynesboro Utilities Webb Creek Utility District West Knox Utility District West Overton Utility District West Robertson Water Authority West Stewart Utility District West TN Public Utility District West Warren-Viola Utility District West Wilson Utility District Westmoreland Water System White House Utility District Whiteville Water & Wastewater Wilson County Water Authority Winchester Utilities Woodlawn Utility District
2018 Participating Associates American Development Corporation Bar Environmental, Inc. Brown Painting Company C.R. Barger & Sons, Inc. Cannon & Cannon, Inc. CDM Smith CH2M Hill Ft. Campbell Privatization Project Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co.
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2018 Activity Fee Contributors CTI Engineers Inc. Equipment Controls ESC Lab Sciences First Tennessee Bank Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. Fortech, Inc. Fulghum, MacIndoe & Associates G & C Supply Company, Inc. Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Gov-Pay Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. HSI, Inc. J.R. Wauford & Co. Engineers Jacobs Engineering John Bouchard & Sons Company Kazmier & Associates, Inc. KY/TN Section AWWA Magnolia River Services Mattern & Craig McWane Ductile
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Moore Construction Co., Inc. Mueller Company Mueller Systems Nationwide Analtical Laboratories Neel - Schaffer, Inc. Next Generation Underwriters Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Smith Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency, Precon Corporation RateStudies Reed & Shows Meter Solutions Rye Engineering, PLC S & S Utility Sales, LLC S&ME, Inc. S4 Water and Sales Service, Inc. Sensus Severn Trent Services Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison Smith Contractors, Inc. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
Southeastern Tank, Inc. Southern Sales Company, Inc. Stigall Engineering Associates, Inc. Stowers Machinery Corporation Stringfellow, Inc. Tennessee 811 Tennessee Engineering Group Tennessee Utility Assistance The Perkinson Company, Inc. The Trust Company THW Insurance Services, LLC Trestles Veteran Management Services W & W Engineering, LLC Walter A. Wood Supply Co. Wascon, Inc. Westerman Engineering, LLC Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital LLC
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What is TUPAC?
TUPAC is a multi-candidate political action committee organized to promote TAUD’s views on selected legislative issues. Funds donated to TUPAC serve as contributions to the campaign funds of candidates who support legistation favorable to Tennessee’s utilities.
Who administers TUPAC?
TUPAC is administered by TAUD's Legislative Committee, Executive Director, Board President, attorney and lobbyists. TUPAC’s chairperson is Legislative Committee Chairman, Nick Newman of Memphis Light Gas & Water.
How are donations used?
TUPAC, with advice from the Association’s lobbyists, donates the funds to selected legislators who are, or will be, running for election. A small balance is left in the TUPAC account each year to accomodate any late donations. This account is maintained by TUPAC's Treasurer, Don Scholes of Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings.
Why should I donate to TUPAC?
Over 3,000 bills are introduced during the course of each legislative session. Many of these bills can affect utilities, as well as their employees and commissioners. TAUD closely follows each bill of interest and works side-by-side with legislators in the best interest of our members. Without the support of key legislators, our efforts would be in vain.
Who is eligible to make contributions?
All utility commissioners, managers, and employees are eligible to make contributions to TUPAC from personal funds. No utility funds can be used to make contributions. Associate members who are corporations or limited liability companies may make direct 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 contributor(s) donating more than $100 during a reporting period. For the purpose of reporting, all contributions made during a reporting period are cumulative. Any person(s) contributing more than $100 during a reporting period should complete a disclosure form. This form can be obtained by contacting TAUD or by visiting our website at www.taud.org.
When and how can I contribute to TUPAC?
Donations may be made at any time, but contributing in the early fall of each year is strongly encouraged. Additionally, every August during the Business of Running a Utility Conference, TAUD hosts the TUPAC Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot and Silent Auction events. The proceeds from these events benefit TUPAC. By playing golf, participating in the trap shoot or by bidding on silent auction items, you are assisting TAUD in our legislative efforts. For more information, call (615) 896-9022 or visit www.taud.org/legislative/tupac.htm.
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2018 Legislative Session Recap Larry Lewis | Government Relations Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
The 2018 session of the 110th General Assembly convened on January 9, 2018. Close to 3,200 bills were entered and TAUD is tracking almost 100 bills which, if passed ,would have a direct impact on Tennessee’s utilities. At the writing of this article the General Assembly was still in session. By voluntarily contributing to TAUD’s Activity fees and the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee (TUPAC), members facilitate the success of this legislative program, the Association lobbyists and TAUD staff in opposing or supporting legislation as needed. It is vital that TAUD members understand that without their support, we would not be able to serve utilities in this way. Each member that supports TAUD during the legislative session is part of a collective effort to protect utilities statewide from legislation that would not only affect utilities, but also the administration, servicemen and women, business affiliates and ultimately, the public. TAUD thanks every contributor for understanding the importance of our actions in the legislature as not only a service to our members, but to all Tennessee utilities and the businesses that serve them. We consider our role in the legislative process to be one of the largest responsibilities that we have and strive to have greater impact each year. Here are some of the bills that we feel would greatly affect our members:
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SB2121/HB2232
Bill Sponsors: Senator Yager & Representative McDaniel Introduced at the request of our members, this bill limits the collection of sales tax to monthly usage charges and minimum bill charges for water utility customers and nonresidential natural gas and electric utility customers. Status: This bill has passed in the Senate and House and has been sent to the speakers for their signatures.
SB1957/HB2365
Bill Sponsors: Senator Pody & Representative Lynn Changes the existing law so that utility district petitions in Wilson County are heard by the Wilson County Mayor and not the Water & Wastewater Authority of Wilson County. Status: This bill has passed in the Senate and House and has been sent to the speakers for their signatures.
SB985/HB675
Bill Sponsors: Senator Gresham & Representative Lynn Limits the amount of fluoride that public water supply system operators may add to public drinking water; requires that fluoride testing results be open for public inspection and requires public notice of fluoridation. Status: This bill failed in the House.
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SB2590/HB1910
Bill Sponsors: Senator Yarbro & Representative Parkinson Prohibits a utility from charging its customers whose utility services are provided through the use of a smart meter and whose utility services have been disconnected due to nonpayment a fee to reconnect utility services. Status: This bill failed in the House.
SB1745/HB1734
Bill Sponsors: Senator Johnson & Representative Johnson Attempts to clarify that UMRB has power to investigate utility districts when necessary for compliance with state or federal law and not just when there is financial loss, water loss, or another petition is filed with UMRB. Status: This bill has passed in the Senate and House and has been sent to the Governor for his signatures.
