The Bristol Virginia Utilities Board Wants To Operate By Itself. The Board Of Directors Voted Yesterday To Recommend The City Council Approve Its Request To Operate As A Separate Entity. Bvu Will Also Ask The Virginia General Assembly To Create A Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority, Which Would Function As A Subdivision Of The Commonwealth, Much Like Other Utility Authorities. The City Council Is Expected To Have A Reading On The Matter At It’s October 13th Meeting.