Roanoke River Service Authority
Board Meeting
Tuesday March 24, 2026
The regular Board Meeting of the Roanoke River Service Authority (RRSA) was held on Tuesday March 24, 2026, at the Southside Planning Commission, South Hill, Virginia at 7:00 pm.
Call to Order
Chairman Tom Tanner called the meeting to order.
Board Members in Attendance: Others in Attendance:
Tom Tanner, Mecklenburg County- PRESENT Paul Malone, RRSA Executive Director
Andrew Dugger, Brodnax – PRESENT Beth Moore, RRSA Administrative Assistant
Joseph Curtis, LaCrosse – PRESENT Jeff Smith, RRSA Plant Superintendent
Michael Smith, South Hill - PRESENT
Charles Willis, Chase City - PRESENT
Glenda Jackson Gilliam, Brunswick County - PRESENT
Christopher Starke, Boydton - ABSENT
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Board Member Joseph Curtis and second by Board Member Michael Smith to approve February 24, 2026, regular meeting minutes. The Board approved the motion with a 5 - 0 vote.
A motion was made by Board Member Joseph Curtis and second by Board Member Michael Smith to approve February 24, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes. The Board approved the motion with a 5-0 vote.
Additions to Agenda
None. A Motion was made by Board Member Charles Willis and second by Board Member Joseph Curtis to approve the agenda as presented. The Board approved the motion with a 5 – 0 vote.
Financial Report
The February 2026 financial data was reviewed. The data projected 2.60% allocation gain and 542,800,000-gallon projected consumption with a $28,597 revenue gain. The Triennial water usage report and monthly condensed billing report were reviewed.
Executive Director’s Report
Old Business
-The Ribbon cutting time for April 13 has been changed to 3:00.
-The generator is being moved to Cycle Lane tomorrow.
-The Bridge at Red Lawn Road is getting insulation rewrapped next week and Bridge at 903 will be done also.
New Business
Mr. Paul Malone, Executive Director, reviewed with the Board a letter that he sent to VDOT regarding the Brown Town Road Brodnax rerouting of water line. After discussion with B&B Consultants they determined it is not feasible to rehab the Brodnax tank just for this project. The work will be scheduled in the middle of the night, and Town of Brodnax customers will be notified in advance, and a boil water notice will be issued. This is planned for 2027.
The Board reviewed the FY 26-27 Budget. A motion was made by Board Member Michael Smith and second by Board Member Andrew Dugger to approve the FY 26-27 Budget including the cost estimate for the intermediate booster site, Microsoft Exhibits for 8 sites, and the RRSA total operating revenue and expenses. The Board approved the motion with a 5-0 vote.
Chairman Tom Tanner asked Mr. Malone if at any time he sees there will be a rate increase for next year (FY 27-28), go ahead and bring it to the Board to let the Town’s know.
Committee Reports
Personnel – None.
Finance – Budget to be adopted next month.
Board Member Matters
None.
Executive Session
None.
Adjournment
With there being no further business to come before the Authority, there was a motion made by Board Member Charles Willis and second by Board Member Joseph Curtis to adjourn the meeting. The Board approved the motion with a 5-0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm.
Signed: Attest: Date:
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Tom Tanner, Chairman Paul Malone, Executive Director