Water District Commissioner Training Seminar Credit Approval

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of:

O R D E R

KRS 74.020(7) requires that this Commission "encourage and promote the offering

of high-quality water district management training programs that enhance a water district

commissioner's understanding of his or her responsibilities and duties." KRS 74.020(8) requires the Commission to conduct a program of instruction "to train newly appointed

commissioners in the laws governing the management and operation of water districts and other subjects that the Public Service Commission deems appropriate." Pursuant to these statutory mandates, the Commission conducted a training seminar at Embassy Suites, 10 E. River Center Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011 on March 17-18, 2026. This seminar included instruction regarding trends in applicable laws and regulations, risk management, and utility administration. The program was approved by the Energy and Environment Cabinet for 12.75 hours of water operator training. Based upon a review of the course curriculum, the Commission finds that:

1. The course of instruction provided at this seminar will enhance a water district commissioner's understanding of his or her duties.

ELECTRONIC ACCREDITATION AND ) APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC SERVICE ) CASE NO. COMMISSION WATER PERSONNEL TRAINING ) 2026-00075 SEMINAR AS A WATER DISTRICT ) COMMISSIONER TRAINING PROGRAM )

1. The seminar conducted at Embassy Suites, 10 E. River Center Blvd.,
   Covington, Kentucky 41011 on March 17-18, 2026, should be approved for up to six credit hours of water district management training, pursuant to KRS 74.020(7), and up to six hours of new water district commissioner training, pursuant to KRS 74.020(8), per day.

2. A course syllabus for the training seminar is attached to this Order as
   Appendix A.

3. Those individuals appearing in the list of attendees attached to this Order
   as Appendix B should receive credit for the number of hours that he or she attended the training. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that:

4. The 2026 Water Personnel Training Seminar, which the Commission
   conducted at Embassy Suites, 10 E. River Center Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011, on March 17-18, 2026, is approved for six credit hours of water district management training and six hours of new water district commissioner training, per day.

5. Those individuals appearing in the list of attendees attached to this Order
   as Appendix B shall receive credit for the number of hours that they attended the training.

6. This case is closed and removed from the Commission's docket.
   -2- Case No. 2026-00075

Entered on this 8th day of April, 2026. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

___________________________ Chairman

___________________________ Commissioner

___________________________ Commissioner

ATTEST:

______________________ Linda C. Bridwell, PE Executive Director

Case No. 2026-00075

APPENDIX A APPENDIX TO AN ORDER OF THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CASE NO. 2026-00075 DATED APR 08 2026

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2026 Water Commissioners Training Seminar

Presented by the

Day One

7:55 - 8:00 Welcome/Overview 8:00 - 9:00 Consumer Services - Presented by: Ron Parritt (PSC staff) This presentation will focus on the regulatory aspects of customer relations. Topics include the Customer Bill of Rights, customer billing disputes, installation and termination of utility service, and the Commission's informal and formal complaint processes. Presenter will also address landlord-tenant utility service issues, imputation of utility bills to family members, and the importance of tariffs and water user agreements.

9:00 - 11:00 Sustainable Infrastructure through Preventative Maintenance Presented By: Kim Padgett (RCAP) As a water district board member your most important responsibility is to ensure your system can deliver a safe and adequate supply of drinking water to your customers. To assist in that endeavor, this session will explore the assets of a drinking water system, the cost effectiveness of asset management and preventative maintenance, and their importance to system sustainability.

11:00 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:15 PSC Regulatory Requirements Presented by: Amanda Lawson (PSC Staff) This presentation is a review of the Public Service Commission's jurisdiction over water districts and associations, including the statutory and regulatory requirements that are imposed upon water districts and associations because of their status as public utilities. The importance of seeking advance PSC approval of financing or for deviations from PSC regulations will be emphasized, as will the criteria which the PSC uses to evaluate such requests. Legal requirements for filings, including the necessity of representation by an attorney, also will be addressed.

Day One (Continued)

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch - On Your Own 1:30 - 3:00 Training and Retaining Your Certification Workforce - Presented by: BJ Bland (KY Division of Compliance Assistance) This will be an overview of the importance of proper licensing and training requirements concerning certified operators. This training will also focus on the requirements, job duties, and other functions required by operator certification, as well as the importance of the role of elected officials in this process. The relationship between elected officials and operators will also be discussed. 3:00 - 4:00 Cybersecurity - Presented by: Robert Brooks (Commonwealth Office of Technology) This presentation looks at the emerging threats to utilities posed by hacking or other intrusions into utility computer systems. The presentation will focus on preventing such intrusions.

