Tennessee Utility News - 2016 Business Issue by Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

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The Updates You Really Need to Know

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American Development Corp. Consolidated Pipe & Supply HDSupply Waterworks Kidwell & Company Next Generation Underwriters Rye Engineering, PLC Southeastern Tank, Inc. ServLine Tennessee Utility Assistance Wascon, Inc. Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital LLC Brenntag Midsouth C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc. Crom Corp. ECO-TECH, Inc. GRW Engineers, Inc. Jackson Thornton & Co., P.C. Master Meter, Inc. McWane Ductile Preload S & S Utility Sales, LLC Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC Southern Pipe & Supply Southern Sales Co. Tennessee 811 United Systems & Software, Inc. United Utilities, Inc. Utility Management Group W & W Engineering, LLC Wilmington Trust, N.A. Xylem, Inc. 3rd Quarter | Volume 30

Affinity Benefits of Tennessee John Bouchard & Sons Company M&H Kennedy Valve Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

Alliance Water Resources Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings Carter & VerPlanck Insituform Technologies Jacobs Engineering Kazmier & Associates, Inc. Kentucky Glass Lined Tank Systems, Inc. Raymond James Stringfellow Inc. Veteran Management Services Water Systems Optimization

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Taylor Power Systems, Inc. United Rentals Trench Safety Wilmington Trust, N.A.*** Over 700 members strong, TAUD is the source for utilities and industry enterprises to network, share knowledge and strengthen the water, wastewater & natural gas utilities in Tennessee. Join today by visiting www.taud.org.

Fast Financing! TUA works with you to get your utility needs financed quickly so you can focus on providing quality service to your customers. Financing opportunities from $150,000 to $50,000,000 available, with terms up to 30 years.

For more information, contact TUA today:

Mark L. Butler

Registered Municipal Advisor

615.557.5780

MarkLButler@taud.org PO Box 291924 Nashville, TN 37229 Tennessee Utility Assistance, LLC (TUA), a subsidiary of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, is a federally registered municipal advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).

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David Callahan | President North West Utility District

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TAUD 2016-17 Officers & Board of Directors

Carter Woodruff Consolidated Utility District Mike Green Warren County Utility District Bruce Giles First Utility District of Knox County Steven McCoy | Associate Advisor Raymond James VITAL FOR TENNESSEE’S FUTURE

TRAINING STATION

Brent Ogles | Education Manager BrentOgles@taud.org (615) 556-6002 or (615) 900-1011 John Shadwick | Training Specialist JohnShadwick@taud.org (615) 804-4069 or (615) 900-1012 Kevin Gilliam | Training Specialist KevinGilliam@taud.org (931) 636-1671 Allison Stephens | Education Assistant AliStephens@taud.org (615) 900-1000

CIRCUIT RIDERS

Tim Pelham West Warren-Viola Utility District

Vanessa Sol�s | Publications & Advertising VanessaSolis@taud.org (615) 900-1015

Kirk Smith | Business Development KirkSmith@taud.org (615) 243-6490

Freddie Weston West Wilson Utility District Phillip Combs | NRWA Director Alpha-Talbott Utility District

Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services BethHardiman@taud.org (615) 900-1014

Mark L. Butler | Finance MarkLButler@taud.org (615) 557-5780

Tom Atchley | Treasurer Hendersonville Utility District

Charlie Anderson Bloomingdale Utility District

Penny Funk | Office Manager PennyFunk@taud.org

Melanie Sain | Accounting Specialist MelanieSain@taud.org (615) 896-9022

Pat Riley | Secretary Gibson County Utility District

Nick Newman Memphis Light, Gas & Water

Bob Freudenthal | Executive Director BobFreudenthal@taud.org

Carol Mims | Bookkeeper CarolMims@taud.org (615) 900-1013

Drexel Heidel | Vice-President West Knox Utility District

Michael K. Adams Water Authority of Dickson County

(615) 896-9022 (615) 898-8283 www.taud.org taud@taud.org

Tony Wyatt | West TN, Field Supervisor TonyWyatt@taud.org (731) 415-9101 Steve Roberts | East TN Water Circuit Rider SteveRoberts@taud.org (865) 256-5383 Larry Lewis | Source Water Protection Technician LarryLewis@taud.org (731) 234-0360 Greg Baker | Groundwater Specialist/IT Specialist GregBaker@taud.org (731) 225-5240 Dewayne Culpepper | Wastewater Technician DewayneCulpepper@taud.org (931) 607-6981 Justin "J.W." Griffin | Middle TN Water Circuit Rider JustinGriffin@taud.org (731) 819-2679

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Upcoming Events Meet TAUD's Newest Board & Staff Members Wastewater Plans Review Procedures Conference Highlights: 2016 Operator Expo Operator Expo Leak Repair Contest Operator of the Year Awards TAUD Needs YOU! Letters of Appreciation Commissioner Insurance - The Updates You Really Need to Know Conference Highlights: 2016 Annual Meeting Utility Financing - To Do or Not To Do When to Repair or Replace Pipe Region Meeting News Upcoming Classes: TAUD Training Station Schedule Conference Registration: Utility Leadership Conference Registration: Administrative Professionals Advertiser Index 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 | Larry Lewis, Beth Hardiman, Mark L. Butler, Melanie Sain, Donald L. Scholes, George C. Garden, Doug Riseden Image Credit(s) | Business People Working in Office ©nd3000 Urban Wastewater Treatment Plant ©hxyl Blue Background Waves ©oconner Faucet w/Dollar Shaped Water Drop ©destina Tennessee Utility News is published quarterly by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD). 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 (615) 900-1015 or vanessasolis@taud.org. Find us on Facebook: Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Follow us on Twitter: TAUDtweets

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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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UPCOMING EVENTS >>> Conference details subject to change. For the most current information or to register, please visit www.taud.org or call (615) 896-9022.

Operator Certification Exam Cram Session 6-12 hrs Operator CE Credit Murfreesboro & Knoxville Register by Oct. 17

*Registration for the Cram Session does not register you for the exam!

Utility Leadership Conference 8 hrs TAP & Commissioner Training Credit Park Vista Hotel Gatlinburg Register by Oct. 21 Administrative Professionals Conference 8 hrs TAP & Commissioner Training Credit Airport Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Register by Nov. 18 Utility Technology Conference 12 hrs PDH & Operator CE Credit Music Road Hotel Pigeon Forge

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Meet TAUD's Newest Staff & Board Members ALLISON STEPHENS EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Ali Stephens is the Education Assistant at TAUD and has been a part of the family since May of 2015. She is in charge of keeping track of the training classes and is the main contact for class registration and training questions. Ali is from Mt. Juliet, TN and lives in Hermitage now after graduating from Tennessee Tech University in May 2015.

MELANIE SAIN

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Melanie Sain is the Accounting Specialist for TAUD beginning June 2016. She is responsible for maintaining municipal advisor filings, multi-state insurance producer applications, complex compliance issues, procedures, checklists, deadlines and continuing education requirements. Prior to working with TAUD, Melanie was a Senior Auditor with a CPA firm in Brentwood, TN for 17 years performing auditing, bookkeeping, consulting and tax services to many utilities and not-for-profit organizations in Tennessee. She is a member of Tennessee Society of Association Executives and the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BA in Accounting, Melanie resides in Murfreesboro, TN. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, going to baseball games, reading, swimming and traveling.