SB1812/HB1791
Bill Sponsors: Senator Ketron & Representative Marsh Makes several changes in 811 Act: (1) allows Underground Damage Utility Enforcement Board to establish best practices for utility markings by rule which currently are
established by statute so it will make changes easier to adopt; (2) allows assessment of civil penalty if a utility operator does not join Tenn811 which is now mandatory by law; (3) provides Tenn811 will provide training ordered by Enforcement Board unless Enforcement Board decides otherwise; (4) makes a contract operator subject to the 811 Act, including civil penalty provisions; (5) gives contract locators a seat on Enforcement Board; (6) creates staggered terms for 3 members of executive committee of Enforcement Board; (7) requires hearings on civil penalties to be held in Davidson County rather than county where incident occurs; (8) provides that natural flowing runoff systems is not a "utility" under 811 Act. Status: This bill has passed in the Senate and House and has been sent to the Governor for his signatures.
SB2373/HB2140
Bill Sponsors: Senator Niceley & Representative T. Hill Was amended to set up a method for the utility management review board to authorize the private purchase of a utility district, the method to be used to negotiate the terms of the sale, the method to petition a
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SB2292/HB2338
2018 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Chairman Nick Newman Mike Adams Charlie Anderson Mark Butler David Collett Phillip Combs Ralph Cooper, Lobbyist Bruce Giles Bob Freudenthal John Hall Drexel Heidel Rick Kirby Larry Lewis Joe May, Lobbyist Pat Riley Don Scholes, General Counsel Kirk Smith Freddie Weston
TAUD's Legislative Committee meets by conference call every Monday morning during the legislative session to discuss the bills that TAUD is tracking, as well as the the weekly legislative calendar so that the committee can decide on the most effective course of action.
Bill Sponsors: Senator Bell & Representative Sanderson Was amended and will (1) reduce, from 12 to 7, the total number of training and continuing education hours a municipal utility board commissioner must attend annually; and (2) exempts any municipal utility board commissioner who has served for 8 years or more from the training and continuing education requirements. Status: This bill has been passed by the House. If you have questions or concerns with any legislation please contact Larry Lewis (larrylewis@taud.org), Don Scholes (donscholes@taud.org) or Bob Freudenthal (bobfreudenthal@taud.org).
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SB2010/HB1898
Sponsors: Senator Massey & Representative H. Brooks Prohibits a commissioner of a utility district or board member of a municipal utility board or county utility board from being: (1) an elected official; (2) an employee of the utility; or (3) the immediate family member of a utility employee. Status: This bill was taken off notice in the House.
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Utility Spotlight:
Consolidated UD & the City of Maynardville Bill Dunnill | General Manager Consolidated Utility District
Last October, the City of Maynardville visited with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) to discuss meter testing and leak detection procedures. Maynardville was experiencing serious water loss issues and looking for insight to finding leaks and reducing their unaccounted for water. CUD has some of the lowest water loss numbers in the nation and is voluntarily participating in AWWA’s audited water loss program. While their ILI is currently an astounding 0.73 with a system that contains over 1,300 miles of pipe, they anticipate Pictured: A CUD employee surveying an area of Maynardville's system to identify potential leaks. reducing it even further by improving the use of “best practices” in metering, repair allowed Maynardville’s normal pump construction, materials, and leak detection. “All schedule to refill their tanks according to City of these items work hand-in-hand to achieve Manager Jack Ryne. sustainable results and I’m extremely proud of CUD personnel and their accomplishments,” “My employees are highly skilled and said General Manager Bill Dunnill. exceptionally talented. They routinely demonstrate teamwork, ownership, selfIn February of 2018, CUD agreed to send three motivation, reliability, and quality which are all key employees to east Tennessee for five days. a part of the core values that CUD ascribes to,” Their purpose was to survey Maynardville’s said CUD Water Loss Manager Kevin Hickerson. system identifying leaks while providing “We hope other utilities will follow suit and assist training and education to Maynardville's staff. their neighbors when possible by sharing their The mission was successful. CUD found 12 leaks, expertise.” of which three were substantial. The very first
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2018 Tournament Trail
The Final Cast Kirk Smith | Business Development Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
This season, the TAUD Tournament Trail celebrated 8 years of bringing our membership great opportunities to get together and fish with a friend or business associate all while supporting the Tennessee Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) Scholarship Program. As we pause for a moment and look back to 2011, the year we created the first TAUD Operator Expo Bass Tournament which paid out very limited funds in prize money and ran in conjunction with the Operator Expo during the month of May. Today, the TAUD Tournament Trail consists of a
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full committee, trailer, equipment, digital pro scales, aerated troughs, scoreboard and the expertise to put on and provide a great tournament for our members. We are truly blessed to have these opportunities. It’s been a fun and challenging ride since we started this venture, all of which could not have happened without the support and generosity of our Associate Members. A few years ago, and after the expansion from a single fishing event into a multi-tournament program, the TAUD Tournament Trail partnered with the TUEC Scholarship
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Program. This partnership and purpose sparked great interest from our Associate Members who saw the tremendous need to encourage members to continue their education at a college or university level. The TUEC Scholarship Program has benefitted from its partnership with the TAUD Tournament Trail. Simply put, it’s been a win-win for those who have taken advantage of it.
BASS & CRAPPIE CHALLENGES FEATURE TITLE SPONSORSHIPS
For complete results from the 2018 Season, including the J.R. Wauford Company Big Bass Mega Challenge from Old Hickory Lake, visit the TAUD Tournament Trail booth located on the main floor of the Gatlinburg Convention Center or view our website at: www.fishtaud.com. Impact Announcement concerning the 2019 TAUD Tournament Trail Coming Soon!
Another first during the 2018 season was the addition of a title sponsor for all events on this year’s schedule. This season began with the ADC Bass Challenge followed by the Rye Engineering PLC Crappie Challenge on Kentucky Lake at Paris Landing Marina. This dual-purpose tournament was held on March 16th with a total of 26 teams competing.
Our second stop on the tournament trail had 23 teams poised to fish the waters of Percy Priest Lake located just outside of Nashville. The Tournament Trail returned to a tournament-friendly marina called Fate Sanders. This dual-purpose tournament started with the Southeastern Tank Bass Challenge followed by the Wascon Sales & Service Crappie Challenge. Fate Sanders Marina has already extended an invite for us to return next season if the Tournament Committee chooses to. As of this publication, the results from the J.R. Wauford Co. Engineers Big Bass Mega Challenge at Old Hickory Lake are not yet available. This tournament was created by offering one of the most unique formats in tournament fishing. Boasting eight (8) hourly weigh-in sessions providing a $250 prize per hour for big bass, this format keeps the event running every hour as anglers attempt to roll the dice on which session they choose to come to the scales. After all fish are weighed in and the official scores for the largest bass of the entire tournament of the day, the winning team will receive the Grand Prize of $1000 in addition to their hourly winnings.
