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Board Meeting: May 24, 2021 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  • Mike Thomas; Georgia Association of Water Professionals
    RE:  Presentation of Awards
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval for Additional Funding, to Complete the CCWSA North Shop Complex in the amount of $210,000.00 (Costs will cover septic system, site grading & landscaping, erosion control structures, on-site water utilities, office furniture & appliances, IT equipment & automatic gate control system)
    2)  Request Approval of 2022 CIP/Future Projects List
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Petition for Extension of Water Main from Residents of Flatbottom Road & Etowah Downs Court
  • Follow-Up Items from the 4/26/21 Board Meeting:
    1) Request by Georgia Power to Trim Trees on CCWSA’s Well Site Property
  • Approval of the 4/26/21 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report  Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp
  • Construction Report – Dwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
  • Executive Session – Personnel Item
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting: March 29, 2021 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval for Increase of Hazen & Sawyer Engineering Contract for Design Services on the Fitzgerald Creek WPCP Upgrade to 11.75 MGD in the amount of $354,800.00 (Increase reflects changes in original scope of work up to the 60% Design Phase; Original approved contract amount of $1,562,840.00; Revised contract amount of $1,917,640.00)
    2)  Request Approval of Proposal from Hazen & Sawyer Engineering in the amount of $2,597,600.00 for Construction Services on the Fitzgerald Creek WPCP Upgrade to 11.75 MGD
    3)  Request Approval of Low Bid from Crowder Construction for Construction Services on the Fitzgerald Creek WPCP Upgrade to 11.75 MGD in the amount of $40,643,000.00 (Item #6 on the Current CIP under Construction/Expansion Upgrade, with an approved Construction Budget of $42,600,000.00)
    4) Request Approval of Construction Budget in the amount of $1,671,973.00 for the Plate Settler Replacement at the Water Treatment Plant/Phase 1 (Item #4 on Current CIP under Asset Replacement, with a total Original Estimated Cost of $1,600,000.00
  • Gaye Blackwell
    RE:  Request from JC Pendrey, Jr. for Consideration of Bill on behalf of Authority Customer Susan Gilbert
  • Mike Venters
    RE:  Request from Scott King of ERTH Products, LLC for Proposed Price Adjustment for Sludge Procurement Services
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Request from Jeff Smith of Ridge Planning & Engineering for Installation of Lift Station & Force Main for Project Located at 327 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock
  • Follow-Up Items from the 2/22/21 Board Meeting:
    1) Request from Jerry Johnson of Perspective Engineering for Installation of Lift Station & Force Main at Elwin Ragsdale Way
    2) Request from Parks Huff of Sams, Larkin & Huff, LLP on behalf of Traton Homes for Installation of Lift Station at Intersection of Lower Union Hill Road & Thomas Road
  • Approval of the 2/22/21 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report  Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp
  • Construction Report – Dwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting:  November 30, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  • Recognition of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Request by David Hatabian of the City of Canton for CCWSA to Accept Relinquishment of Water Service Area by City of Canton into CCWSA Service Area for Property Located at 2514 Fate Conn Road (Tax Map 14N21 Parcel 020).  CCWSA to provide water service, City of Canton to provide sewer service.
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval of Increase to the Engineering Budget for the Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System Master Plan by Freese & Nichols in the amount of $45,010.00 (Increase is to cover additional services for Water & Sewer Model Development and Demand Forecasts.  Original Contract Amount $202,540.00.  New Contract Amount $247,550.00)
    2)  Request Approval of Construction Budget for the Fitzgerald Creek WWTP Build-Out to 11.75 MGD in the amount of $42,600,000.00.  (Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Current CIP; Total Original Estimated Cost of $35,000,000.00)
    3)  CIP Update
  • Approval of the 10/26/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report – Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • * There will be no General Manager’s Report presented this month.

