Tag Archives: Warren County Utility District

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is happy with Spencer’s decision to sell its water and wastewater utilities to the Warren County Utility District. Tennessee Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said this will be a major improvement for customers in Spencer. He said the issues with Spencer’s water system have been a major concern in the Comptroller’s office for years. “The ... Read More »

The Warren County Utility District is a few short steps away from acquiring Spencer’s water system. Earlier this month, Spencer passed a resolution authorizing to sell the rights and assets to its water and water waste systems to the Warren County Utility District. They also authorized Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer to take all acts needed to negotiate the sell. President ... Read More »

Warren County Utility District Chairman Glenn Mitchell said a $9.5 million grant from the state will not move forward unless Spencer and the District can come to terms on an acquisition. The Warren County Utility District received the grant this week to replace Spencer water infrastructure, to prepare for an acquisition by the district. Mitchell said the funding is for ... Read More »

City of Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said she was surprised by state Utility Board order for a merger study of Spencer Utility and Warren County Utility District. Farmer said in her opinion, the decision came out of the blue after Spencer Utility had followed state mandates to source water from the Caney Fork River and implement system upgrades. She said ... Read More »

The state Board of Utility Regulation has ordered a third-party merger study for Spencer Utility District and Warren County Utility District. The decision was made at the board’s meeting Wednesday. Board Manager Ross Colona said that Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer generally cooperated with the Board. Board member Anthony Pelham, who serves as Warren County Utility District Director, said that Mayor ... Read More »

The Spencer Mayor and Board of Aldermen will not consider giving ownership of its water system to the Warren County Utility District at this time. The Utility District Board sent a letter to the city stating it would only be interested in owning the water system. That after the previous city mayor proposed a management contract. Mayor Alisa Farmer said ... Read More »

The Warren County Utility District Board does not want to pursue a management contract with the Spencer water system. Spencer city officials shared a letter of request last month for the utility district to operate the water system while the city maintained ownership. Chair Glenn Mitchell said the board would be interested in purchasing the city’s water system. “We think ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office Water and Wastewater Financing Board recommended Thursday that the Spencer Utility District merge with the Warren County Utility District. Technical Secretary Ross Colona said he sees an opportunity for a long-term solution for the city’s water supply issues. “I haven’t been able to see the efficiencies that can be created for them running their own utility, ... Read More »