2026 Water Commissioners Training Seminar

Presented by the

Day Two

7:55 - 8:00 Welcome/Overview 8:00 - 9:00 Accounting Controls and Internal Auditing Presented By: William Pearce (PSC staff) PSC Staff will describe common procedures in the proper management of internal controls applicable to small water districts and associations. Additionally, personnel issues and limitations to internal controls will be covered. The presentation will also briefly discuss KRS 74.050 and the duties of the treasurer of a water district with respect to the statute.

9:00 - 10:00 Ethics: Presented by: Amanda Lawson (PSC Staff) Join staff to discuss the ethics laws and the statutory provisions addressing the standards of conduct for water district commissioners and employees as well as directors and officers of nonprofit water associations.

10:00 - 11:00 Ratemaking Basics Presented by: William Pearce (PSC Staff) PSC staff will discuss ratemaking issues of current interest, including recent changes in Commission treatment of certain expenses, Alternative Rate Filing (ARF), and methods for establishing a utility's revenue requirements. Attention will be given to recurring problems with rate adjustment filings and purchased water adjustment (PWA) applications. The ratemaking consequences of excessive water loss will be covered. 11:00 - 11:45 PSC Water Loss Calculation Form Presented by: William Pearce (PSC Staff) The presentation will discuss the consequences and impact of excessive water loss in a utility's operations. In addition, PSC staff discuss the requirements for reporting unaccounted-for water loss. This session will take a step-by-step look at the forms and the data and calculations necessary to complete the form.

11:45--1:00 Lunch - On Your Own

Day Two (Continued)

1:00 -- 2:00 Inspections and Water Loss Presented by: Taylor Stamper (PSC Staff) This session will explain how the PSC conducts and follows up on inspection results. The PSC also is placing a greater emphasis on reducing unaccounted-for water loss. This will be a point of emphasis during inspections. The financial consequences of excessive water loss to a utility and to its customers also will be addressed. 2:00 - 3:00 Board Operations and Requirements Presented By: Amanda Lawson (PSC staff) This presentation will cover the basic duties and responsibilities of water district commissioners and directors of water associations. These include the relationship with the county judge/executive and fiscal court, the hiring and supervision of water district senior staff, the conduct of board meetings, board recordkeeping requirements and other aspects of board operations. Requirements of Kentucky open meeting law will be emphasized. As will be best practice for keeping minutes of board meetings. 3:00 - 5:00 Kentucky's Underground Facilities Protection Law Presented by: Eric Tout or Jessica Norris-Canfield or Ashely Rhodes (PSC Staff) This presentation details the responsibilities water utilities have under the Kentucky Underground Damage Prevention Act and best practices to follow to maintain compliance with the Act.

APPENDIX B APPENDIX TO AN ORDER OF THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN CASE NO. 2026-00075 DATED APR 08 2026

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ndy Beshear Chai Governor

Commonwealth of KentuckyRebecca W. GoodmanPublic Service Commission CommissioneSecretary 211 Sower Blvd.Energy and Environment Cabinet Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8294 Telephone: (502) 564-3940 Commissione psc.ky.gov

March 23, 2026

Re: Case No. 2026-00075

Accreditation and Approval of a Public Service Commission Water Personnel Training Seminar as a Water District Commissioner Training Program. Attached is a list of the people who attended the 2026 Water Personnel Training Seminar held in-person on March 17-18, 2026, at the Embassy Suites in Covington, KY. Which includes their name, utility or agency, and the number of hours they attended. If you have any question please contact Commission Staff, at PSCWaterTraining@ky.gov.

Sincerely,

Ron Parritt Deputy Executive Director

ndy Beshear Chai Governor

Commonwealth of KentuckyRebecca W. GoodmanPublic Service Commission CommissioneSecretary 211 Sower Blvd.Energy and Environment Cabinet Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8294 Telephone: (502) 564-3940 Commissione psc.ky.gov

2026 Public Service Commission Water Personnel Training Held At the Embassy Suites in Covington, KY PSC WCT Attendance List Case No. 2026-00075

NAME UTILITY / AGENCY HOURS EARNED Alexander Tim Boone County Water District 6 Cain Charlie Boone County Water District 6 Kennedy Cherish Corinth Water District 6 Lauderman Ashley Corinth Water District 6 Redden Larry Western Mason County Water District 6 Brown Earn East Logan Water District, Inc. 12.75 Fields James Southern Madison Water District 12 Riddle James U.S. 60 Water District of Shelby & Franklin Counties 12