Board Meeting: February 22, 2021 @ 4:00 PM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Dwayne Fowler
    1)  Request from Jerry Johnson of Perspective Engineering for Installation of Lift Station & Force Main at Elwin Ragsdale Way
    2)  Request from Parks Huff of Sams, Larkin & Huff, LLP on Behalf of Traton Homes for Installation of Lift Station at Intersection of Lower Union Hill Road & Thomas Road
    3)  Request Approval of Standard Utility Agreement /Contract Item Agreement  (GDOT PI No. 0014131, Cherokee County) at a cost to CCWSA of $419,070.00
    4)  Request Approval of Standard Utility Agreement/Easement Limited Agreement (GDOT PI No. 0014131, Cherokee County)
    5)  Request from Steve Dobson of Cherokee County Roads and Bridges to relocate approximately 1,200 feet of water main on Iron Mountain Road due to Cherokee County road widening project.  Replace existing 2 1/2″ PVC with 3″ PVC pipe at an approximate cost of $8,000.00.
  • Approval of the 1/25/21 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting: January 25, 2021 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Dwayne Fowler
    1)  Service Delivery Area Request by City of Canton Regarding Polecat MTM. Winery (Tax Map and Parcel 14N10 041)
    2) Request to Relinquish Tax Map and Parcels 15N24 045, 15N24 043, & 15N24 033A to City of Woodstock for Water & Sewer Service
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Acceptance of Proposal from Geohydro Engineers in the amount of $9,900.90 for Materials Testing & Special Inspections on the Blankets Creek Capacity Expansion Project
    2) Request Approval for Increase of ESI General Services Contact (CCWSA-2017-003) in the amount of $60,515.00 (Request reflects Proposal Increase for Construction Management Services for the Blankets Creek Capacity Expansion Project)
  • Jeff Hooper
    RE:  Proposed CCWSA Relinquishment of Easements at Univeter Road Tank Site to Sawnee EMC
  • Approval of the 12/14/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting: December 14, 2020 @ 4:00 PM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Clay Pilgrim; Rushton & Company
    RE:  Presentment of FY 2020 Audit Report
  • Shayne Fowler & Gaye Blackwell
    RE:  Proposed Specification Adjustments Regarding Sprinkler Systems and Fire Line Metering Requirements/Proposed Revisions to Fees for Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA)
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Proposed CCWSA Relinquishment of Easement along SR 20 at Union Hill to G-DOT
  • Tom Roach
    RE:  Belmont Downs/Georgia Power Easement
  • Approval of the 11/30/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • There will be no Finance Report given this month due to the presentment of the FY 2020 Audit Report
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
    1) Approval of the 2021 Board Meeting Calendar
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting:  November 30, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  • Recognition of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Request by David Hatabian of the City of Canton for CCWSA to Accept Relinquishment of Water Service Area by City of Canton into CCWSA Service Area for Property Located at 2514 Fate Conn Road (Tax Map 14N21 Parcel 020).  CCWSA to provide water service, City of Canton to provide sewer service.
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval of Increase to the Engineering Budget for the Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection System Master Plan by Freese & Nichols in the amount of $45,010.00 (Increase is to cover additional services for Water & Sewer Model Development and Demand Forecasts.  Original Contract Amount $202,540.00.  New Contract Amount $247,550.00)
    2)  Request Approval of Construction Budget for the Fitzgerald Creek WWTP Build-Out to 11.75 MGD in the amount of $42,600,000.00.  (Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Current CIP; Total Original Estimated Cost of $35,000,000.00)
    3)  CIP Update
  • Approval of the 10/26/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report – Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • * There will be no General Manager’s Report presented this month.

