Operations Committee: July 13, 2026

The Anderson County Operations Committee met on July 13, 2026, to discuss several key issues including a preliminary engineering report for a proposed emergency water treatment system to address poor water quality in the New River area. The committee reviewed a $929,000 cost estimate for the project, which includes engineering, surveying, inspection, and contract administration. They discussed potential state grant funding options, including emergency water grants and the possibility of matching funds, and emphasized the need to pursue viable partners for managing the water treatment facility. A motion was unanimously passed to proceed with the project pending funding and to seek partners for facility management. Additionally, the committee discussed establishing a regularly updated public listing of county-owned properties, including surplus and delinquent tax properties, to improve transparency and potentially increase tax revenue through sales. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects and grant funding efforts.