Board Meeting: February 24th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Joby West, Shayne Fowler, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Ron Price, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Ryan Sarks, Tyler Childers, Joey Buice, Eric Wright, and Sharon Clark.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair called the meeting to order.

1.  AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY BARRY MANSELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2.  COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. All members voted for the motion.

3.  COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. All members voted for the motion.

4.  COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this amount is based off Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost of $22,447,000.00 estimated at 90% Design Completion. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. All members voted for the motion.

5.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 1/27/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Members Mansell, Martin, Woodruff, Dabbs, and Workman voted for the motion. Member Johnston abstained from voting. Motion passed.

6.  BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $204,114.00 below budget projections for the period ending 12/31/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $889,920.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,363,845.00 for the period ending 12/31/24.

7.   CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.919 MGD for the month of January 2025 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 58.42” for the past twelve months.

8.  JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF MIKE VENTERS. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.7 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.0 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.411 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

9.  JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

10.  GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project, and work has begun on the Hwy. 372 project. Mr. Hensley noted that work should begin soon on the Reavis Mountain Road project.

11.  DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT AUTHORITY STAFF HAS PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF LOCATIONS IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY UTILIZES AUTOFLUSHERS TO MAINTAIN CHLORINE RESIDUAL AND WATER QUALITY. Joby West noted that there are no further areas of inundation to report.

12.  MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members voted for the motion.

13.  MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO AUTHORIZE DWAYNE FOWLER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 2025 PARCELS A, B, C, D, and E. All members voted for the motion.

14.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CONDUCT A CALLED MEETING ON 3/27/25 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BOARD AGENDA MEETING/WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY. All members voted for the motion.

15.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

Board Meeting: March 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Corey Ghorley
1) Request Approval of Construction Budget in the amount of $3,800,000.00 for the Etowah Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pond Expansion Project (Item #9 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Authority’s current CIP; Total original estimated cost of $10,000,000.00)
2) Request Approval of Proposal from Manhattan Construction for Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMAR) for the New Administrative Complex (Item #11 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Authority’s current CIP; Total original estimated cost of $24,329,049.00)
3) Request Approval of Proposal from Aqua Aerobics for the Granular Sludge Process Equipment to be used at the Riverbend WWTP Expansion to 4 MGD (Item #16 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Authority’s current CIP; Process was selected via Request for Proposals Process)
4) Request Approval of Low Bid from Astra Group, LLC in the amount of $6,459,858.00 for the Bells Ferry Road Improvements Project/Victory Dr. to south of Port Victoria Way (GDOT PI#0013526) (Item #8 under Road Relocation/Distribution & Collections System Asset Replacement Projects/Anticipated 2025 on Authority’s current CIP; Total original estimated cost of $5,200,000.00)

Ryan Sarks
RE: Request Approval of FY 2025 Surplus Listing

Approval of 2/24/25 Board Meeting Minutes

Finance Report – Beth Jones

Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters

Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp

Construction Report – Garry Hensley

General Manager’s Report – Dwayne Fowler

Board Meeting: January 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Clint Blackwell, Beth Jones, Bryan Watkins, George Parks, Mike Venters, Tyler West, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Tyler Childers, Eric Wright, Ryan Sarks, Ron Price, Joby West, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Shayne Fowler, and Carleton Sherrer.

Members Harry Johnston and Becky Dabbs were not present at the meeting.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.

1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY CLINT BLACKWELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,823,535.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING PROJECT – PHASE 2 (SR 369 TO FORSYTH COUNTY LINE; GDOT PI#0002862).

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,823,535.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING PROJECT – PHASE 2 (SR 369 TO FORSYTH COUNTY LINE; GDOT PI#0002862). All members present voted for the motion.

3. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE 12/16/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,094,740.00 above budget projections for the period ending 10/31/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $288,575.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $3,970,248.00 for the period ending 10/31/24.

Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $691,690.00 above budget projections for the period ending 11/30/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $437,667.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,328,842.00 for the period ending 11/30/24.

5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 17.860 MGD for the month of December 2024 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 64.11” for the past twelve months.

6. MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.7 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.9 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.398 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

7. DAVID KUBALA PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF JENNIFER ARP. Mr. Kubala reported that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that work on the Hwy. 140 road relocation project should be completed soon, and Authority crews are continuing work on the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project and the Cowart Mountain Trail water main project.

