CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUS IN RCH WSC ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT

RCH Water Towe against Cloudy Sky

McLendon-Chisholm City Council unanimously passed a resolution approving an Asset Transfer Agreement, which includes water, utility (both inside and outside the City’s limits) and calling upon the Board of Directors for RCH Water Supply Corporation to authorize and approve the same.  Additionally, the City Council approved the City Administrator Konrad Hildebrandt and Mayor Pro Tem Adrienne Balkum to enter negotiations with authorized service providers to provide interim operation, maintenance and billing services for water on behalf of RCH.

“We hope the RCH WSC Board Directors will discuss and take action at their next board meeting at City Hall on June 7 at 4:00 pm to approve the Asset Transfer Agreement and agree to the City of McLendon-Chisholm handling all maintenance and operational functions of RCH so customers are not inconvenienced or negatively impacted by their current status.” says Mayor Keith Short.

Further, Mayor Pro Tem Balkum explained, “This resolution says McLendon-Chisholm wants RCH to transfer all its assets, systems and all customers to the City. Most importantly, this will provide an immediate remedy by initiating the process of allowing the City to negotiate an Interim Management Agreement on behalf of RCH to handle the day-to-day operations, business affairs, repair, maintenance, water meter reading, billing, etc. RCH is currently unable to handle. The RCH Board Directors will still need to host an election with the ballot language to members to vote for or against the transfer agreement.”

Certified letters have been sent to RCH’s Board of Directors containing the signed resolution, asset transfer agreement, authorization letter and a request to add these items onto the next agenda.

H2O Services is no longer providing billing administration and operations to RCH Water Supply Corporation as of May 3, 2023. Local management from the City of Rockwall and Blackland Water Supply Corporation has been graciously managing the pump station operations and notifications on a temporary basis. There is a new lockbox installed at City Hall for anyone who would like to drop off their check for a past billing statement.

The RCH website is still undergoing revisions and payments are no longer being processed online.

For emergencies, water line breaks or maintenance issues please contact the after hours phone number (325) 266-8366.

City Observes National Public Works Week With Proclamation

National Public Works week graphic.

The City of McLendon-Chisholm joined communities around the country in honoring the employees who play an important role in keeping the community safe and functioning smoothly.

Mayor Keith Short proclaimed May 21 – May 27 as National Public Works Week. He recognized the City of Rockwall Public Works and Pump Tech Supervisor Shon Bellah at the City Council Meeting.

“We encourage all citizens to educate themselves with the efforts involved with public works and recognize the contributions that the City of Rockwall public works officials make every day to our health, safety and comfort and quality of life,” said Mayor Short. “We want to thank the extraordinary contributions that Shon Bellah has made to the City of McLendon-Chisholm community for the timely service; and coordinating efforts with neighboring service providers.”

Connecting the World Through Public Works is the theme for 2023 and illustrates how public works connects us all through infrastructure and service, enhancing the quality of life for the communities these professionals serve.

Public Works proclamation made by Mayor Short.
Above: Mayor Short (left) and Mayor Pro Tem Andrienne Balkum (right) celebrate the work of Rockwall Public Works employees. Left picture with Shon Bellah, Pump Tech Supervisor and Amy Williams, P.E. Director of Public Works. Right picture with Shon Bellah and his son Allen.

JOIN US FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023

Armed Forces Memorial headstone at City Hall

The City’s Annual Memorial Day Program will take place on Saturday, May 27 at the Armed Forces Memorial located at City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550.

The program, which honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice begins at 11:30 am. All are encouraged to attend.

STAGE 2 OF DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN ENACTED

RCH Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors have enacted Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan on May 3, 2023 for customers who are served in McLendon-Chisholm and Rockwall County.

WHAT ARE STAGE 2 REGULATIONS?

(a) Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), and irrigation of landscaped areas is further limited to the hours of 12:00 midnight until 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight on designated watering days. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at anytime if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet filled bucket or watering can of five (5) gallons or less, or drip irrigation system.

Please consider water conservation efforts as RCH is in the process of management changes. It was recorded on May 2, 2023 that usage levels are steadily increasing and it is critical to conserve water.

RCH are working with local management from the City of Rockwall and Blackland WSC temporarily managing the pump station operations and notifications.

Quarterly sample testing was completed on Monday, May 8 and elevated tower cleaning is scheduled between May 22 – May 24.

NEW MEETING LOCATION

The next monthly RCH Board of Directors meeting is on Wednesday, June 7 at 2pm at the McLendon-Chisholm City Hall located at 1371 West FM 550.

H2O Services is no longer contracted to provide billing administration and operations.

The RCH Water Supply Corporation website will no longer accept online payments. Please consider dropping your payment off at the designated drop off location at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall.

If you have any questions and/or concerns please email David Naylor, President of RCH Water Supply Corporation at: naylor@rchwatersupply.com.

For emergencies, water line breaks or maintenance issues please contact the after hours phone number (325) 266-8366.