JUSTIN "J.W." GRIFFIN

MIDDLE TN WATER CIRCUIT RIDER

Justin (J.W.) is the Water Circuit Rider in Middle Tennessee. He is a resident of Dickson County. After graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2010, J.W. began his career in the water/wastewater industry and holds Grade IV certifications in both Water and Wastewater Treatment. In his spare time, J.W. enjoys hiking, camping and fishing. These past times are what sparked his love for water and wastewater treatment. 10

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MICHAEL K. ADAMS

WATER AUTHORITY OF DICKSON COUNTY Michael K. Adams, PE is a registered engineer in the state of Tennessee and the Executive Director of the Water Authority of Dickson County (WADC), serving over 20,000 water and 8,500 wastewater connections in Dickson, Hickman and Williamson Counties. A native of Dickson County, Mr. Adams obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1995. Before becoming the Engineering Manager at WADC in 2006, he spent eleven years working as an engineering consultant, including six years as one of the principal owners of Bledsoe, Adams and Christy, LLC. He was appointed the Executive Director of WADC in 2012. Mr. Adams is an active member in his community and church, having served on the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; the Dickson County Agriculture Committee; Secretary and President of the Dickson County Livestock Association and the Dickson Farmer’s Cooperative Board of Directors. He and his wife Kelli, a local kindergarten teacher, along with their three children, work and live on their cattle farm located in the Yellow Creek Community. In 2015 their farm was awarded Dickson County Soil Conservation’s Farm of the Year.

CARTER WOODRUFF

CONSOLIDATED UTILITY DISTRICT Carter Woodruff became a member of Consolidated Utility District of Rutherford County’s Board of Commissioners in 2005, having previously served for many years as an advisor to the board. He graduated from Riverdale High School in 1976 and then graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business in 1980. Carter has been employed with Farm Credit Mid America since 1980 and is currently a Senior Agricultural Financial Services Officer, serving several counties in the Middle Tennessee area.He is currently serving as a director on the Stones River Manor advisory board and the Bedford County Fair Association board (he was one of original founders of the fair). He is a member of the American Angus Association and the Tennessee Cattleman’s association. He formerly served as a member of the Central Tennessee Solid Waste Planning board (representing Rutherford County) and the original Rutherford County Storm Water Advisory Committee. He is active in working with different groups/programs at Middle Tennessee Christian School where his daughters have attended and his wife is a teacher. Carter has a sizeable beef cattle operation on his farms in the Crescent and Barfield communities. He enjoys the old ways of farming with his mules and horses and has heritage implements and tools that he exhibits at fairs, farm events, etc.; explaining how they were used and educating young people. He enjoys hunting, when the opportunity arises, and is an ardent Tennessee Titans fan. He and his wife Marvene live in the Christiana community and have two daughters, Marianna and Elizabeth. They are active members of the Fosterville Church of Christ.

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Wastewater Plans Review Procedures George C. Garden, P.E. BCEE | Chief Engineering TDEC Division of Water Resources

The existing rules (specifically Chapter 0400-40-02) address the Division of Water Resources (DWR) approval process for wastewater construction documents. The four phase process is also recommended for any complex projects. The rules envision first a preliminary discussion during which the general plan for the project is discussed and a consensus on issues like abbreviation of the process steps, permitting, alternative analyses and future submission requirements are discussed and outlined. State and funding agency submissions will be coordinated as well. The second phase of the review process includes the preliminary engineering phase submission of the engineering report and preliminary plans. If there is a change from current practice, this is it. Of singular importance is this engineering report (ER); it is the basis of design for the project not a preliminary engineering report (PER) with alternative analyses, required by funding agencies or in the permitting process, with life cycle costs comparisons.

the owner with a summary of what the project will cost and what it will do (and not do) before the designer proceeds to produce final construction documents. The ER submission should be accompanied with preliminary plans; these sheets define the process and indicate the arrangement of equipment, the site plan and the plant/ building footprints. They are the focus of the plan review and will not include detailed structural, architectural, or mechanical drawings. Concurrently the site approval phase is ongoing; this entails all the permitting requirements such that the NPDES permit and SOP can go on public notice at the same time that the approval of the preliminary plans and engineering report is approved.

In the ER the design agent should show that they have done â&#x20AC;&#x153;due diligenceâ&#x20AC;? considering the nature and volumes of the influent and the selection of unit processes and equipment that meet or justify departure from the design criteria. It should provide TDEC and

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The final stage in the DWR review considers final plans, contract drawings and specifications, the approval of which is required by law prior to construction. This review should only constitute a check to see if the objectives in the previous submission have been met and that no safety or maintainability aspects have been neglected. Specifications will be reviewed to see if the overall procurement preserves the design agentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vision and ultimate responsibility for the project. All treatment plants and any projects with state or federal funding must travel this route through approval. The process for small projects may be truncated to the preliminary discussion via email and to the final submissions; however, the ER will be required to demonstrate compliance with the design criteria on all projects. Between those two groups of projects, the Division hopes that owners and engineers will see the advantage of the preliminary review and will exercise the option to use the prescribed route.

Revisions to Chapter 1 in the design criteria will (1) specify the preliminary discussion options and provide agendas and (2) outline submission requirements for preliminary and final phase submissions. Requirements will be broken out by project types (treatment, pumping and force mains, gravity collection, sewer rehabilitation, land application and reclaimed water reuse.) The emphasis on the preliminary drawings and engineering report early in the design process should reduce the impact of last minute changes, focus reviewers on process requirements and due diligence issues, and avoid delays in the bid process.

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Highlights:

2016 Operator Expo TAUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Natural Gas Operator. TAUD values the hard work and Operator Expo dedication of every single operator in our organization is one of the and is especially proud to recognize those who go above highlight events and beyond to better our industry. For more information each year. Offering on how you can nominate a co-worker or employee for c o n t i n u i n g an Operator of the Year award, see page 20. education credit, the May 19th event Mark your calendars and be sure to join us again next was attended year for our 23rd annual Expo on May 18, 2017! by 1,175 water and wastewater operators and professional engineers. Over Pictured: The winning t-shirt design, submitted by David Amburgey of 89 vendors were Madison Suburban Utility District. set up across the Providing Products for Our Greatest Resource: WATER James E. Ward Agricultural Center, exhibiting the latest in statewide resources, technical equipment and industry technology. Not only were attendees able to network with a number of suppliers and other industry personnel, operators also had the opportunity to receive continuing education credit hours and participate in a bit of friendly competition throughout the day. Celebrating industry practices, the 2016 Expo competitions included the annual Leak Repair Contest (sponsored by G & C Supply Company) and various equipment challenges.

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Leak Repair Contest

Consolidated Utility District

Cunningham Utility District

Jackson County Utility District

Centerville Water & Sewer

Lebanon Water System

Centerville Water & Sewer

Lebanon Water System

Harpeth Valley Utility District

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Ben Nipper & Dustin Young of Consolidated Utility District won this year's contest, repairing the leak in an impressive 33.26 seconds! Congratulations!