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Pictured (above): Jason Fryer of TN811 at the ADC Bass Challenge weigh-in; (below) Don Talley & Robert Bobbitt of the City of Brentwood, 1st place winners of the Wascon Crappie Challenge.
See pages 24-25 for West & Middle TN Tournament results
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ADC Bass Challenge 2nd Place Winners Paul Crabtree & Bryant Bradley.
Chuck Page of ADC presents the ADC Bass Challenge Grand Prize to Justin Davis & Kelly Readhimer.
ADC Bass Challenge 3rd Place Winners Sterling Brennis & Jesse Rigsby.
Robert Miller & JW Griffin won 1st Place in the Rye Engineering Crappie Challenge.
Rye Engineering Crappie Challenge 2nd Place Winners Billy Roger & Casey King.
Southeaster Tank Bass Challenge 2nd Place Winners Charlie Palmer & Troy Taylor.
Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank awards Sterling Brennis & Jesse Rigsby with the Southeastern Tank Bass Challenge Grand Prize. 24
Southeaster Tank Bass Challenge 3rd Place Winners Rodney Richardson & Joe Holt.
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ADC Bass Challenge Results: TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TOTAL WEIGHT
5 5 5 4 5 4 2 2 3 2
26.56 lbs. 19.70 lbs. 17.40 lbs. 16.18 lbs. 15.96 lbs. 10.14 lbs. 7.90 lbs. 7.06 lbs. 6.79 lbs. 6.64 lbs.
TOTAL FISH
TOTAL WEIGHT
7 7 7 4
6.12 lbs. 5.68 lbs. 4.10 lbs. 2.42 lbs.
TOTAL FISH
TOTAL WEIGHT
5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5
16.44 lbs. 15.24 lbs. 14.74 lbs. 13.86 lbs. 13.77 lbs. 12.12 lbs. 11.19 lbs. 10.78 lbs. 10.70 lbs. 10.65 lbs.
Kelly Readhimer & Justin Davis [Jackson Energy Authority] Bryant Bradley & Paul Crabtree [Consolidated Utility District] Sterling Brennis & Jesse Rigsby [Trestles of Nashville] Charlie Palmer & Troy Taylor [Metro Water Services] Joe Rewa & Brian Thomas [Hendersonville Utility District] Dennis Black & Daniel Baker [Water Authority of Dickson Co.] Jason Fryer & Bill O'Crunk [TN811] Kevin Relford & Randy Poole [City of Smyrna] Steve Thomas & Bobby Kane [Cunningham Utility District] James Humphrey & Cody Graham [Madison Suburban U.D.]
Rye Engineering PLC Crappie Challenge Results: TEAM 1 2 3 4
TOTAL FISH
JW Griffin & Robert Miller [TAUD] Casey King & Billy Roger [City of Newbern] Shannon Brown & Jason Bryant [Consolidated Pipe & Supply] Jeremy Peavyhouse & Joel Peavyhouse [City of Newbern]
MIDDLE TN | PERCY PRIEST LAKE AT FATE SANDERS MARINA
Southeastern Tank Bass Challenge Results: TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sterling Brennis & Jesse Rigsby [Trestles of Nashville] Charlie Palmer & Troy Taylor [Metro Water Services] Rodney Richardson & Joe Holt [Southern Sales] Larry Miniat & Richard Sullivan [ Core & Main] Bryant Bradley & Brandon Hunter Aaron Faith & John Dunaway Arthur Richardson & Scott Hill Dale Hyndman & Aaron Hyndman [Cunningham East Montomery U.D] Kevin Relford & Randy Poole [City of Smyrna] Carl Davis & Vance Hyndman [Cunningham East Montomery U.D]
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Counsel's Corner
The Creation of Utility Easements Don Scholes | General Counsel Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
When a water, sewer or natural gas utility decides to install an underground utility line, it has two choices. First, the utility can lay the utility line within a public road rightof-way. Second, the utility can lay the underground line within a private utility easement. More than ever before, the acquisition of valid utility easements has become an integral part of the operation of a water, sewer or natural gas system. The increased use of public rights-of-way by other underground utilities, including communication, cable, and electric utilities, is making it more difficult for water, sewer and natural gas utilities to find available space within public rights-of-way for their utility lines. A utility can receive compensation when it is required by another governmental entity to move its underground utility lines located within private easements. The purpose of this article is to summarize how utilities can acquire easements of the installation and maintenance of underground utility lines and for other utility system improvements.
EXPRESS GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
A utility easement is an interest in real property. Therefore, a utility acquires a valid utility easement from a property owner the same way one acquires the full ownership of real property, by written instrument. When one purchases real property, the real property is conveyed to the new owner by a written deed. When a utility acquires an easement from a property owner, the conveyance is made by a written easement. The utility obtains its
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easement by an agreement with the property owner. If the property owner wants to be paid for the easement, the utility must purchase the easement by reaching a mutually agreeable purchase price for the easement. If a property owner is willing to convey an easement to the utility at no cost, the owner can do so. All conveyances of real property are subject to the Tennessee statute of frauds. The Tennessee statute of frauds requires that all conveyances of real property must be in writing and must be signed to be enforceable. T.C.A. ยง 29-2-101. Therefore, to be enforceable an easement must be in writing and must be signed by all of the owners of the real property upon which the easement is acquired. A valid utility easement cannot be created by an oral agreement with a property owner. Because a utility easement is an interest in real property, all persons with a legal interest in real property upon which an easement is acquired must sign the written easement. When one of the joint owners of real property does not sign a written easement, the utility will not have good title for the easement. The same inquiry and same care must be taken to find out who owns the real property upon which an easement is acquired as one makes when purchasing real property by deed. At times this inquiry may be time consuming and may require a search in the county register of deeds office; however, this inquiry must to made to insure the utility obtains a valid, enforceable written easement.
