Our History
Bay City Gas Company has a unique history. In 1938, Mr. V.L. LeTulle, a successful resident businessman, purchased the privately owned gas utility that was providing gas service to Bay City. Mr. LeTulle
gave the Gas System to the City of Bay City, with the stipulation
that it was to operate for the benefit of the citizens. The goal of
his gift was to provide affordable and reliable natural gas service
to all residents. The deed established a three member Board of
Trustees, of which two members would be lifetime appointees and the
third member would be the Mayor of Bay City. During subsequent
years, revenue generated by Bay City Gas Company has provided funds
(over $13,000,000 since 1938) to purchase fire trucks, water towers, buildings, street improvements, and other large capital assets for the City.
During the 1980’s, the Company invested in a major upgrade to the entire gas system, which resulted in a gas distribution system that is state-of-the-art, safe, reliable, and which provides gas service priced lower than most others in this region. In 2004, the Company invested in an automated meter reading system that allows us to read all the meters in the entire city in one working day. The Company continues to look
for opportunities to better serve our customers and your comments
and suggestions are always welcome!
BOARD of TRUSTEES:
Terrence Allen, Chairman
Mrs. Janet Lewis Peden
Mayor Mark Bricker
November 29, 2011
We are
sad to announce the passing of our longtime Board Chairman, Mr.
E.M.Huitt, Jr. Mr. Huitt has been affiliated with Bay City Gas
Company for many decades, first as an auditor, and since 1976 as a
Board Member. Mr.
Huitt was an instrumental part of the rebuilding of the gas system
in the 1980's, and in its successes since then. He will be missed!
Next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 @ 9:30 AM
Available to local
non-profit organizations: BILL STUFFERS
If your organization would
like to send fliers out with our gas bill, BEFORE YOU PRINT
ANYTHING, please contact our office
at 245-2327. The organization must be a non-profit, located in Bay
City, and must pay for the fliers. Fliers must be 8-1/2 x 11,
unfolded, and preferably on color paper. Bay City Gas Company will stuff
and mail the fliers along with our monthly bills at no cost to the
organization. All requests must be approved by the Board of
Trustees, so please allow at least a 30-day lead time.
