W3C MOVES FORWARD, WORKS WITH BRONSON The Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative met in Cedar Key on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1 pm. Both board members were in attendance: Town of Otter Creek Mayor Zim Padgett and Cedar Key Water and Sewer District Commissioner Sue Colson.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS CONTRACT
The board and Attorney Norm Fugate discussed the contract with James Moore, CPAs, for the upcoming three years at an annual cost of $15,000. Fugate reminded the group that the service is required by law and advised that the cost was reasonable, though it may seem excessive for such a small organization. The $15,000 will not include additional services possibly required by upcoming grants, etc.
RESOLUTION 2026-005
The board unanimously approved this resolution to adopt the Levy County Local Mitigation Strategies Plan Update for 2026. This adoption is required should an entity wish to apply for certain grants.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Attorney Fugate reported that Dewberry staff is currently investigating several sites to locate plants and drill wells.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION WITH BRONSON
The second meeting to resolve the conflict about ownership and operation of the well, located on Brunon property but paid for by the Department of Environmental Protection / Suwannee River Water Management District for W3C use, will take place on Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 pm in Otter Creek.
MEETING ADJOURNED
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Staff in attendance included: Attorney Norm Fugate, Dewberry’s Robert Beltran attended by telephone, and Secretary Sherrie Yost.
Among those in the audience were: Suwannee River Water Management District’s Chris Eskelin, Kat Cammack’s Economic Advisor, Cedar Key Water and Sewer District’s Joe Hand and General Manager John Rittenhouse, and Cedar Key News’ Mandy and Frank Offerle
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