Following staff presentations on a 5.3-mile, 42-inch water-main rehabilitation RFP, commissioners pressed for a timeline and staffing plan to fill leadership vacancies in the Water & Sewer department; the county administrator said a plan will be delivered in 90 days and that the design work will be outsourced.

Commissioners approved a 20-year wholesale water supply contract with the city of Monroe covering roughly 1,250,000 gallons per day and an escalator tied to the BLS water and sewer index; staff said the rate was adjusted Aug. 1 and recommended approval.

Staff outlined a proposed rehabilitation of a nearly 80–90-year-old, roughly 7-mile, 42-inch reinforced concrete water main serving about 50,000 customers and requested hiring Arcadis as owner's advisor to manage design procurement and project oversight; commissioners raised concerns about proceeding under an interim director and asked for more design work before committing.