Board Meeting:  October 26, 2020 @ 4:00 PM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval of CCWSA-2020-001 -Atkins North America General Services Contract in an amount not-t0-exceed $200,000.00
    2)  Request Approval of CCWSA-2020-002-Brown & Caldwell General Services Contract in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00
    3)  Request Approval of CCWSA-2020-003-Hazen and Sawyer General Services Contract in an amount not-to-exceed-$200,000.00
    4)  Request Approval of CCWSA 2020-004-Engeineering Strategies, Inc. General Services Contract in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00
    5)  Request Approval of CCWSA-2020-005-Infratec Consulting General Service Contract in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00
    6)  Request Approval of CCWSA-2020-006-Freese and Nichols, Inc. General Services Contract in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.00
  • Ryan Sarks
    RE:  Amended GMEBS Adoption Agreement and General Addendum for Retirement Modifications for New Hires
  • Approval of the 9/28/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • There will be no Finance Report given this month due to the audit in-progress
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report Tom Heard

Board Meeting:  September 28, 2020 @ 9:00 AM

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval of Proposal from GeoHydro Engineers in the amount of $4,200.00 for Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Preparation for the CCWSA IT/Lab Office Building (This project is listed as Item #10 (in blue) under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Current CIP.  This project is listed as Replacement of 320 West Main Building (Old White House).
    2)  Request Approval to “Sole Source” Process Equipment for the Fitzgerald Creek WWTP Expansion to 11.75 MGD (New Equipment will match existing equipment structures built in last plant upgrade).

    3)  Request Approval of Low Bid of IHC construction Companies, LLC in the amount of $1,121,430.00 for the Odor Control at Rose Creek Phase 3 Project (This project is listed as Item #5 (in blue) under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Current CIP.  Board approved Construction Budget in the amount of $1,600,000.00).
    4)  Request Approval of Low Bid of Lakeshore Engineering in the amount of $2,039,000.00 for the Blankets Creek Capacity Expansion Project (This project is listed as Item #4 (in blue) under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on Current CIP.  Board Approved Construction Budget in the amount of $1,900,000.00).
  • Dwayne Fowler
    RE:  Request Approval for CCWSA to Request Relinquishment of Seven Parcels from City of Ball Ground Service Area into CCWSA Service Area
  • Follow-Up Item form the 8/31/20 Board Meeting:
    1)  Request form Brian Taylor of Taylor Morrison of Georgia, LLC for Pump Station and Force Main for Property Located on Bart Manous Road
  • Approval of the 8/31/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report – Beth Jones
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report Tom Heard
  • *Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com

Board Meeting:  August 31, 2020~4:00 P.M.

Agenda Items:

  • Invocation
  • Corey Ghorley
    1)  Request Approval of Proposal from GeoHydro Engineers in the amount of $5,200.00 for Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Preparation for the CCWSA Construction Complex (This proposal amount will be added to the existing contract for Special Inspections in the amount of $6,191.60 approved in June 2020.  New contract total in the amount of $11,391.60)
    2)  Request Approval of Final Closeout Change Order for the Fitzgerald Creek Belt Filter Press Addition Project (Item #3 on Current CIP under Construction Expansion/Upgrade.  Change order reflects a credit of $149,602.66 due to drain line redesign, unused allowances, and unused unit price items.  Original Contract Amount of $1,856,787.50; Final Contract Amount of $1,707,184.84)
    3)  Request Approval of Engineering Proposal from Precision Planning, Inc. for the CCWSA Construction Complex Project in the amount of $42,000.00 (Current Contract Amount of $128,000.00 based on an estimated Construction Cost of $1,600,00.00; Increase is based on increased estimated Construction Cost of $2,435,975.69 that was approved by the Board in February 2020)

  • Dwayne Fowler
    1)  Request from Brian Taylor of Taylor Morrison of Georgia, LLC for Pump Station and Force Main for Property Located on Bart Manous Road
    2)  Petition for Extension of Water Main from Residents of Old Jones Road
  • Approval of the 7/27/20 Board Meeting Minutes
  • Finance Report – Beth Jones
    1)  Request Approval of Amendment to FY 2020 Budget
    2)  Presentment of Proposed FY 2021 Budget
  • Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
  • Environmental ReportJennifer Arp
  • Construction ReportDwayne Fowler
  • General Manager’s Report Tom Heard
  • Executive Session
  • Instructions for accessing the meeting via teleconference can be found on the Authority’s website ccwsa.com
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