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Operator of the Year Awards Presented by: Bob Freudenthal | Executive Director Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

Water Treatment Operator Of the Year

Rich Potter, Smith Utility District | Rich was nominated for this award by his Smith UD co-workers and general manager. He's spent over 30 years in the utility industry and began his career with Smith Utility District in 2010. Rich holds the highest level of every operator license as well as one in erosion. He's been a loyal member to TAUD and actively attends training and conferences. He is responsible for the design of a poly phosphate system and new chemical system that has greatly impacted the removal of TOC's for the district. Rich is described by his co-workers as "extremely dedicated and innovative. He's brought the utility forward 30 years with his knowledge and expertise." He is an active member of the Crossings Church and has worked extensively with Room in the Inn. In his spare time Rich and his son Chase enjoy going to ballgames, movies and touring national museums.

Wastewater Treatment Operator Of the Year

Tim McKelvey, Lenoir City Utilities Board | Tim was nominated for this award by his supervisor Leon Shields. He began his career with LCUB in October of 2000. He holds a Water Treatment III and Wastewater Treatment III license. Tim is very active within TAUD attending training and conferences. He serves as Chief Operator for LCUB and is in charge of all operations in the utility's plants and facilities. Leon describes Tim as "a true role model for other coworkers and those in the field. He strives to promote positive approaches in the treatment process and always delivers great customer service." Tim is active in his church, Masonic lodge and little league baseball. He and his wife Jenny have a son Jagger. In his spare time Tim enjoys car shows, restoring old cars, coaching his son and spending time with his family. Each year the Association presents Awards of Excellence to utility employees that have been nominated due to their outstanding & unwavering dedication to Tennessee's utility industry. Award nominations are collected, reviewed, and voted on by the TAUD Awards Committee. Operator of the Year awards are presented at the Operator Expo in May. All other awards are presented at the Business of Running a Utility conference, held in Gatlinburg each August Visit www.taud.org to download the Nominations Form to complete for your nominee and send to: TAUD (Attn: Beth Hardiman) P.O. Box 2529 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Email: bethhardiman@taud.org Fax: (615) 898-8283 20

Nominate a deserving employee, co-worker, or supervisor for one of the following Awards of Excellence: • • • • • • • • •

Water Operator of the Year Wastewater Operator of the Year Gas Operator of the Year Administrative Professional of the Year Roger Booher Young Professional Award Associate Member of the Year Associate Wall of Fame Alan Gill Leadership Award Cecil Branstetter Legacy Award

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2016 Expo Vendors A.Y. McDonald Mfg American AVK Company American Development Corp. American Utility Contractors, LLC Aulick Chemical Solutions B.A.M.2,Inc BAR Environmental Bobcat of Knoxville Bobcat of Nashville Brown Painting Co. Carl Eric Johnson, Inc. CI Thornburg Company CMI Equipment Sales, Inc. Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Consolidated Pipe & Supply CTR Coatings, LLC Culy Contracting Cumberland Machine DBR/Belzona Dexter Fortson & Associates Ditch Witch of Tennessee ESC Lab Sciences Ford Meter Box Co. G&C Supply Company, George C. Paris Co. Guthrie Sales & Service HD Supply Waterworks H2O Technologies Hach Company Hayes Pipe Supply, Hydra Stop ICM Inman & Assoc. Insituform Technologies JCM Industries, Inc. John Bouchard & Sons Krausz USA Kupferle Foundry Labtronx Lifting Solutions, LLC Master Meter, Inc. Matchpoint Microbac Laboratories, Inc. Mid America Marketing

Mid-South Equipment Co. Midsouth Liquitube Mos Environmental/Redzone Robotics Mueller Company New Water Systems R. H. Tauser & Associates Red Bud Supply Reed & Shows Meter Solutions Reed Manufacturing Company Rogers Hydrant Service Rye Engineering PLC S & S Utility Sales Saf-T Enterprises Sansom Equipment Co., Inc. Scientific Sales Inc. Scott Equipment Smith-Blair, Inc. Southeastern Automation, Inc. Southeastern Tank, Inc. Southern Pipe & Supply Southern Sales Co. Stringfellow Taylor Power Systems TN Backflow Prevention Association Tekwell Services Tennessee 811 TN Instrumentation Sherwin-Williams Thompson Machinery Tnemec Tracer Electronics Tuff Equipment Underwater Construction United Systems & Software United Utilities, Inc. Utility Management Group Vermeer Heartland W.M. McClain Company Wachs Utility Products Walter A. Wood Supply Wascon Water & Waste Equipment, Inc. Xylem

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TAUD Needs YOU Each year, TAUD sends a group of representatives to Washington, D.C. for NRWA's annual Rural Water Rally. During this visit, TAUD's group will meet with Tennessee's Congressional delegates to discuss future funding and the importance of TAUD's technical assistance program to utilities in Tennessee. If your system has received exceptional assistance from one of our Circuit Riders, please consider submitting a letter to TAUD about your experience. The letters of appreciation that we receive are essential when communicating the necessity of technical assistance programs in small communities to members of Congress.

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BOILER AND COOLING WATER Langelier and Ryzner Index Calculations Corrosion Coupon Studies

Energy and Water Saving Recommendations Inspections of Towers

Fouling Determinations

STORMWATER Technical Support Testing Polymers

Microbiological Control Epa Approved Products

INDUSTRIAL & MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER Sludge Dewatering Suspended Solids/Bod Control Operator Training

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Commissioner Insurance

Changes You Absolutely Need to Know Donald L. Scholes | Attorney Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings

Since 1984 the legislature has permitted utility districts to pay for medical insurance for its commissioners. The extent to which the legislature has permitted a utility district to pay for this medical insurance is set forth in the language of the statute authorizing such payment which states: The members of the board shall serve without compensation for their services except by resolution…[the district can provide] group medical insurance coverage and group life insurance coverage as may be provided other employees, or payment of premiums for an equivalent or similar group medical coverage and group life insurance coverage that a commissioner may be participating in on April 18, 1985, or that a commissioner may have been participating in on May 25, 1984, or a group plan entered into subsequent thereto; provided, that such payment of such medical coverage and group life insurance coverage does not exceed the per person cost of the district's group medical insurance coverage and group life insurance coverage for its employees. T.C.A. § 7-82-308(a)(1).