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To be enforceable against subsequent purchasers of the real property upon which a utility easement is acquired, a written easement should be properly acknowledged and filed with the county register of deeds office. Filing a written easement with the county register of deeds puts the world on notice that the utility has an easement across the real property purchased. When the real property is purchased, a title search will reveal the existence of the utility easement. Under Tennessee law a written easement which is not properly acknowledged by a notary public or is not properly recorded with the county register of deeds is not enforceable against bona fide purchasers of the underlying real property who have no actual notice of the utility easement. T.C.A. §§ 66-26101, 103. A written easement signed by the property owner which is not acknowledged or is not filed with the county register of deeds is still enforceable against the property owner who signed the easement. If a utility has a properly acknowledged written easement which has never been filed with the register of deeds, the utility can
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file the written easement at any time. No time limit exists on when an easement can be filed with the register of deeds. However, the easement will not be enforceable against subsequent owners of the real property upon which the easement is acquired until it is recorded. Obtaining a utility easement by agreement with the property owner by a written instrument has several advantages. The utility can describe the location of the easement as precisely as it desires. The utility can include a metes and bounds description from a survey for the location of the easement to reduce any questions about the exact location of the easement in the future. The utility and the property owner can agree upon any conditions or restrictions on the use of the underlying property by the owner to include in the easement which may be beneficial to the utility, such as reserving the right to keep the easement clear of any structures, trees or other impediments to the use of the easement. The parties can agree that the utility easement is exclusive so that no other utilities can be installed within the easement. The parties can agree that the compensation
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paid for the easement is full payment for any damages the property owner may incur in connection with the reasonable use of the easement.
GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT BY SUBDIVISION PLAT
A utility may acquire an easement for its underground or above ground utility facilities by the inclusion of the utility easement on an approved final subdivision plat which is properly filed in the county register of deeds office. A utility easement granted by a subdivision plat has the same characteristics as a written utility easement obtained by a separate agreement from a property owner. The utility easement is evidenced by a writing, the subdivision plat, and is signed by the property owner, the developer. The subdivision plat is filed with the county register of deeds which puts the world on notice of the existence of the utility easement. Any person who purchases a lot in the approved subdivision is charged with notice of any utility easement upon the lot purchased which is shown on the subdivision plat. The easement the utility obtains by the filing of a subdivision plat is the easement as depicted on the subdivision plat. The location and size of the utility easement acquired is limited by the easement as drawn and described on the plat – which is usually sufficient for most purposes. However, to the extent the developer of the subdivision fails to accurately show the needed location of the easement, fails to identify any prior, conflicting easements on the plat, fails to properly obtain approval of the plat or to properly file the final plat with the county register of deeds, the utility must live with any such limitations imposed upon its utility easement obtained by the final plat.
Because the easement acquired by the utility is limited to what is shown on the subdivision plat, a utility is generally unable to place conditions and limitations upon the use of the underlying real property which might adversely affect the utility’s use of its easement. Still, a utility may be able to place some limitations on the use of the underlying real property by including such limitations in notes on the subdivision plat. Tennessee courts have concluded that lot owners have notice of and are bound by the notes on a subdivision plat. Stracener v. Bailey, 737 S.W.2d 536, 539 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1986). Therefore, a utility may restrict a lot owner from constructing concrete structures within its utility easement created by a subdivision plat by requiring such a condition in the notes on the subdivision plat before agreeing to sign the plat.
CONDEMNATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT
If a utility and a property owner cannot reach an agreement about the terms for a utility easement, the utility has the power to condemn the utility easement needed. Because an easement is an interest in real property, the utility must follow the same procedures to condemn an easement which it must follow to condemn a tract of real property. The Tennessee legislature has given utility districts, municipalities and counties the power to condemn interests of real property needed for a public use. As long as an easement is needed for the operation of the utility’s system, the utility can demonstrate that the easement is needed for a public use. Generally, a utility’s determination of necessity for the property sought to be condemned is conclusive upon the courts in the absence of fraudulent, arbitrary, or capricious action by the condemning utility. City of Knoxville v. Heth, 186 Tenn. 321, 332, 210 S.W.2d 326, 331 (1948). Once the utility has demonstrated its legal right to condemn an easement in a condemnation proceeding, the only question remaining for the court is the appropriate compensation for the easement. Just as written easements need to be filed with the county register of deeds, a court order granting a utility an easement in a condemnation action needs to be filed with the county register of deeds. If a condemnation order is not filed with the county register of deeds, subsequent purchasers of the real property upon which
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the easement is condemned will have no notice of the easement. An easement obtained by a court order in a condemnation action is not enforceable against bona fide purchasers of the underlying real property unless the condemnation order is filed in the register of deeds office.
GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT BY PRESCRIPTION OR ADVERSE POSSESSION
Utilities rarely acquire easements for utility lines or other utility system improvements by prescription or adverse possession, which are essentially the same thing “Generally, twenty years of adverse use is required to establish a prescriptive easement. [citations omitted] In addition, ‘the use and enjoyment which will give title by prescription to an easement ... must be adverse, under claim of right, continuous, uninterrupted, open, visible, exclusive, and with the knowledge and acquiescence of the owner of the servient tenement, and must continue for the full prescriptive period....’” Keebler v. Street, 673 S.W.2d 154, 156 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1984)(quoting House v. Close, 48 Tenn.App. 341, 345, 346 S.W.2d 445, 447 (1961). When a utility attempts to establish a utility easement by prescriptive use, it cannot usually meet all of the elements required. The use of real property for the operation of an underground utility line for twenty years is not open or visible and is rarely used with the knowledge and acquiescence of the property owner. When a utility easement is not recorded in the register of deeds office, a property owner has no idea that a water, sewer or natural gas line is located on the owner’s property until one day the owner sees the utility digging up its underground pipeline. Therefore, the utility’s use of the owner’s real property is not open or visible. The property owner has not acquiesced in the use of his or her property for the underground pipeline because the owner was not aware of its existence.
“EASEMENT RIGHT” OBTAINED BY INSTALLATION OF UTILITY LINE
When a utility installs an underground utility line upon real property without obtaining a written utility easement or condemning a utility easement, does the utility acquire an easement for the line installed? When a utility installs an underground pipeline on private
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property without obtaining an easement, the utility “takes” an easement for its public use because the utility has the power of eminent domain. A property owner does have an inverse condemnation claim against the utility to recover compensation for the easement taken. If the property owner files an inverse condemnation claim, the utility is responsible for paying just compensation to the owner for the easement taken and any attorney fees and other expenses incurred by the property owner to pursue his or her inverse condemnation claim. The property owner cannot obtain a court order requiring the utility to remove its utility line. However, a property owner only has one year after he or she becomes aware of the installation of the utility line to file his or her inverse condemnation claim. If the inverse condemnation claim is not filed within one year, the property owner loses its right to receive any compensation for the easement taken. The “easement right” the utility receives in this manner is not the equivalent of a utility easement obtained by a written instrument or by condemnation. The easement right obtained is a limited right. The utility only acquires the right to continue to operate a water, sewer or natural gas line in the location where it was installed. The utility has the right to continue to maintain and repair the utility line as installed. The utility has no ability to expand the use of the limited easement right obtained. If a utility wants to install a new line immediately adjacent to the existing line, the utility must acquire a new easement for the new, parallel utility line. If the utility wants to upsize its utility line in the same location as the original line, the utility may need to get an additional easement from the property owner because it is expanding its current use of the limited easement right it obtained. Moreover, the limited easement right obtained cannot be transferred to another utility. An easement right is a perpetual right because it is an interest in real property. Therefore, the proper acquisition of utility easements provides long term benefits to a utility. Care in the acquisition of utility easements will pay dividends in the long run for the utility system.
