Ridge Utilities Board of Directors  

Ridge Utilities, Inc. was initially formed on June 27, 1960 by the original developers of Blue Ridge Shores as a stock corporation to conduct a privately owned business furnishing water to homes in Blue Ridge Shores subdivision. As a point of interest, the Articles of Incorporation grant the right to conduct a business for the sale of bottled gas as well.

The original three directors were affiliated with the developers. Five thousand shares of common stock were issued with a par value of $10.00 per share and Restrictive Covenants were recorded in the Circuit Court of Louisa County. Ridge Utilities, Inc. was later sold to private investors.

On May 15, 1971, one hundred percent of Ridge Utilities, Inc. stock was purchased by Blue Ridge Property Owners Association, Inc (BRPOA). The BRPOA Board of Directors appointed members of the Ridge Utilities Board of Directors until 1999, when Ridge Utilities was reorganized as a not-for-profit Corporation. One of the IRS requirements is that the Board must be independent and the Directors elected by the membership.

Ridge Utilities is managed and operated utilizing a partnership, sharing employees and office space with the Blue Ridge Shores Property Owners Association.  

PRESENT

Many improvements have been made over the last fifteen (15) years. These include a 107,000 gallon storage tank, new wells, distribution tanks, and controls. Most recently two generators have been installed on Redbud Drive and Well Road to allow us to maintain our water supply; including providing continued water to our customers, during power outages.

Over the past two years we have begun replacing the water mains in the system. In 2013, we completed a portion of Well and Pine Roads. In 2014, we replaced the water mains on Redbud Drive. We anticipate continuing our water main replacement project in the upcoming years.

Ridge Utilities now serves 567 dwellings from nine wells (3 on the North side and 6 on the South side of the lake). The main storage and distribution facility is located on Redbud Road on the South side of the lake. Water is distributed through approximately eleven (11) miles of water mains to the individual homes of Blue Ridge Shores.

Water Connection Fee                                                                   $10,000.00

Quarterly Water Rates                 

                        ***Lot with dwell (zero to 10,000 gallons)                   $108.00

                        Overage Charge                                                        $10.00 per 1,000 gallons

                        Lot with connection only                                               $16.50

 Administrative Transfer Fee                                                                $25.00

 Reconnect Fee                                                                                    $50.00

 Returned Check Fee                                                                           $25.00

 Credit Card Transaction Fee                                                                     4%

 Quarterly Late Charge (Based on account balance)                              2.5%

 *** Minimum quarterly charge of $108.00 for zero to 10,000 gallons.

 Overage charge is $10.00 per 1,000 gallons of overage.

 Quarterly water bill payments are due for the following quarters by the dates listed:

            1st qtr.              Due by April 30th      

            2nd qtr.             Due by July 31st

            3rd qtr.              Due by October 31st

            4th qtr.              Due by January 31st
If you do not receive your bill by the 10th of the above months please call our office at (540) 967-1408 for a replacement bill. Failure to receive your bill does not relieve you of your obligation to pay for water bill or any late charges that may incur for past due accounts.

 

FOR EMERGENCIES

General Manager - Denny Kelly

Water Works Supervisor - George Allen Kail
Manager of Fiscal Affairs - Amy J. Evans-Kail

Maintenance Supervisor - James Hawley

Maintenance Tech - George Sweet
Administrative Assistant - Jessica Evans

Part-time Administrative Assistant - Dee Dee Conley

540-967-1408

Ridge Utilities Inc

January 2016

January 21, 2017.

September 2016

Election of Ridge Utilities Board of Directors

March 2016

Ridge Utilities Board Members are elected residents of Blue Ridge Shores. If you are interested in a rewarding experience that helps the community, please contact: (540) 967-1408 or email us.

May 2016 Special Meeting

Approved March 18, 2017 Minutes.doc

Staff

2017 Fee Schedule

Meeting Minutes

May 2016

History

Approved November 19 2016 RU Minutes.doc

July 2016

540-967-1234

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