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Substantive changes have been made to the health care system in the United States since 1984, such as health reimbursement accounts (HRA), health savings accounts, changes in Medicare and most notably the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACC) (collectively called Obamacare). These changes were not contemplated by the legislature in 1984. The language used in T.C.A. § 7-82-308(a) about the payment of commissioner insurance has not been updated since 1985. Interpretations of this statute in light of changes in the health care system since 1985 and the ACA have caused some confusion and uncertainty as the extent to which a utility district can provide a commissioner medical insurance coverage. The purpose of this article is to dispel some of this confusion and uncertainty. True or False? A utility district can only pay for medical insurance coverage for a commissioner by the commissioner participating in the utility district’s group plan. False. A utility district is authorized to pay the medical insurance premiums for a commissioner who participates in another group medical plan under the following conditions: (1) the premiums do not exceed the per person cost of an employee’s coverage under the utility district’s group plan; (2) the other group plan must be ACA

compliant; (3) the commissioner must be offered the right to participate in the utility district’s ACA compliant group medical insurance plan; and (4) at least annually the commissioner must have the right to permanently opt out or waive future reimbursements for premiums paid in the other group plan. Under the ACA any reimbursement to a commissioner for coverage in another group plan is considered an “employer payment plan” which must be “integrated” with the utility district’s ACA compliant group plan. The other group plan in which a commissioner participates is considered “integrated” with the utility district’s group plan provided conditions (2)-(4) in this paragraph are met. True or False? A utility district may purchase individual medical insurance for a commissioner. False. The Tennessee statute only authorizes a utility district to pay the premiums for group medical insurance for commissioners not for individual medical insurance policies. True or False? A utility district cannot pay for medical insurance coverage for a commissioner’s spouse or family. False. The spouse and family members of a utility district commissioner may participate in the utility district’s group medical insurance plan to the same extent as the spouses and family members of utility district employees. A utility district may pay the premiums for group medical insurance coverage for a commissioner’s spouse and family when the commissioner participates in another group plan only when the other group plan is “integrated” with the utility district’s group plan as previously described. A utility district cannot reimburse a commissioner for any premiums paid for an individual medical insurance policy for the commissioner’s spouse or other family member.

True or False? A utility district can pay for dental, vision and cancer insurance for a commissioner. False. Tennessee law only permits a utility district to pay for “group medical insurance coverage.” When an additional premium is required for group dental, vision or cancer insurance coverage separate from the premium paid for group medical insurance, a utility district cannot offer these coverages to a commissioner. In addition, Tennessee law does not permit a utility district to pay for disability or long-term care insurance for a commissioner. True or False? A utility district can reimburse a commissioner for the premiums the commissioner pays for coverage under Medicare. True, but only under the following conditions: (1) the utility district can only reimburse a commissioner for his or her Medicare premiums paid for Medicare Parts B and D (or Part C); and (2) the utility district’s Medicare reimbursement plan meets the following requirements: (a) the commissioner must be eligible to participate in the utility district’s group plan which must be ACA-compliant; (b) the utility district must offer participation in the group plan to the commissioner and the commissioner chooses not to participate in the group plan; (c) the commissioner must be actually enrolled in Medicare Parts B and D (or Part C); (d) the reimbursement plan is only available to officials or employees who are enrolled in Medicare Part A and B or Part D (or in Part C); and, (e) the reimbursement plan is limited to reimbursement of Medicare Part B or D (or Part C) premiums. True or False? A utility district can reimburse a commissioner for the premiums paid for a Medicare supplement policy (also known as a Medigap policy).

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False. A utility district cannot reimburse a commissioner for the premiums the commissioner pays for Medicare supplemental insurance. Tennessee law only permits a utility district to pay for group medical insurance coverage. By its very nature, Medicare supplemental insurance policies are individual policies. There is one exception to the above. If a commissioner is receiving Medicare supplementary insurance coverage through the State of Tennessee Local Government Insurance Plan, this coverage is from a self-funded group plan of the State known as “The Tennessee Plan.” This coverage is coverage under a group plan sponsored by the State and is not coverage provided under a standard individual Medicare Supplement policy sold by a private insurer. True or False? A commissioner can participate in a utility district’s health reimbursement account (HRA) established for its employees? True. A commissioner can be a part of a utility district’s HRA when the utility district has established an HRA for its employees in conjunction with the utility district’s group medical plan and the commissioner is a part of the utility district’s group medical plan. True or False? A commissioner can have a health savings account (HSA) established by a utility district which has set up HSAs for its employees. False. The owner of an HSA may take a distribution from the HSA at any time (although any distribution not for medical expenses will not be tax free). Therefore, contributions to an HSA would be considered compensation to a commissioner which is not authorized by Tennessee law. True or False? When a utility district pays for medical insurance coverage for a commissioner not authorized by Tennessee law or the ACA, the adverse consequences of such payment falls upon the commissioner only. False. If a utility district reimburses a commissioner for the premiums paid for the commissioner’s participation in another group medical plan or for Medicare and the

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reimbursement plan is not compliant with the ACA, the utility district is subject to paying an excise tax in the amount of $100 a day or $36,500 per year per commissioner. Under Tennessee law a commissioner who has premiums paid for medical insurance coverage by a utility district which are not authorized by Tennessee law is obligated to reimburse the utility district for the unauthorized premiums paid. In Opinion No. 99-133, the Tennessee Attorney General stated: [When a utility district pays for medical insurance coverage not authorized] the utility district acts beyond its authority and the payments to the commissioners are ultra vires and may be recovered…Accordingly it is our opinion that the utility district should seek reimbursement of the unauthorized payments. Moreover, the payment of premiums not authorized may be a criminal offense when the commissioner knows or has reason to know the payment is not authorized by Tennessee law. Under T.C.A. § 39-16-402(a), “A public servant commits an offense who, with intent to obtain a benefit or to harm another, intentionally or knowingly... receives any benefit not otherwise authorized by law.” Finally, the medical insurance premiums paid for a commissioner which are not authorized may be income to the commissioner in the year the premiums are paid and not be considered a pre-tax benefit. Because of the uncertainty and confusion regarding a utility district’s ability to pay for medical insurance for its commissioners, a utility district and its commissioner should consult the utility district’s legal counsel to confirm the extent to which the utility district can pay for medical insurance coverage for its commissioners.

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2016 Annual Meeting Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

On Tuesday, June 7th TAUD held its Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Celebration at the TAUD office in Murfreesboro. Four hours of training for commissioners and TAP personnel were offered to attendees free of charge. John Greer and Betsy Knotts of the State Comptroller's Office spoke on "Commissioner Appointments, Re-appointments and Vacancies" and "Failure to Meet Initial Training and Continuing Education Requirements". Don Scholes of Branstetter, Stranch and Jennings presented "Commissioner Insurance - Changes You Absolutely Need to Know" and Mark Butler with TAUD presented on Financing Compliance. Following training, attendees enjoyed dinner catered by Slick Pig Barbeque, beautiful weather, fellowship, corn hole and horseshoes on the TAUD Training Station grounds. Mark your calendar for TAUD's 60th Annual Meeting to be held in Chattanooga on June 5 & 6, 2017. More information on the 60th Anniversary celebration will be available later this fall via e-mail and by visiting the Association's website, www.taud.org.