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The Personal Side of Utility Security Mark Chamberlain | President Utility Security Solutions
What does “Utility Security” mean to you? Keeping the gas, water or electricity flowing to your customers? Almost all companies have emergency plans in place in the event something happens to disrupt the flow of your product and there are numerous government regulations, requirements and penalties to deal with. But what about the individual security of your employees in the offices and the field? Who writes the rules on these issues? Let’s be honest, has there ever been a situation that you couldn’t handle? Altercations, disagreements and conflict can linger with a person for a long time depending on the situation. They can greatly affect one’s attitude and well-being. But hey, that’s part of dealing with the public and we need to get over it. Why is it that if the first customer we deal with in the morning gives us a hard time, it ruins the rest of the day? Don’t we all want to let it roll off our backs and go on? Sure, but that is easier said than done. The job of a customer service representative (CSR) is one of the most trying jobs in the utility business. Sometimes it seems that everyone is out to get you or has some problem that you cannot solve because they just will not listen to you. When was the last time you asked the front-line CSRs how they are feeling about their security? Unfortunately, they may be quite uneasy on a regular basis and this can take a toll on them.
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Don’t we all want to feel that we can take care of ourselves in the event it is needed? Of course we do, but it has never happened to us before and it may not. But what if it does?
WHAT IF
Our utility has never been robbed but what if it is? We have never had a disgruntled employee or customer turn into an active shooter or killer. We have never had a serious bomb threat. We have never had a crazy customer act up in the office or the field. We have never had to lockdown or shelter in place. But these things only happen to the “other guy”. At least that’s what we always think. Think about your offices. What would you do? Where would you go? How would you react? How would you communicate it to other employees? Would they even believe you? When you call 911 the police don’t magically appear. You are on your own for the most dangerous first 10 minutes or longer. What do you do? When was the last time you even discussed it? When did you last practice it, if ever? Are we naive with our own safety? Like most small to medium utilities, we don’t have full time security, armed guards or, in many cases, a designated safety director. And even if we do, they are usually not trained in security issues and emergency response protocols. However, we usually know most of the customers we deal with, and nothing like this has ever happened here. This can give us a very real, but false sense of security.
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TWO OPTIONS
Do we just keep on going as though the world is still a perfectly safe place and bad things only happen in big cities? Or do we seriously ask the question, “what if it happened in my company?” If you select option one then we must assume that you are willing to accept the consequences of inaction in the event that something disastrous happens. Not a good choice. However, if you go with option two and embark on a serious discussion of what do we do if bad things happen, then you will already be making your company safer just by talking about it. This will begin to take you down the road to creating a more secure working environment for you, your employees and your customers. It all begins with recognizing that weakness exists and seeking out the right resource to help you to see where and how to improve. Will it take time? Will it take resources? Can you afford it? Can you afford not to?
TAKE ACTION
We started off talking about keeping the product flowing to the customers, and this is paramount. However, making sure that the employees and customers that entrust you with their personal safety must come first. You never want to be the one to tell a loved one that their family member will not be coming home again. The water, gas, and electricity flow can wait.
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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. Region 1 Meeting Jeremy Jones, Region Leader Region 1 did not meet during the first quarter of 2018.
For more information on how you can become involved with TAUD ‘s Region Meetings, please contact: Larry Lewis (731) 234-0380 | larrylewis@taud.org
Region 2 Meeting Brad Brummett, Region Leader March 7, 2018 Meeting Location: Alcoa Service Center Attendance: 102 Systems Entering the Water Contest: South Blount Utility District, Lenoir City Utilities Board, City of Maryville, Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, First Utility District of Knox County, City of Alcoa, Northeast Knox Utility District, Tellico Area Services System, and West Knox Utility District Contest Winner: West Knox Utility District Contest Judges: Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell, Kim Pendergrass of DivcoData, and Knox County Mayor Brad Anders
Pictured (l-r): Kim Pendergrass, Mayor Ed Mitchell, Commissioner Brad Anders; TAUD Board President Drexel Heidel, Jason Headrick, and Wayne Hastings with West Knox Utility District.
Speakers/Presenters: Andy Graves of United Rentals & Trench Safety, John Perry & Gerry Boquin of Jacobs Engineering, and Kirk Smith, Kevin Gilliam, Michael Keeton, & Mark Butler of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: United Rentals & Trench Safety and Jacobs Engineering Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, S&ME, A.Y. McDonald Mfg., CI Thornburg, TAUD Tournament Trail, George Paris Co., Core & Main, Walter A. Wood, McWane Ductile, Brown Painting, JR Wauford, Southeastern Tank, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Mueller Company, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: June 13, 2018
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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leader March 8, 2018 Meeting Location: Lafollette Recreation Center Attendance: 46 Systems Entering the Water Contest: City of Maynardville, Norris Water Commission, Luttrell-BlaineCorryton Utility District, Lafollette Utilities, Clinton Utilities Board, Caryville-Jacksboro Water Commission, and Oliver Springs Water Department Contest Winner: Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District Contest Judges: Erich Webber of TDEC, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, and Anna Gladdis of George Paris Co. Speakers/Presenters: Eric Matheson & Tim Grape of Cumberland Insurance Agency, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO, and Michael Keeton, Kevin Gilliam, & Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsor: Cumberland Insurance Agency Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, TAUD Tournament Trail, JR Wauford, Southeastern Tank, George Paris Co., Consolidated Pipe & Supply, McWane Ductile, Brown Painting, Core & Main, Mueller Company, W&W Engineering, CTI, Barge Design Solutions, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: June 14, 2018
