SUBJECT
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Appoint Lita Epstein to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA) Board of Supervisors for the remainder of a vacated term ending September 30, 2028.
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DESCRIPTION
State Legislature passed, and the Governor signed a bill allowing Polk County to appoint a voting member to the Tohopekaliga Water Authority (TWA or Toho) Board of Supervisors. The selected member must be: 1) a registered voter; 2) a rate payer in the TWA system; and 3) a resident of Polk County. The TWA Board of Supervisors sets policy and provides oversight of the TWA water and wastewater services in Osceola County and the Poinciana Water System. The Board meets at least twice per month in Kissimmee.
Polk County advertised for applicants who meet the criteria. Polk County received a submission from an interested individual, Ms. Lita Epstein. Staff have reviewed Ms. Epstein’s application and confirmed she does meet the required criteria. Staff recommends Ms. Epstein as the next appointee to serve on the TWA Board of Supervisors.
TWA has asked the County Commission to appoint the new representative for the remainder of the term vacated by Gary L. Phillips ending September 30, 2028.
This request will assist TWA in aligning the terms of the full Board of Supervisors.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend appointment of Lita Epstein to the Toho Board of Supervisors for the remainder of the vacated term ending September 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bill Beasley, County Manager
County Manager’s Office
(863) 534-6031
billbeasley@polkfl.gov