9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

10. MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members present voted for the motion.

11. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
 

Board Meeting: February 24, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Agenda Items:

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Corey Ghorley
1) Request Approval of Proposal from Atkins Realis for Construction Management Services for the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank in the amount of $133,266.00 (Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on current CIP)
2) Request Approval of Proposal from S&ME for Coatings Inspection Services for the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank in the amount of $42,785.00 (Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on current CIP)
3) Request Approval of Construction Budget for the Etowah Water Treatment Plant High Service Redundancy Pumping Project in the amount of $22,500,000.00 (Amount based off Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost of $22,447,000.00 estimated at 90% Design Completion; Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on current CIP)

Approval of the 1/27/25 Board Meeting Minutes

Finance Report – Beth Jones

Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters

Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp

Construction Report – Garry Hensley

General Manager’s Report – Dwayne Fowler

Executive Session – Potential Litigation

Board Meeting: December 16, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Bryan Watkins, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Mike Venters, Tyler West, Garry Hensley, Jennifer Arp, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jody Henson, Ron Price, Shayne Fowler, Tyler Childers, Keith Allen, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Joby West, Ryan Sarks, Eric Wright, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Joey Buice, and Clay Pilgrim.

Member Harry Johnston was not present at the meeting.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.

1.  AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY CLINT BLACKWELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2.  COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,100.00 FOR THE ROSE CREEK WWTP BYPASS PUMPING STATION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted this change order includes the addition of PVC drain lines, additional concrete pipe support, and a pressure transducer. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $548,943.00, and a revised contract amount of $558,043.00 to include the change order.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,100.00 FOR THE ROSE CREEK WWTP BYPASS PUMPING STATION PROJECT. All members present voted for the motion.

3.  COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,374,665.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING (PHASE 2) PROJECT FROM SR 369 TO THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Road Relocation Projects/Anticipated 2025 on the Authority’s current CIP with a total original estimated cost of $9,520,000.00 (GDOT PI#0002862).

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,374,665.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING (PHASE 2) PROJECT FROM SR 369 TO THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE. All members present voted for the motion.

4.  GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED A REQUEST FOR CCWSA PARTICIPATION WITH GEORGIA POWER IN THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6,500 FEET OF 12” HDPE LINE FROM HWY. 372 EAST TOWARDS YELLOW CREEK ROAD (CONNS CREEK ROAD CONNECTOR) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $775,705.00. Mr. Hensley noted that Georgia Power would install the line and be responsible for any remaining costs.

Eric Wilmarth noted that CCWSA has a need for this line, and CCWSA now has an option for Georgia Power to pay portions of the cost and CCWSA cost-share in the project.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE CCWSA PARTICIPATION WITH GEORGIA POWER IN THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6,500 FEET OF 12” HDPE LINE FROM HWY. 372 EAST TOWARDS YELLOW CREEK ROAD (CONNS CREEK ROAD CONNECTOR) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $775,705.00. GEORGIA POWER WILL INSTALL THE LINE AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REMAINING COSTS. All members present voted for the motion.

5.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE 11/18/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

6.  CLAY PILGRIM OF RUSHTON, LLC PRESENTED THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024. Mr. Pilgrim reported that the audit was a clean audit according to governmental accounting standards. Mr. Pilgrim also noted that the Authority had successfully met its bond coverage requirements for the fiscal year ending 8/31/24.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FY 2024 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

7.  THERE WAS NO FINANCE REPORT PRESENTED THIS MONTH DUE TO THE PRESENTMENT OF THE FY 2024 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR).

8.  CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 19.240 MGD for the month of November 2024 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 61.85” for the past twelve months.

9.  MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.6 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 1.6 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.3 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.351 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

10.  JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

11.  GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project. Mr. Hensley noted that work would begin soon on the Cowart Mountain Trail water main project.

12.  DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

13.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE 2025 CCWSA BOARD MEETING CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

14.  DWAYNE FOWLER REPORTED THAT THE AUTHORITY RECEIVED AN OPEN RECORDS REQUEST IN NOVEMBER FOR RECORDS RELATED TO THE HYDRO GUARD DEVICE, WATER LINE AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE LOCATED AT CAMPBELL TRAIL AND UPPER SWEETWATER TRAIL. Staff complied with said request. Clint Blackwell reported that the Authority has a dead-end line on Upper Sweetwater Trail, and the auto-flusher is used to maintain chlorine residual and water quality at the location. Mr. Blackwell noted that a THM/HAA site is upstream of the property, so it is essential that the Authority flush for water quality. Staff is currently evaluating the extent of the area of inundation and how best to resolve the effects to private property. Mr. Caudill indicated that when potential solutions are identified by staff, this matter will be brought back for Board consideration.

15.  MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.

Board Meeting: January 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Corey Ghorley
RE: Request Approval of Low Bid from Mid-South Builders, Inc. in the amount of $10,823,535.00 for the SR 20 Widening Project – Phase 2 (SR 369 to Forsyth County Line;
GDOT PI#0002862)

Approval of the 12/16/24 Board Meeting Minutes

Finance Report – Beth Jones

Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters

Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp

Construction Report – Garry Hensley

General Manager’s Report – Dwayne Fowler

Executive Session – Potential Litigation

Board Meeting: November 18, 2024 @ 9:00 AM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Ron Price, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Bryan Watkins, Mark Cochran, Jody Henson, Keith Allen, Greg Long, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Garry Hensley, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, Joey Buice, Ryan Sarks, Jennifer Arp, Jeff Hooper, Tim Dobson, Shayne Fowler, and Sharon Clark.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.