Pictured (l-r): (front row) David Phillips, Dan Sellers and Chris Hampton; (back row) Steve McCoy, Gail Dishmon, Chris Ramsey, and Travis Jackson of Jamestown Gas & Water & Water, Crossville Water & Sewer, McMinnville Utilities, Crab Orchard Utility District, and West Warren-Viola Utility District Contest Winner: Jamestown Gas & Water Contest Judges: David Phillips of TDEC, Chris Hampton of USDA RD, and Dan Sellers of the Chamber of Commerce Speakers/Presenters: Congressional Candidate John Rose, Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Anthony Traylor of Aulick Chemical, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, David Phillips of the Cookeville EFO, Chris Hampton of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Aulick Chemical, Wascon, and Southeastern Tank
Meeting Location: Park Theater in McMinnville
Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, DivcoData, Frost Insurance, Rye Engineering, Southeastern Tank, TAUD Tournament Trail, Walter A. Wood, Aulick Chemical, George Paris, West Warren-Viola Utility District, Warren County Utility District, and TN811
Attendance: 63
Next Meeting: May 24, 2018
Region 4 Meeting Malcolm "Buster" Harmon, Region Leader February 21, 2018
Systems Entering the Water Contest: Warren County Utility District, Byrdstown Water Department, DeKalb Utility District, Bondecroft Utility District, Jamestown Gas
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Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk & Michael Clay, Region Leaders February 8, 2018 Meeting Location: West Wilson Utility District Attendance: 47 Speakers/Presenters: Chloe Pool of CoreChem, Brian Harstine of ServLine, Craig Ingram of TN811, and Mark Butler, JW Griffin, Kirk Smith, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: CoreChem and ServLine Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford, TAUD Tournament Trail, National Meter, Cumberland Insurance Agency, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
TAUD REGION LEADERS REGION 1: Jeremy Jones REGION 2: Brad Brummett REGION 3: Jimmy Langley REGION 4: Buster Harmon REGION 5: Tom Faulk Michael Clay REGION 6: Cathy Dradt Bill Dunnill REGION 7: Lisa Porter REGION 8: Michael Johnson Randy Gregory REGION 9: Scott Miller REGION 10: Tim Lawson Allen Joslyn REGION 11: Chandrika Winston
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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 6 Meeting Cathy Dradt & Bill Dunnill, Region Leaders January 24, 2018 Meeting Location: ADC in Fayetteville Attendance: 78 Speakers/Presenters: Craig Principi of Carus, Kevin Smith of CI Thornburg, Jason Fryer of TN811, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, and Bob Freudenthal, JW Griffin & Dewayne Culpepper of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Carus and CI Thornburg Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, TAUD Tournament Trail, JR Wauford, CI Thornburg, Jackson Morgan, Hayes Pipe, Southern Sales, George Paris Co., TN811 and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
Pictured (l-r): Bruce Giles, Warner Taylor, Darren Green and Gary Trotter with Vanleer Waterworks, and Nick Newman Region 9 Meeting Scott Miller, Region Leader March 15, 2018 Meeting Location: Montgomery County Shooting Range
Region 7 Meeting Lisa Porter, Region Leader Region 7 did not meet during the first quarter of 2018. Region 8 Meeting Michael Johnson & Randy Gregory, Region Leaders January 11, 2018 Meeting Location: Lakeview Dining Room at Reelfoot Lake Attendance: 61 Speakers/Presenters: Joe Ferguson & Marcie Rather of Kamstrup Water Meters, Alan Pedigo of OHM Advisors, Jason Fryer of TN811, Daniel Pillow of the Jackson EFO, and Bob Freudenthal, Dewayne Culpepper & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Kamstrup Water Meters and OHM Advisors Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Rogers Hydrant Service, TN811 and Rye Engineering
Attendance: 42 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Vanleer Waterworks, Pleasant View Utility District, Water Authority of Dickson County, and Second South Cheatham Utility District Contest Winner: Vanleer Waterworks Contest Judges: Warner Taylor, Bruce Giles and Nick Newman Speakers/Presenters: Ashley Richards of JR Wauford, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Mike Wetherington of ADC, and Bob Freudenthal, JW Griffin, Dewayne Culpepper, & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Rye Engineering, ADC, Wascon and JR Wauford Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Hayes Pipe, McWane Ductile, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: June 21, 2018
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Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson & Allen Joslyn, Region Leaders February 22, 2018 Meeting Location: Eastside Utility District Attendance: 77 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Etowah Utilities, Sweetwater Utilities Board, Hixson Utility District, Tellico Area Services System, Ocoee Utility District, Eastside Utility District, Athens Utility Board, and Big Creek Utility District Contest Winner: Big Creek Utility District Contest Judges: Craig Ingram of TN811, Adam Driver of A.D. Engineering, and Trae McDaniel of the Cleveland High School Wrestling Team Speakers/Presenters: Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Paul Davidson & Teresa Swystun of DBR Associates/ Belzona, Jim Melrose of NAFCO, Mark Slater of ServLine, Craig Ingram of TN811, Gary Burris of the Chattanooga EFO, and Bob Freudenthal, Michael Keeton & Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: NAFCO and DBR Associates/Belzona Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Rye Engineering, DBR/Belzona, S&ME, Frost Insurance, Aulick Chemicals, ChapRock Productions, George Paris Co., Southeastern Tank, Mueller Company, and TN811 TAUD would also like to extend a special Thank You to Congressman Chuck Fleischmann for his continued support for the Association and our mission.
Pictured: Craig Ingram, Trae McDaniel, Allen Joslyn of Big Creek Utility District, and Adam Driver. Region 11 Meeting Chandrika Winston, Region Leaders February 14, 2018 Meeting Location: JEA Attendance: 40 Speakers/Presenters: Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Chuck Page of ADC, Darryl Green of the Operator Certification Board, Eric Matheson of Cumberland Insurance Agency, Jason Fryer of TN811, Walt Downing of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Rye Engineering and ADC Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, TAUD Tournament Trail, G&C Supply, Rye Engineering and TN811 Next Meeting: TBA
Next Meeting: June 26,2018 at Lookouts Park
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Get complete information & register for any of these courses online at www.taud.org. Choose “Training”, then “List All” or select a specific category: Water Treatment / Distribution Wastewater / Collection Certification Prep Conferences Backflow Training Safety Natural Gas Commissioner Training Municipal Utilty Official Training
Gatlinburg Convention Center | 234 Historic Nature Trail
8/10** Business of Running a Utility Conference
6 hrs. Any Cert.
JACKSON
JEA Training Facility | 320 Hwy 45 By-Pass
5/23 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS or CS 5/24 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/20 Collection System Issues & Update 6 hrs. CS 7/2 Emergency Operations 6 hrs. Any Cert. 7/31** Practical Math for Distribution Operators 6 hrs. WT
FEES VARY DEPENDING ON CLASS Members $85-$360 Non- Members $90-$720 2-day class (*) 3-day class (**) 4-day class (***) 5-day class (****)
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KNOXVILLE
Larry Fleming KUB Facility | 835 E. Jackson St.
5/30 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS or CS 5/31 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/1 Flagger Certification 4 hrs. DS or CS Hallsdale-Powell Utility District | 3745 Cunningham Rd.