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To Do or Not To Do Mark L. Butler & Melanie Sain | Finance Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

As a decision maker within a utility district, you have many important duties. Perhaps one of the most important jobs is to decide what capital outlay projects and debt the utility will need currently and in the future. This is not an easy task! There are many factors and variables that go into this decision. What do we need? What do we want? What cash do we have available? How long will our purchase last? What debt is available to finance our project? What is the overall cost to finance (debt service, depreciation,

maintenance)? What is the initial upfront cost for the project? Will we have enough money in the future to pay our debt? Is there a grant available to help with the costs? The first step is to recognize the need. You may need a new capital project. This can be millions of dollars. Things to consider include: repairing the existing plant costs versus replacement, collecting bids, selecting engineers, life of new capital project, and estimating future maintenance costs. The next step is to determine how you are going to pay for the new capital project. Are there any grants available that you could apply for? Please remember – grant funding has become harder to qualify for and in general less available in recent years. Grants have many time restrictions and the money may not be available at the same time you need funds for your project. This being considered, will determine the amount needed for borrowing, length of loan and interest rate. Another consideration is cash reserves that may be available for the project? When do I use cash? This is determined by what other capital projects you may have in the future and the current interest rate environment. In other words, rates may be low like they are currently, to promote borrowing, but your projects life is shorter than the borrowing term. In this case, you may want to consider using your cash to pay for this. For example, water meter replacement – they don’t all die at once. You may have 1,000 meters and they get replaced 100 per year for the next 10 years. Why would you fund this and pay over 20 years, when you could use your own funds?

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That leaves us with borrowing. Where do we Quality. Experience. Innovation borrow? Do we use government subsidized funds or public market funds? Government subsidized funds may be a great rate, but are there costly compliance issues when borrowing these kinds of funds? Does lender require additional oversight? For instance, YOUR PROVIDER OF: * Sensus Metering $1,000,000 over 20 years at 3% interest, but * Water & Wastewater Treatment Chemicals * Chemical Feed Equipment * Bermad Control Valves with additional engineering, oversight, wage * Telemetry, SCADA & Controls * Clow Valve Company and law compliance fees, the total project * Instrumentation Services * AY McDonald Co. cost could increase by 10%, which is $133,000 * Water Taps, Valve Insertions * Romac Inc. increase. These items can change the true www.cithornburg.com interest rate due to having to borrow more to Phone: 615-254-3484 or 877-999-0852 Fax: 615-770-9999 be within regulatory guidance. For example – 3% annual interest rate on the government subsidized verses open market with issuance You are now in a dilemma. You need this new capital cost being equal, turns out to be 3.36%. project and you need a loan to purchase it. What do you Once you determine how to obtain funds, costs involved, do? This will most likely involve raising rates to cover existing and new debt. ou can also look for cost savings and possible grants available for your project, you can now do projections for your new budget. With this, or cut expenditures, but this is not generally easily done as utilities typically run very lean with minimal don’t forget to consider other environmental influences: expenditures. Raising rates involves assessing number such as local economic growth, political and economic of customers, minimum charges should be fixed costs environment, and the overall health of your utility. With (salaries, benefits, insurance, debt service, depreciation, this said, you will want to review your net income over interest etc.), variable costs should be actual costs to the course of at least 5 years to see if you can justify new produce and deliver the water, and evaluate past rate debt. hikes. Raising rates can be done gradually over several years or all at once. Rate increases are generally necessary For the new debt, you will need to start with a simple and should be reviewed every couple of years. debt ratio. Your current net income divided by your overall current debt obligation (principle and interest). Your percentage needs to be above 1.2% according to most bond and loan requirements. For example, let’s say you have net income of $300,000 (without any grants) and your current debt principle and interest for the next year is $170,000. Your debt ratio is 1.76%. This is above the threshold of 1.2% and you will be able to make your payments without rate changes. Now – let’s say you want to add new debt to your existing debt of principle and interest payments of $120,000. So – take net income of $300,000 divided by $290,000 (current debt of $170,000 plus new debt of $120,000) and your ratio is 1.03. This is below the threshold of 1.2% and you will NOT be able to safely make your payments.

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It is very important to examine your options when determining new capital outlay purchases and funding. There are many factors to consider and this brief overview provides insight as to how you can best prepare for future projects and purchases. For more information regarding utility debt and budgeting, contact Mark L. Butler at marklbutler@taud. org or by phone at (615) 557-5780 or Melanie Sain at melaniesain@taud.org or by phone at (615) 896-9022.

When to Repair or Replace Pipe Doug Riseden | Technical Support Manager Krausz USA

US municipalities and water utilities are struggling to make upgrades due to budgetary restraints, even as their water and wastewater infrastructure is deteriorating. In the meantime, utilities make pipe repairs until a long term solution can be financed and implemented. The question of when it makes the most financial sense to replace pipe versus repairing it is not a simple one to answer. The short term costs of repairing pipe may seem like an attractive option to keep costs low but at a certain point, repeated repairs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t economical.

When does it make sense to repair pipe rather than to replace it? When it is time to replace, what can be done to ensure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done properly and keep the project on time and on budget? There are three major items to consider when thinking about whether to repair or replace pipe.

COST

At a certain point, the costs involved in making repeated repairs outweigh the costs to replace the pipe. This includes the cost of parts and expenses involved in closing up the work area once the repair is completed. If utility crews are

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repeatedly visiting the same section of pipe, this is the first clue that the pipe may need to be replaced. While a repair can solve the problem in the short term, there could be higher costs and service interruptions in the long term.

COMPLAINTS

The reality is that customers can dictate when and what kind of response a utility will take when water or wastewater problems arise in their neighborhood. If service to homes and businesses is not reliable, customers are going to expect a solution that is dependable and minimizes interruption of their service.

DATA

It’s impossible to make an informed choice that could involve hundreds of thousands of dollars without useful data. By keeping good records, carefully examining repair data and noticing trends, water utilities can make sound decisions about whether to repair or replace pipe. It’s never too late to start gathering data. Develop a system where information can be stored and easily recalled as data is only as good as it can be accessed. In the absence of data from the field, residences and businesses in the neighborhood can help give information on the history of water and wastewater pipe repairs in the area. After reviewing the data and the costs involved, utilities can determine whether to move forward with replacing the pipe. Here are steps to ensure that new pipe installations are done properly while keeping the project on schedule and on budget. To ensure that the installation goes smoothly, you need to have a committee of people who can supervise and review the project from beginning to end. The following people should be on your construction committee: • at least one council member, this person is critical to communicating updates to the rest of council • the municipality’s finance officer • the utility’s lead engineer and their assistant • the public works director and their assistant • the project inspector (who might be supplied by the engineer) • A customer 3rd Quarter | Volume 30

IDENTIFY THE TRENDS

Whenever repairs are being made, there are six questions to ask to help gather information for future decisions on pipe repair or replacement. When answers to these questions are recorded each time a repair is made, trends can be detected and it becomes possible to predict how likely future repairs will be needed.

WHO?

Who was making the repair? Who was there, and who did what?

WHAT?

What was the issue? What actions were taken to make the repair?

WHEN?

When was the repair made? Be accurate with day, date and time.

WHERE?

Where was the repair? How many times have crews been to this same location or close by?

WHY?

Why is the pipe breaking? Was the break due to a one-time incident, such as a gas company boring into the ground and hitting the pipe, or is the cause the same each time. Factors that can be considered are external forces such as ground movement, trains or heavy traffic.

HOW?

