Florida Governmental Ut¡lity Authority - FGUA
Florida Governmental Ut¡lity Authority - FGUA
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FNanning tuture tÇUA ÅctívËtles<br />
Any Additional Activiries FCUA Should<br />
Consider?<br />
. Focus on running FCUA System ef,flciently as it's<br />
core mission.<br />
'Board members should have annual face tirne<br />
with customers to obtain feedback.<br />
" No other activities should be considered.<br />
PlannlnE Future FtUA Activür[es<br />
Discussion Yru Want To Have With Fellow<br />
FCUA Board Members<br />
" How much do we want to expand and what ¡vould<br />
the governance model look liþ if FCUA ernt¡nues<br />
to expand?<br />
. What var¡ations on <strong>FGUA</strong> concept should be<br />
considered?<br />
" Should FCUA consider appo¡nting an Execut¡Ì/e<br />
Director? Seek RFP's every 5 years or so for<br />
system management?<br />
ln regards to the governance model, Ms. Baker stated that she is capable of attending a one hour meeting; however<br />
is concerned when the meeting is a 3 to 4 hour drive awayn,tnerefore she'iis'rconcerned if the <strong>FGUA</strong> expands to<br />
further areas. However, if the legislation for the Board.,tcj::.. èet via conference passgs, she tfrints tfrã SoarO would<br />
lose something by that; however, she likes the ioea iroùiâscheduting prorp..iiuà',vls. ganår rtut"J!.6t she feets<br />
as if she is letting the rest of the Board Directors down whe¡ she's unable to atteúa meet¡ng. Ms. pam Keyes<br />
agreed with Ms. Baker's comments, and noted that r¡ght now,'ittere A¡e.aifew Board *äm.p"ii Áoî*uàr if there the<br />
<strong>FGUA</strong> expands with more Board members the¡àwi!.l be more of an effort needed. Ms. Bakàr stated that she would<br />
like to potentially look at a regional governancè¡ùnö.Oel,,Oiscussion àr,isued regarding the governance model"<br />
Dr. Lee asked if there was a consensus of the Bòar"d. that,Úiis,one of thè,Briorities that the Board wants to look at in<br />
depth. Ms' Thomas stated th?!-tlu feels.the Board should waít to r"" *rrãi ñãóp.nr; it woutd be a moot Þoint tr<br />
change the governance model if the <strong>FGUA</strong> does not expand. Ms. Baker stated the she feels the Board could wait fo,<br />
the governance model, but the Board should not have staff seeking utilities if the Board is not comfortable with<br />
expansion. Dr. Lee stated lhat thig topic has come up periodically in the survey and may be something that the<br />
Board wants to discuss further. ,:,,.,,,,.<br />
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Ms. Thomas comrnènleà,that She does,not have a problem Witn tf,e <strong>FGUA</strong> expanding as long as it,s judicious and<br />
well.though_t o.rr!''¡ln the past, the <strong>FGUA</strong> lìad,meetingsìag,far at Nassa, County and though the traveican be a bit<br />
much, she feels it.is her responsibilil¡r to her'.Qounty Board io make the effort to attend. lñ regards to review of the<br />
agenda packet, Ms',.Thomas stated that her schedule does not allow her time to review the agenda at work; however<br />
that is okay with hel be-c¡use again it'srher resþons¡bility as a Board Director. Ms. Thomas reiterated that she does<br />
not have an issue with the <strong>FGUA</strong> expanding as long as there is a good plan in place.<br />
Mr. Crumpton stated that l.tòrthinks the fê-ùn ¡s a great concept, and although he is not a big believer in the pr¡vate<br />
sector owning or running utilities,'he has,aiways believed in the <strong>FGUA</strong> and dõesn't think it'sã problem expanding if<br />
done carefully. "'- ,.¡';:,<br />
February 23,2072 <strong>FGUA</strong> Strateg¡c Plann¡ng Sessíon Minutes<br />
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