Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Corey Ghorley 1) Request Approval of Proposal for Construction Management Services from Atkins in the amount of $125,775.00 for the SR 20 Widening Water Main Relocation Project (GDOT PI#0014131); Scott Road to Union Hill Road
2) Request Approval of Change Order #002 from Carroll Daniel Construction for the CCWSA Construction Complex (The Change Order is a credit in the amount of $30,575.30 for the unit price of unsuitable soils removal and owner directed contingency not used. Contract amount prior to this change order: $2,456,292.00; Revised contract amount: $2,425,716.70)
Dwayne Fowler 1) Cherokee County Transart Parkway Road Project/Transart Bridge Replacement/Water Line Relocation $80,000.00
2) Cherokee County/Holbrook Campground Roundabout/Water Line Relocation $60,000.00
Approval of the 8/30/21 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
August 2021
Board Meeting: August 30, 2021 @ 4:00 PM
Agenda Items:
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Corey Ghorley RE: Request Approval of Contract Amendment #2 from Brown & Caldwell Engineers in the amount of $1,610.00 for Materials Testing Services for the Odor Control at Rose Creek Phase 3 Project (This will be an increase in the current contract amount of $250,809.00; Revised contract amount of $252,419.00)
Dwayne Fowler RE: Request to Bid & Set Construction Budget/PI #0014131 Widening of SR 20 from CR 281/Scott Road to CR 762/Union Hill Road; Engineering Estimated Cost of $5,257,985.00 (Includes $419,070.00 that was Board approved February 2021/Contract Item Agreement)
Approval of the 7/26/21 Board Meeting Minutes
Finance Report – Beth Jones
1) Presentment of Proposed FY 2022 Budget
Treatment Reports – Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters
Environmental Report – Jennifer Arp
Construction Report – Dwayne Fowler
General Manager’s Report – Tom Heard
1) Request from City of Ball Ground to Reserve an Additional 60,000 Gallons Per Day of Water Capacity for the Leo Taylor Lane Meter Location on Ball Ground Hwy. at a cost of $150,000.00
July 2021
Board Meeting: July 26, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
Agenda Items:
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Tom Roach RE: Annual Election of Officers
Corey Ghorley RE: Request Increase in Engineering Services Contract Amount for Precision Planning Inc. in the amount of $9,150.00 to cover Reimbursable Direct Expenses and Permitting Fees for the CCWSA Construction Complex (Original Contract Amount $170,000.00. Revised Contract Amount of $179,150.00)
Follow-Up Item from the 6/28/21 Board Meeting: 1) Request from Benjamin Van Waters of Atwell, LLC for Installation of Lift Station for the Proposed Bridgetown Subdivision Development
Approval of the 6/28/21 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
June 2021
Board Meeting: June 28, 2021 @ 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 Geo-Hydro Engineers in the amount of $58,427.40 for Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection Services for the Fitzgerald Creek WPCP Expansion to 11.75 MGD
2) Request Approval of Low Bid from Heavy Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $1,478,000.00 for Construction of the Plate Settler at Water Treatment Plant/Phase 1 (Item #3 under Asset Replacement on Current CIP; Construction Budget of $1,671,973.00 approved March 2021)
Dwayne Fowler 1) Request by Robyn Smith of the City of Waleska to Reserve an Additional 100,000 Gallons of Water Capacity at a cost of $250,000.00 & Relocation of Existing Meter as shown on Attached Exhibit
2) Request from Benjamin Van Waters of Atwell, LLC for Installation of Lift station for the Proposed Bridgetown Subdivision Development (1st Read)
Follow-Up Items from the 5/24/21 Board Meeting: 1) Request by Georgia Power to Trim Trees on CCWSA’s Well Site Property (Request has been withdrawn by Georgia Power)
Approval of the 5/24/21 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
May 2021
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
March 2021
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
November 30, 2020
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 Report – Jennifer Arp
Construction Report – Dwayne Fowler
* There will be no General Manager’s Report presented this month.
February 2021
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 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
January 2021
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 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
December 2020
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 Report – Jennifer Arp
Construction Report – Dwayne 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