How was the repair made? What parts and equipment were used to make the repair? How much did they cost? Were quality parts and good repair techniques used to fix the pipe?

contact with media and local officials, such as police, so the public at large can be aware of what is happening before and during construction. Stay in close contact with public works, engineers and inspectors. Public works or your utility should be the lead on your project since their crews will be tasked with maintaining the finished product. Ensure that they review the site and physically go out and walk around it. They should take photos and video before construction starts to help manage claims that could come up. This activity should continue along with daily written reports, especially when changes are made to the original plan. Speak and consult with engineers as often as needed. You will want to have your inspector closely monitoring the project as these people know the rules and regulations regarding installations, and will help ensure the project gets approved upon completion. Choose good products and work with responsible contractors. Your utility will likely have specs on what you will accept and use in different situations. Make sure products have a great work history with the backing of other local professionals and your engineer. It pays to use high quality products that are exceptionally durable, even in harsh conditions, and designed to prevent future pipe damage. Krausz products, such as the HYMAX, allow for repairs to maintain a flexible connection to prevent damage from post-installation ground shifts and temperature changes, protecting your investment over the long-term.

Bringing together the right people at the beginning of the project is especially critical so that everyone is on board with the plan. Follow up meetings should also occur whenever there is a change to the plan, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good idea to use email, Skype and other communication tools to keep everyone in the loop. Remember to be in

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a difference between the lowest responsible bidder and the lowest bidder. The lowest bidder will sometimes will leave things out of their bid and come back with a change order which can dramatically increase the budget. When it comes to using the right contractor and parts, do your homework, and get references to avoid surprises. Have a realistic schedule. Make sure that your work schedule is fair to all of those involved. Customers will expect a project that adheres to a schedule that has the least effect on them. Your contractor will want a tight

schedule so they can continue to their next job, and avoid penalties for not meeting the scheduled completion date. Be realistic and stay in close communication with all those involved in the project, especially when plans change during construction. If all goes well, there should be no surprises. Contractors and engineers should walk away happy, and the utility and customers should have a well done project. Determining whether to repair or replace pipe is not an easy decision to make. It requires recording and analyzing data and costs, and close communication between customers, engineers, contractors, inspectors and the utility. It is hard work but the long term benefit of reliable service will last for decades. Doug Riseden is the Technical Support Manager for Krausz USA, and has worked in the public utility field for over 20 years. His extensive experience with water & wastewater repairs and operations includes working for municipalities & private contractors, and providing water services to the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region meetings are held quarterly throughout the year. These meetings provide a unique opportunity to network with others in the utility industry. Speakers discuss topics that are current, informative and beneficial to utilities and related industries. Some recent topics 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 Fred Hicks & Jeremy Jones, Region Leader April 21, 2016 Meeting Location: EconoLodge in Greeneville Attendance: 65 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Elizabethton Water Utilities, Brownlow Utility District, Bristol Water System, Lakeview Utility District, Cold Springs Utility District, Greeneville Water Commission, Erwin Utilities and Kingsport Water System

For more information on how you can become involved with TAUD ‘s Region Meetings, please contact: Larry Lewis (731)234-0380 | larrylewis@taud.org

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Wascon and W&W Engineering Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, W&W Engineering, Gresham Smith & Partners, Utility Management Group, IPW, Cross Connection Services, HD Supply, Walter A. Wood, JR Wauford & Co., Dycho and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: October 20, 2016

Region 2 Meeting Mark McKinney & Wayne Hastings, Region Leaders June 1, 2016 Meeting Location: K Town Tavern in Knoxville Attendance: 65 Speakers/Presenters: Keith Hutsel of Romac Industries, Tim Kazimer of Kazmier & Associates and Mark Butler, Steve Roberts and Kirk Smith of TAUD.

Contest Winner: Greeneville Water Commission Contest Judges: Bill Forrester of the First TN Development District, Lana Moore of the office of Senator Lamar Alexander, Louis Trivette of USDA RD and Bill Darden of the office of Congressman Phil Roe Speakers/Presenters: Kevin Rice of the Johnson City EFO, Louis Trivette of USDA RD, Bill Forrester and Gray Stothart of the First TN Development District and Bob Freudenthal, Dan Martin, Steve Roberts and Mark Butler of TAUD.

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: McGill Associates and Romac Industries Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: Gresham Smith & Partners, Knoxville EFO, United Rentals, Valley Wholesale Inc., Rye Engineering, ADC, Kazmier & Associates, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford & Co, McGill Associates, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Cross Connection Services, Scientific Sales, Principal Environmental, Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Mission Communications, Microbac Laboratories and Aulick Chemicals Next Meeting: September 7, 2016

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TAUD REGION LEADERS REGION 1: Fred Hicks Jeremy Jones REGION 2: Wayne Hastings Mark McKinney REGION 3: Jimmy Langley REGION 4: Buster Harmon REGION 5: Tom Faulk REGION 6: Cathy Dradt REGION 7: Lisa Porter REGION 8: JD Dethloff REGION 9: Scott Miller REGION 10: Tim Lawson Allen Joslyn REGION 11: Chandrika Winston

Bloomingdale Utility District First Utility District of Hawkins County West Knox Utility District First Utility District of Knox County Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District Byrdstown Water Department West Wilson Utility District South Giles Utility District Lawrenceburg Utility Systems Bradford Utility System Water Authority of Dickson County Ocoee Utility District Big Creek Utility District Memphis Light, Gas & Water

Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leaders June 9, 2016 Meeting Location: Lafollette Recreation Center in

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Utility District update on Automatic Blowoffs, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Chris Paris of Southeastern Automation, Robert Ramsey of the Knoxville EFO and Bob Freudenthal, Steve Roberts, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsor: Rye Engineering Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC,

Southeastern Tank, United Utilities, Gresham Smith & Partners, HD Supply, IPW, Kazmier & Associates, Walter A. Wood Supply and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: September 8, 2016

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Region 4 Meeting Malcolm “Buster” Harmon, Region Leader May 26, 2016 Meeting Location: Park Theater in McMinnville Attendance: 51 Speakers/Presenters: Mike Wetherington of ADC, Steve Bennett of Wascon, Dina Gouge of Southeastern Tank, Inc, TAUD Board President David Callahan, David Phillips and Lonnie McCloud of the Cookeville EFO, Chris Hampton of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Steve Roberts and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: ADC, Wascon and Southeastern Tank, Inc Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford & Co., Grassroots Planning and Consulting, Dycho, Xylem and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: August 17, 2016

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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk, Region Leader May 12, 2016

Region 6 Meeting Cathy Dradt, Region Leader April 27, 2016

Meeting Location: West Wilson Utility District office in Mount Juliet Attendance: 38 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Gladeville Utility District, Hendersonville Utility District, LaGuardo Utility District, Madison Suburban Utility District, Metro Water Services and West Wilson Utility District

Meeting Location: ADC in Fayetteville Attendance: 71 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Bedford County Utility District, Consolidated Utility District, Fayetteville Public Utilities, Lewisburg Water and Wastewater, the City of Manchester, Spring Hill Water Works and Winchester Utilities

Contest Winner: Fayetteville Public Utilities Contest Judges: Fayetteville Alderman Violet Harry, Isaiah Robinson of the office of Congressman Scott DesJarlais, and Seth Rye of Rye Engineering