1.  AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY HARRY JOHNSTON, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE UPDATED 2025 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LISTING AS PRESENTED (ATTACHED). All members voted for the motion.

3.  GARRY HENSLEY NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM RESIDENTS OF COWART MOUNTAIL TRAIL. Mr. Hensley noted that four residents have signed the petition. Mr. Hensley noted an approximate total footage of 2,500 feet of 3” PVC water main for this extension, an estimated task cost of the line of $15,000.00, and a total purchase meter cost of $10,000.00. Mr. Hensley noted there are twelve properties in the extension area, and eleven total properties with road frontage.

MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2,500 FEET OF 3” PVC WATER MAIN FOR THE COWART MOUNTAIN TRAIL AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $15,000.00. All members voted for the motion.

4.  DWAYNE FOWLER, GARRY HENSLEY, AND KEITH ALLEN PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM PULTE HOMES FOR CCWSA PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTALLATION OF AN 8” WATER LINE ON JORDAN ROAD TO REPLACE THE CURRENT 2 ½” WATER LINE FOR A NEW DEVELOPMENT TO BE SERVICED BY THE CITY OF BALL GROUND.

Mr. Hensley noted that the estimated footage of the installation would be 4,050 ft. of 8” HDPE pipe. Mr. Hensley noted this would provide for the development and for a future tie-in to another master meter for the City of Ball Ground on the eastern end of the project.

Mr. Hensley noted the estimated cost of installation is $168,330.50. Therefore, the cost to the developer for participation on a 50/50 basis is $84,165.25.

MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE JOINT PARTICIPATION WITH PULTE HOMES ON A 50/50 BASIS IN THE INSTALLATION OF AN 8” WATER LINE ON JORDAN ROAD TO REPLACE THE CURRENT 2 ½” WATER LINE FOR A NEW DEVELOPMENT TO BE SERVICED BY THE CITY OF BALL GROUND. All members voted for the motion.

5.  DWAYNE FOWLER, GARRY HENSLEY, AND KEITH ALLEN PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM ROB BEECHAM OF SANCTU-AIRE FOR CCWSA PARTICIPATION IN A WATER LINE EXTENSION FOR A 56-LOT LARGE PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION OFF CONNS CREEK ROAD.

Mr. Hensley noted that the estimated footage for the installation would be approximately 7,453 ft. of HDPE pipe to be installed by CCWSA. Mr. Hensley reported a total estimated cost of $214,219.93 for a nominal 8” HDPE pipe installation. Therefore, the total cost to the developer for this participation on 50/50 basis is $107,109.96.
Mr. Hensley noted that the Authority will pay the cost difference to upgrade the line to a 12” line that will be installed as part of the connector line from Yellow Creek Road to Hwy. 372.

Mr. Hensley reported a total estimated cost of $273,207.05 for the 12” HDPE pipe installation.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE JOINT PARTICIPATION WITH SANCTU-AIRE ON A 50/50 BASIS IN THE COST OF AN 8” HDPE WATER LINE EXTENSION FOR A 56-LOT LARGE PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION OFF CONNS CREEK ROAD. THE AUTHORITY WILL COVER THE COST TO UPGRADE THE LINE SIZE TO 12” HDPE WATER MAIN. All members voted for the motion.

6.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE 10/28/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

7.  BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $552,234.00 above budget projections for the period ending 9/30/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $71,730.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $1,241,729.00 for the period ending 9/30/24.

8.  MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED FY 2025 BUDGET REVISION AS PRESENTED IN ORDER TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN NET POSITION DUE TO ADJUSTMENTS TO TOTAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS. All members voted for the motion.

9.  CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 22.325 MGD for the month of October 2024 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is at 1188.8 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 59.10” for the past twelve months.

10.  JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF MIKE VENTERS. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.5 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 3.0 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.4 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.340 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

11.  JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

12.  GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Hickory Road project and the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project. Mr. Hensley noted the Authority has received a notice to proceed on the Bells Ferry Road four-lane project and the Damascus Road and Upper Bethany Road intersection improvement project.

13.  DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY WILL BEGIN AN AMI PILOT PROGRAM WITH TWO VENDORS NEXT MONTH. Mr. Fowler noted that the pilot program would extend for a period of approximately three months. Mr. Fowler noted he will report back to the Board with developments at a later date.

14.  DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 8/31/23.

15.  DWAYNE FOWLER RECOGNIZED RESERVOIR MANAGER MARK COCHRAN, WHO IS RETIRING FROM THE AUTHORITY WITH 22+ YEARS OF SERVICE.