7/25 TOSHA Safety Training 6 hrs. Any Cert.
MARYVILLE
Alcoa Water Filtration Plant | 302 Sam Houston School Rd.
7/9 7/9 7/9
Grade 1 Water Operators Class (4 Day) Grade 2 Water Operators Class (8 Day) Grade 3 & 4 Water Operators Class (12 Day)
6 hrs. WT 6 hrs. WT 12 hrs. WT
MEMPHIS
MLGW Training Facility | 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd.
6/12 Cross Connection Renewal 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/13** Cross Connection Basic 18 hrs. Any Cert.
MURFREESBORO
TAUD Training Station | 840 Commercial Ct.
5/30 Intro to GPS Data Collection 6 hrs. DS or CS 5/31 Emergency Operations 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/5 Hire Hard, Manage Easy No CE 6/6 Harassment in the Workplace No CE 6/7 Substance Abuse in the Workplace No CE 6/8 Flagger Certification 4 hrs. DS or CS 6/11****Fundamentals of Water Distribution 6 hrs. DS 6/18* Crane Safety/Qualified Rigger & Signal Person 12 hrs. Any Cert. 6/18 Grade 1 Water Operators Class (4 Day) 6 hrs. WT 6/18 Grade 2 Water Operators Class (8 Day) 6 hrs. WT 6/18 Grade 3 & 4 Water Operators Class (12 Day) 12 hrs. WT 6/20 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/21 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS or CS 6/22 Chlorine Gas Safety 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/26 Cross Connection Renewal 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/27** Cross Connection Basic 18 hrs. Any Cert. 7/17** Practical Math for Wastewater Operators 12 hrs. WW 7/23****Fundamentals of Collection Systems 6 hrs. CS 7/30****Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT 8/14** Practical Math for Water Treatment Operators 12 hrs. WT
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2018 Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Luncheon June 5 | TAUD Office | 840 Commercial Court | Murfreesboro, Tennessee | (615) 896-9022
SESSION TOPICS
These sessions have been approved for three (3) hours of TAP & Commissioner training. All sessions must be attended for credit. Sessions schedule/speakers/topics subject to change.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Legislative Update/Forecast:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY , JUNE 5th
Three (3) Hours of TAP & Commissioner Training Available!
10:00am Annual Business Meeting 11:30am Member Appreciation Luncheon Catered by: Bacon & Caviar Training Sessions: 1:00pm Legislative Update/Forecast 2:00pm How to Sell a Rate Increase to Customers 3:00pm Communicating With Customers
IMPORTANT INFO No Registration Fees
While there is no charge to attend any of the day’s events, we ask that you submit a registration form in order to attend the training and/or Member Appreciation luncheon so that we may plan accordingly. If you are unsure if you are registered, please call our office as soon as possible to confirm.
Annual Business Meeting
Why YOU Matter in the Legislative Process The Power of an Association Results of the Sales Tax Bill Fluoride: Friend or Foe? The Privatization Bill & Why it’s So Dangerous What’s Coming in 2019 Speakers: Bob Freudenthal, John Hall, & Don Scholes [TAUD]
2:00pm - 3:00pm
How to Sell a Rate Increase to Customers:
How to Effectively Inform Your Customers of the Need for a Rate Increase Sparing Your Staff from Customer Backlash How to Turn a Negative into a Positive Opportunity Speakers: Utility Personnel Panel
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Communicating With Customers:
Efficient Communication in Unexpected Events (Boil Water Notices, Natural Disasters, Flood/Drought Situations) Efficient Communication in Expected Events (Routine Maintenance, Customer Shut-offs, Billing Issues, Infrastructure Repairs etc.) Utilizing the Best Methods to Communicate With Every Customer Demographic (Robo-calls, Website, Social Media) Speakers: Utility Personnel Panel
Please note that if you plan to attend the Annual Business Meeting, only one (1) representative per utility is eligible to vote. We suggest that you appoint a voting representative for your utility prior to the meeting.
QUESTIONS?
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REGISTRATION FORM please print Please make copies of this form for than 4 registrants
Please submit form by May 25, 2018
Utility/Company:______________________________________________ Phone: (_____) ______-_______ Registrant 1:_________________________________ Registrant 2:_________________________________ Registrant 3:_________________________________ Registrant 4:_________________________________ Utility/Company E-mail:____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________City:____________________ St:___ Zip:_______
Event Registration & Fees:
Please check all that apply
___TAUD Annual Business Meeting........................................................................................................................... $0 Utility Attendees ONLY: Please be sure to appoint/elect a voting delegate prior to meeting.
___ Optional Continuing Education............................................................................................................................ $0 Three (3) hours of TAP & Commissioner Training available.
___Member Appreciation Celebration Luncheon - Catered by Bacon & Caviar................................... $0 There is no cost to attend, however we must provide a head count for catering purposes.
___Spouse/Guest Luncheon Registration.............................................................................................................. $0 Includes dinner and festivities.
Spouse/Guest of Registrant 1:_________________________________
Spouse/Guest of Registrant 2:_________________________________
Spouse/Guest of Registrant 3:_________________________________
Spouse/Guest of Registrant 4:_________________________________ Total Attending Training: ______
Total Attending Lunch: ______
Total Amount Due: $0.00
Please send completed forms to: TAUD | P.O. Box 2529 | Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283
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2018 ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON
Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Luncheon June 5, 2018 TAUD Office & Training Station - Murfreesboro You may also register on-line at www.taud.org
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2018 Business of Running a Utility Conference & Exhibit Hall August 8-10
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Gatlinburg Convention Center
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234 Historic Nature Trail
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Gatlinburg, TN
HWeOencourage T E L youI Nto make F Oreservations R M ATearlyIasOallN accomodations are first come, first served.
Bearskin Lodge (865) 430-4330 $99 www.thebearskinlodge.com Black Bear Inn & Suites (865) 436-5656 $94-$124 www.blackbeargatlinburg.com Courtyard by Marriot (865) 436-2008 $149-$159 www.marriot.com
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Six (6) Hours of Operator CE Credit & Eight (8) Hours of TAP & Commissioner Credits Available!