Contest Winner: Metro Water Services Contest Judges: Craig Ingram of TN811, Greg Barton of Hayes Pipe Supply, and Ted Fellman of Raymond James Speakers/Presenters: Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank and David Parker of Construction Chemicals, TAUD Board President David Callahan, Craig Ingram of TN811 and Mark Butler, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Southeastern Tank and Construction Chemicals Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: Southeastern Tank, Hayes Pipe and TN811

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Speakers/Presenters: Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Wheeler Crook and Bryant Griffin of Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, George Garden of TDEC, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, and Bob Freudenthal of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Southeastern Tank and Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, H2O Technologies, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford & Co., Walter A. Wood and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: October 26, 2016

Next Meeting: November 10, 2016

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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 7 Meeting Lisa Porter, Region Leader April 6, 2016 Meeting Location: Lawrenceburg Golf & Country Club in Lawrenceburg Attendance: 45 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Lawrenceburg Utility System, Town of Linden, Northeast Lawrence Utility District, Parsons Utility Systems and Summertown Utility District

Region 8 Meeting J. D. Dethloff, Region Leader April 14, 2016 Meeting Location: Gibson Co. EMS Building in Trenton Attendance: 40 Systems Entering the Water Contest: Dyer Public Works, Humboldt Utilities, Kenton Utilities, Northwest Dyersburg Utility District, and Trenton Light and Water

Contest Winner: Town of Linden

Contest Winner: Dyer Public Works

Contest Judges: Ashley Richards of JR Wauford & Co., Jaimie Wolsky of CI Thornburg, Jason McGee of ADC, and Hale White of the Lawrenceburg Golf and Country Club

Contest Judges: Brenda Horner of USDA RD, Scott Daniel of JR Wauford & Co., and Randy Bills of ADC

Speakers/Presenters: Jonathan Cummings of Wascon, Bill Griggs of Griggs and Maloney Engineering, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, Faye McEwen of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Dewayne Culpepper, Kevin Gilliam, Mark Butler, Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Wascon and Griggs and Maloney Engineering Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, JR Wauford & Co., BAR Environmental, Lawrenceburg Utility System, and Rye Engineering

Special Recognition: Northwest Dyersburg Utility District for finishing in the Top 5 in the NRWA Great American Taste Test and Brenda Horner for her support of our utilities during her career, as she is retiring. Speakers/Presenters: James Gibson of Romac Industries, Tim Rogers of Rogers Hydrant Service, Brenda Horner and Brandon Orr of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Dewayne Culpepper, Mark Butler, Kirk Smith, Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Romac Industries and Rogers Hydrant Service

A round of golf was also provided by the sponsors after the meeting

Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Rogers Hydrant Service and Rye Engineering

Next Meeting: October 5, 2016

Next Meeting: October 13, 2016

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Region 9 Meeting Scott Miller, Region Leader June 16, 2016

Region 11 Meeting Chandrika Winston, Region Leader May 10, 2016

Meeting Location: Greystone Golf Club in Dickson

Meeting Location: JEA Training Center in Jackson

Attendance: 47

Attendance: 49

Speakers/Presenters: Joe Schmitts of BAR Environmental, Chris Polk of Mueller, Thomas Killian of the Nashville EFO and Bob Freudenthal and Larry Lewis of TAUD.

Systems Entering the Water Contest: Adamsville Utilities, Collierville Public Utility, First Utility District of Tipton County, Germantown Water System, the City of Henderson, Jackson Energy Authority, Lexington Utilities, Michie Water System, Munford Utilities, and the Town of Oakland

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: BAR Environmental and Mueller Co. Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, Hayes Pipe & Supply, JR Wauford & Co., BAR Environmental, Mueller Co., Microbac, United Utilities and Rye Engineering. Thank You to Our Golf Sponsor: Consolidated Pipe Next Meeting: September 22, 2016

Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson and Allen Joslyn, Region Leaders April 13, 2016 Meeting Location: Southeast Tennessee Development District in Chattanooga Attendance: 34 Speakers/Presenters: Gary Burris of the Chattanooga EFO, Clay Copeland of USDA RD, Ken Rea of First Tennessee Development District and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Kevin Gilliam and Kirk Smith of TAUD.

Contest Winner: Adamsville Utilities Contest Judges: Steve Bowers of 101.5 FM, Representative Jimmy Eldridge, Senator Ed Jackson, and David Pine with Wascon

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Southeastern Tank, ADC and Rye Engineering

Speakers/Presenters: David Mondie of High Tide and Lloyd Rainey of Mid America Marketing, Darryl Green of the Certification Board and Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD.

Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, JR Wauford & Co., HD Supply and Rye Engineering

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Wascon and Mid America Marketing

After the meeting the attendees were treated to a Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game

Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC and Rogers Hydrant Service

Next Meeting: August 24, 2016

Next Meeting: November 19, 2016

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UPCOMING CLASSES >>> Classes listed occur while this issue is current. For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit www.taud.org.

CHATTANOOGA

Eastside Utility District | 3018 Hickory Valley Rd.

8/23

Emergency Operations

6 hrs. Any Cert.

JACKSON

JEA Training Facility | 320 Hwy 45 By-Pass

8/16** Practical Math for Distribution Operators 8/29****Fundamentals of Water Distribution 8/29****Fundamentals of Water Treatment 9/7

Questions? Call us!

(615) 900-1000

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 FEES VARY DEPENDING ON CLASS Members $85-$360 Non- Members $90-$720 2-day class (*) 3-day class (**) 4-day class (***) 5-day class (****)

TOSHA Safety Training

9/27 Cross Connection Renewal 9/28** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. DS 6 hrs. DS 12 hrs. WT

6 hrs.

Any Cert.

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

JOHNSON CITY

Johnson City Fire Hall | 106 Gray Commons Circle

8/25 Emergency Operations 6 hrs. Any Cert. 9/7 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 9/8 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. CS/DS

KINGSPORT Civic Auditorium | 1550 Fort Henry Dr.

10/11 Cross Connection Renewal 10/12** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

KNOXVILLE West Knox Utility District | 2328 Lovell Rd.

8/23****Fundamentals of Water Distribution 10/31***Collection Cram Session

6 hrs. DS 6 hrs. CS

KNOXVILLE

Larry Fleming KUB Facility | 835 E. Jackson St.

8/24 Emergency Operations 10/31***Wastewater Cram Session

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. WW

KNOXVILLE

Hallsdale-Powell Utility District | 3745 Cunningham Rd.

8/30 Cross Connection Renewal 8/31** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

MARYVILLE

City of Maryville Municipal Building | 400 West Broadway Ave.

10/31***Water Treatment Cram Session 42

12 hrs. WT

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MARYVILLE

City of Maryville Operations Center | 332 Home Ave.

10/31***Distribution Cram Session

6 hrs. DS

MEMPHIS

Memphis Light, Gas & Water | 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd.

10/25 Cross Connection Renewal 10/26** Cross Connection Basic

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MURFREESBORO

TAUD Training Station | 840 Commercial Ct.

