Foster Approves Crab Orchard/Water Authority Merger
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has approved the merger between the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Foster said he and several other local entities created the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to address the water concerns on the Cumberland Plateau. Foster said he believes this first merger agreement is generationally transformative. […]
Foster Hosting Crab Orchard Utility Merger Meeting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster will be holding a public hearing to discuss the merger of the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Monday. Foster said he is holding the public hearing to hear the arguments from the utility district on why the merger should be supported. Foster said he will […]
Water Authority Still Working To Form Crossville Partnership
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority continues discussions with Crossville officials on a combined water supply, though little progress came from a recent meeting. Authority Chair Greg Hanson said the authority’s recent meeting with Crossville officials went well. Hanson said Crossville has not jumped on board yet and is still looking into what an appropriate approach […]
Cumberland Water Authority Accelerates GM Search
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board has set deadlines and expectations for hiring a General Manager to oversee the possible merger. Board Chair Greg Hanson said he believes the subcommittee tasked with searching for a general manager had not realized its level of authority before the board’s June meeting. He said the board’s May meeting […]
Crawford Said Taking It Slow Key For Water Authority
While some residents are concerned about the slow pace of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford said the importance of a long-term solution is most important. Authority leadership, including Crawford and County Mayor Allen Foster, recently met with state officials about how the state can help with a long-term water source. Crawford […]
Water Authority Moving Next To Hire General Manager
Recruiting a Cumberland Plateau Water Authority General Manager has emerged as the next priority in the area’s water utility regionalization process. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board Chair Greg Hanson said he hopes to have the position filled in the next 90 days. He said the process will move more smoothly and quickly with someone who […]
TDEC And Plateau Authority Reps Discuss 4 Water Solutions
Four possible water solutions for Cumberland County brought to the table during a recent meeting between TDEC officials and representatives from the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board Chair Greg Hanson said bringing in water from Daddy’s Creek or the Emory River would be the most viable options at that point. “We […]
TDEC Meeting Next Step For Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, Officials
Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Chair Greg Hanson will meet with TDEC officials to discuss the future of a regional water system looks like to the state. Hanson will be joined by Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford and Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. Hanson said he wants to get acquainted with TDEC now that the Authority has […]
This Week: White County Discusses Animal Shelter; CPWA Talks Referendums
The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering […]
Cumberland Plateau Water Authority To Get State Opinion Over Water Jurisdiction
The new Cumberland Plateau Water Authority will ask the State Attorney General’s Office for an opinion on who has jurisdiction over the Crossville water utility. A local attorney suggested Crossville should hold a referendum on the issue during a recent Water Summit meeting. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Chair Greg Hanson said he did not know […]