Fairfield Inn & Suites (865) 430-3659 $139-$149 www.marriot.com Hampton Inn (865) 436-4878 $149 Group Code: TAUD 2018 www.hospitalitysolutions.net/Smokies
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
Hilton Garden Inn (865) 436-0048 $139-189 www.gatlinburg.hgi.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Holiday Inn Express Rate Code: ILIZP
2:00 - 5:00pm
Vendor Setup
8:00am TUPAC Golf Tournament 10:00am TUPAC Trap Shoot 10:00am - 3:00pm Vendor Setup 1:00 - 6:00pm Registration 4:30 - 7:00pm Opening Reception & TUPAC Silent Auction
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
7:30 - 9:30am Continental Breakfast 9:30 - 11:00am Super Session, Awards, Best Tasting Water Contest 11:30 - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 - 4:00pm Sessions
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(888) 465-4329 Call for rates www.hiexpress.com
Microtel Inn & Suites (865) 436-0107 $6499-8999 www.microtelinngatlinburg.com Park Place Condos (865) 436-6303 $165-255 Call Donna Parton (8am-3pm) for group rate www.parkplacecondos.com
QUESTIONS?
(615) 896-9022 | taud@taud.org TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
The Business of Running a Utility Conference | August 8 - 10, 2018 Gatlinburg Convention Center You may also register on-line at www.taud.org Utility:_____________________________________________________
Phone: (_____) ______-_______
Registrant 1:_________________________________ Registrant 2:_________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ Guest 1:_____________________________________ City:______________________ St:____ Zip:________ Guest 2:_____________________________________ By July 20, 2018 TAUD Members - Full Conference..............................................................................................$325 Includes all technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
TAUD Non-Members - Full Conference.....................................................................................$620 Includes all technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
Spouse/Guest Meal Registration (Member/Non-Member) Thursday breakfast (served in the Exhibit Hall) Thursday lunch (served in the Exhibit Hall) Friday breakfast buffet
_____ x $20 _____ x $20 _____ x $20
= $______ = $______ = $______
Amount Due: $_________ After July 20, 2018 TAUD Members - Full Conference..............................................................................................$375 Includes all technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
TAUD Non-Members - Full Conference.....................................................................................$725 Includes all technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
Spouse/Guest Meal Registration (Member/Non-Member) Thursday breakfast (served in the Exhibit Hall) Thursday lunch (served in the Exhibit Hall) Friday breakfast buffet
_____ x $20 _____ x $20 _____ x $20
= $______ = $______ = $______
Amount Due: $_________
One Day Only - Thursday..................................................................................................................................$170 Includes technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall on Thursday.
Amount Due: $_________
If preferred, you may use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via email, including attachments.
Credit Card Number: _____________________________ Exp. Date:___________ Amount: _______________ Card Holder Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Billing Address: ______________________________________________________ Zip:_________________ Email for receipt:__________________________________________________________________________ Please send payment information or check (made payable to TAUD) to: TAUD | P.O. Box 2529 | Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283 2nd Quarter | Volume 32
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After July 20, 2018...........................................................................................................$275 Spouse/Guest Meal Registration (Member/Non-Member) Thursday breakfast (served in the Exhibit Hall) _____ x $20 = $______ Thursday lunch (served in the Exhibit Hall) _____ x $20 = $______
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REGISTRATION FORM please print Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants.
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The Business of Running a Utility Conference & Exhibit Hall August 8 - 10, 2018 Gatlinburg Convention Center- Gatlinburg You may also register on-line at www.taud.org
Send your payment information or check, made payable to TAUD to: TAUD P.O. Box 2529 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283 Questions? (615) 896-9022
*Superboosters: Even if you do not owe booth fees for this event, you MUST register to guarantee your booth space.
Registrant 1:_________________________________Registrant 2:______________________________________ Registrant 3* see below:___________________________Registrant 4* see below:__________________________________ Company:__________________________________________________Superbooster? ___ Diamond ___ Platinum Address:___________________________________________________ City:____________________________State: ____
___ Gold
___Silver
Zip: ___________
Phone: (_______) - _______ - ______________E-mail: ____________________________________________ TAUD MEMBERS Additional Registrants*/Booths Booth Registration for Two $675 (by July 20), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______ Booth Registration for Two $775 (after July 20), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______ Additional booths..............................................................................................................._______ x $250 = $ ______ Attending only (no exhibit) $375 = $ ______ Attendee list (available after conference) $100 Superboosters receive this at no charge = $ ______ NON-TAUD MEMBERS Booth Registration for Two $1,200 (by July 20), plus _______ x $50 = Booth Registration for Two $1,300 (after July 20), plus _______ x $50 = Additional booths................................................................................................................._______ x $400 = Attending only (no exhibit) $600 = Attendee list (available after conference) $200 =
$ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______
Booth Preference (provide booth numbers in accordance with Exhibit Hall layout; choices are not guaranteed). 1st choice________ 2nd choice________ 3rd choice_________
Booth Item/Service/Sponsorship request: Electricity included in booth fee Additional tables................................................................................................................._______ x $30 Additional chairs................................................................................................................._______ x $5 Exhibit Hall Breakfast Sponsor (receive sponsorship recognition) $125 Exhibit Hall Door Prize Sponsor (receive sponsorship recognition) $25
= = = =
$ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______
Please list spouse or children attending Exhibit Hall Breakfast and/or Lunch: _______________________ $20 x _____ breakfast(s) = _______________________ $20 x _____ breakfast(s) = _______________________ $20 x _____ lunch(es) = _______________________ $20 x _____ lunch(es) =
$ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______
Total Amount Due = $ ______ If preferred, you may use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via email, including attachments.
Credit Card Number: __________________________Exp. Date:_________Amount: ____________ Card Holder Name: __________________________Signature: _____________________________ Billing Address: ______________________________________________ Zip:_________________
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ADVERTISER INDEX >>> Alliance Water Resources pg. 18 American Development Corporation pg. 21 C2RL Engineers pg. 28 C.I. Thornburg pg. 35 G & C Supply Company pg. 32 Joel B. Spaulding pg. 37 Mainstream Commercial Divers pg. 35 McGill Associates pg. 19 Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company pg. 32 Sensus pg. 7 Southeastern Tank Back Cover Tekwell Services pg. 19 Tennessee Utility Assistance pg. 4 United Systems & Software pg. 38 Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital Inside Back Cover
Interested in Advertising?
Associate Members are welcome to advertise in any of TAUD's publications, including the Tennessee Utility News (TUN) magazine, the annual TAUD Membership Directory and Training Station Wall Calendar. A quarterly magazine, the TUN has an average annual circulation of 20,000 recipients, consisting of readers in the water, wastewater and natural gas industries. This includes managers, operators, state legislators, rural and economic community development officials, as well as state and federal agencies. The TUN is also available to read on e-reader and tablet devices, via issuu.com. Two of TAUD's most valuable resources, the Membership Directory & Training Station Wall Calendar are published annually. While the Directory is only distributed to members of the Association, the Calendar is directly mailed to every active operator and utility in the state. By advertising in one, or all, of TAUD's publications, you're not only making an investment in your business, but also ensuring that your message directly reaches your target audience.
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