8/23 8/23** 8/24 8/25 8/30** 9/7 9/8

Introduction to Pumps & Motors Pumps & Motors (Advanced) Chemical Feed Pumps & Motors Emergency Pumps & Motors Practical Math for Water Treatment

Water & Wastewater NPDES Lab Quality Control Collection Systems Issues & Updates

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9/19****Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT 9/19 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. CS/DS 9/20 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 9/21 TOSHA Bloodborne Pathogens 6 hrs. CS/WW 9/22 TOSHA Safety Training 6 hrs. Any Cert. 9/26 Water Quality Complaints After the Meter and Customer Complaints 6 hrs. WT/DS 9/27* Water Loss 2 Day Class 12 hrs. WT/DS 10/11** Practical Math for Distribution Operators 6 hrs. DS

10/31***Collection Cram Session 10/31***Water Treatment Cram Session 10/31***Wastewater Cram Session

6 hrs. CS 12 hrs. WT 12 hrs. WW

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2016 Utility Leadership Conference

November 2 - 4 | Park Vista Hotel | 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd. | Gatlinburg, TN | (865) 436-9211

As utility district managers and commissioners are charged with the responsibility of overseeing a system's financial and operational well-being, TAUD's Leadership Conference is designed to assist with those challenges. Sessions during this are heavily focused how to be an effective leader. Topics emphasize organizational, operational, and ethical responsibilities as a leader of a utility. All utility district commissioners are mandated by the state to attend training. For commissioners seeking reappointment, 12 hours of training must be completed prior to reappointment. For newly appointed commissioners, 12 hours of training must be completed within the first year of appointment. Once initial training has been completed, commissioners then have 3 years to attend 12 hours of training and obtain the required Continuing Education units. For more information regarding Commissioner Training, please contact John Shadwick at (615) 804-4069 or by e-mail at johnshadwick@taud.org. To register, simply fill out the form on the opposite page and submit with you payment to the address provided. You may also register online at taud.org. Click on the Conferences tab, then Utility Leadership.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Twelve (12) Hours of Commissioner Training Available!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

11:00am - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Registration Sessions

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:30am - 12:00pm Sessions 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 3:30pm Sessions

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7:00am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 11:30am Sessions

HOTEL INFORMATION Park Vista Hotel

705 Cherokee Orchard Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-9211 Room Rate: $112 S/D

Reservation Deadline: October 2 We strongly encourage attendees to make reservations as soon as possible. Room availability at the Park Vista Hotel cannot be guaranteed after the TAUD room block cut-off date has passed.

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REGISTRATION FORM please print Utility Leadership Conference | November 2-4, 2016 Park Vista Hotel | Gatlinburg, TN You may also register online at http://www.taud.org REGISTRANT 1: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 2: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 3: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 4: _________________________________________________________________ UTILITY/COMPANY: ______________________________________________________________ BUSINESS ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________________ PHONE: (____) _____ - _________

STATE: ________

ZIP: ___________

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REGISTRATION FEES:

By October 21, 2016 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $325 x_____ Non-Member $635 x_____ One day only $165 x_____ After October 21, 2016 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $375 x_____ Non-Member $685 x_____ One day only $265 x_____ Total Amount Due: $________ Please make checks payable to TAUD. If preferred, you may also pay by credit card. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via e-mail, including attachments.

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: __________________________ EXP. DATE: _________ AMOUNT: ____________ CARD HOLDER NAME: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________

EMAIL FOR RECEIPT: _______________________________________________________________ Send completed forms & payment to: TAUD P.O. Box 8041 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-8041 Fax: (615) 898-8283 | Questions? (615) 896-9022 TAUD Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. A full refund will be issued (less a $50 processing fee) if cancellation is received at least 15 working days prior

to the conference. Cancellations received between 5 & 14 business days prior to the conference are eligible to receive a half refund. No refunds will be issued if cancellation notice is received less than 5 business days prior to the conference. Substitutes are always welcome. 3rd Quarter | Volume 30

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2016 Administrative Professionals Conference

December 1-2, 2016 | Airport Embassy Suites Hotel | 10 Century Blvd. | Nashville, TN | (615) 871-0033

TAUD's Administrative Professionals Conference is an opportunity for administrative personnel to learn valuable skills that benefit todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workplace. Administrators interact extensively with people daily and this conference aims to address topics such as customer service, human resources, and utility policies. It is also host to the TAUD Administrative Professionals (TAP) program. The TAP program was designed to promote and educate those striving for administrative excellence. The requirements for the program cover a series of topics relevant to the skills necessary to become a certified Administrative Professional in the utility industry. The program requires completion of thirty (30) hours of course work in office management, financial administration, legal and personnel issues, personal development, and on-site system evaluation (applicable to your specific utility). To register, please fill out the form on the opposite page and submit with your payment to the address provided. You may also register online at taud.org. Click on the Conferences tab, then Administrative Professionals. For more information about this conference or to request an application for the TAP program, please contact Beth Hardiman at (615) 900-1014 or by e-mail at bethhardiman@taud.org.

HOTEL INFORMATION Airport Embassy Suites Hotel 10 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214 (615) 871-0033 Room Rate: $142 S/D

Reservation Deadline: November 11 We strongly encourage attendees to make reservations as soon as possible. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after the TAUD room block cut-off date has passed.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Eight (8) Hours of TAP & Commissioner Credits Available!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast & Registration 9:00am - 12:00pm Sessions 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sessions

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 11:30am Sessions

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Administrative Professionals Conference | December 1-2, 2016 Airport Embassy Suites Hotel | Nashville, TN You may also register online at http://www.taud.org REGISTRANT 1: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 2: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 3: _________________________________________________________________ REGISTRANT 4: _________________________________________________________________ UTILITY/COMPANY: ______________________________________________________________ BUSINESS ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________________ PHONE: (____) _____ - _________

STATE: ________

ZIP: ___________

E-MAIL: _______________________________________

REGISTRATION FEES:

By November 18, 2016 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $230 x_____ Non-Member $415 x_____ One day only $125 x_____ After November 18, 2016 Number of Registrants TAUD Member $255 x_____ Non-Member $440 x_____ One day only $225 x_____ Total Amount Due: $________ Please make checks payable to TAUD. If preferred, you may also pay by credit card. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via e-mail, including attachments.

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: __________________________ EXP. DATE: _________ AMOUNT: ____________ CARD HOLDER NAME: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _____________________________ BILLING ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ ZIP: ________________ EMAIL FOR RECEIPT: _______________________________________________________________

TAUD Refund Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. A full refund will be issued (less a $50 processing fee) if cancellation is received at least 15 working days prior

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ADVERTISER INDEX >>> American Development Corporation Inside Front Cover American Tank Maintenance pg. 35 C2RL Engineers pg. 13 C.I. Thornburg pg. 31 CROM Corporation pg. 29 Cumberland Machine Company pg. 35 G & C Supply Company pg. 16 Joel B. Spaulding & Company pg. 28 Mainstream Commercial Divers pg. 43 McGill Associates pg. 37 Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company pg. 43 Sensus pg. 7 Southeastern Tank Back Cover Tennessee Utility Assistance pg. 4 Thornton, Musso, and Bellamin pg. 23 Wascon pg. 14 Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital Inside Back Cover

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