16.  MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
 

Board Meeting: December 16, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

Agenda Items:

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

Corey Ghorley
1) Request Approval of Change Order #1 from TADO Construction in the amount of $9,100.00 for the Rose Creek WWTP Bypass Pumping Station Project (Change order includes the addition of PVC drain lines, additional concrete pipe support, and pressure transducer. Original contract amount of $548,943.00; Revised contract amount to include change order $558,043.00)
2) Request Approval of Construction Budget in the amount of $12,374,665.00 for the SR 20 Widening – Phase 2 Project (SR 369 to Forsyth County Line); (Item #6 under Road Relocation Projects/Anticipated 2025 on Authority’s current CIP with a total original estimated cost of $9,520,000.00; GDOT PI#0002862)

Garry Hensley
RE: Request Participation on Approximately 6,500 ft. of 12” HDPE Line to be Installed by Georgia Power Company from Hwy. 372 East toward Yellow Creek Road

Approval of the 11/18/24 Board Meeting Minutes

Clay Pilgrim; Rushton, LLC
RE: Presentment of the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

*There will be no Finance Report given this month due to the presentment of the FY 2024 ACFR.

Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters

Environmental Report- Jennifer Arp

Construction Report – Garry Hensley

General Manager’s Report- Dwayne Fowler
1) Approval of the 2025 Board Meeting Calendar

Board Meeting: October 28, 2024 @ 4:00 PM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Bryan Watkins, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Mike Venters, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Ron Price, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Ryan Sarks, Tim Dobson, Shayne Fowler, and Sharon Clark.

Member John Workman was not present at the meeting.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.

1.  AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY BARRY MANSELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2.  BRYAN WATKINS, IN THE ABSENCE OF COREY GHORLEY, REQUESTED APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ENGINEERING GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 EACH FOR THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:
• CCWSA_2024_001 – Atkins Realis
• CCWSA_2024_002 – Brown & Caldwell
• CCWSA_2024_003 – Hazen & Sawyer
• CCWSA_2024_004 – Engineering Strategies, Inc.
• CCWSA_2024_005 – Croy Engineering
• CCCWSA_2024_006 – Freese & Nichols, Inc.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEERING GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS LISTED ABOVE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 EACH. All members present voted for the motion.

3.  BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A LOW BID FROM REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,486,053.00 FOR THE RIVERBEND RAW WATER INTAKE UPGRADE PROJECT. Mr. Watkins noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,486,053.00 FOR THE RIVERBEND RAW WATER INTAKE UPGRADE PROJECT. All members present voted for the motion.

4.  BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED AN INCREASE OF THE 2021 HAZEN & SAWYER GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT (TASK 1) IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. Mr. Watkins noted that the increase is due to design change cost of the Riverbend Raw Water Intake Upgrade. Mr. Watkins noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP. Mr. Watkins noted that the original cost of design was $101,530.00, and an updated cost of $176,530.00 after the increase. Mr. Watkins noted an adjusted overall General Services contract amount from $200,000.00 to $226,330.00.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE INCREASE OF THE 2021 HAZEN & SAWYER GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT (TASK 1) IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. All members present voted for the motion.

5.  BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM HAZEN & SAWYER ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,500.00 FOR THE RIVERBEND RAW WATER INTAKE UPGRADE PROJECT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES).

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM HAZEN & SAWYER ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,500.00 FOR THE RIVERBEND RAW WATER INTAKE UPGRADE PROJECT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES). All members present voted for the motion.

6.  BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,976.00 FOR THE STATE ROUTE 20 WIDENING (GDOT PI 0002862) WATER MAIN RELOCATION FROM STATE ROUTE 369 TO THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE (INCLUDING SIDE STREETS). Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Road Relocations/Anticipated 2025 on the Authority’s current CIP, and is listed as SR 20 Widening – Phase 2 – SR 369 to Forsyth County Line).

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,976.00 FOR THE STATE ROUTE 20 WIDENING (GDOT PI 0002862) WATER MAIN RELOCATION FROM STATE ROUTE 369 TO THE FORSYTH COUNTY LINE (INCLUDING SIDE STREETS). All members present voted for the motion.

7.  MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE 9/30/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

8.  THERE WAS NO FINANCE REPORT PRESENTED THIS MONTH DUE TO THE AUDIT IN-PROGRESS.

9.  CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 23.488 MGD at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility, and noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 60.10” for the past twelve months.

10.  MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.5 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 3.2 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.4 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.360 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

11.  JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

12.  GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Water Tank Road project, as well as the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project.

13.  DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr. Fowler noted that various members of the Authority’s Executive Group met with EPD on 10/22/24 to discuss future capacity.

14.  MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.