January 2022

Board Meeting: January 31, 2022 ~9:00 A.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Mike Venters, Keith Allen, Mark Cochran, Jennifer Arp, Melanie Stephens, Garry Hensley, Jeff Hooper, Gaye Blackwell, Eric Wright, and Sharon Clark.

Gary Winchester, 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 CONTRACT INCREASE REQUEST #2 FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,857.00 FOR MATERIALS TESTING ON THE BLANKETS CREEK CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted this increase is due to additional testing of backfill soils for the wet well. Mr. Ghorley noted a current contract amount of $12,085.15, and an increased contract amount of $14,942.15.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE CONTRACT INCREASE REQUEST #2 FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,857.00 FOR MATERIALS TESTING ON THE BLANKETS CREEK CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,700.00 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD AND SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that this project is listed as Item #5 under Asset Replacement on the current CIP list, with a total original estimated cost of $350,000.00.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY’S CURRENT CIP LISTING TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD AND SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT FROM $350,000.00 TO $572,700.00. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,700.00 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD AND SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,232.00 FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PLATE SETTLER PROJECT – PHASE 1. Mr. Ghorley noted this change is an addition of eight ladders to the basins for access to the top of the plates for maintenance purposes. Mr. Ghorley reported a current contract amount of $1,858,408.00, and a revised contract amount of $1,888,640.00.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,232.00 FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PLATE SETTLER PROJECT – PHASE 1. All members voted for the motion.

5. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM CAROL KETTERING. In this letter, Ms. Kettering noted that she would like to thank the Board for their service to our community and for allowing her to bring to the Board’s attention some major concerns that the residents of McCurley Road have. In this letter, Ms. Kettering noted that she has a petition signed by most of the residents, with the exception of those on the lake in a private gated community that she has no access to. Ms. Kettering noted that those residents live off of Big K Drive that runs off of McCurley Road.

In this letter, Ms. Kettering noted that in addition to major road renovations needed, the residents of McCurley Road also have problems with their outdated water line. She feels that since the lines were installed decades ago, and a lot of growth has occurred, the lines are not efficient anymore.

Ms. Kettering further noted in this letter that McCurley Road has several residents that have very low pressure. Ms. Kettering feels this will only worsen with the new tap-on not yet completed to Big K Drive. It will run to a community with several homes on the lake that currently has well water.

In this letter, Ms. Kettering also noted that there was horrible house fire at 7168 McCurley Road a couple of months ago. When the fire trucks arrived, they had no hydrants to hook up to. Waiting for a third truck with water, when it arrived, they had to move cars and the second truck around to even get water to the fire. Ms. Kettering noted this wasted valuable time. Ms. Kettering stated that she feels the narrow street didn’t help matters, as well.

Ms. Kettering further noted that the residents live on land with a lot of woods that back up to Corp. of Engineers property on both sides (lake side, creek side, and at the end of the road). Ms. Kettering feels that the fire, if it hadn’t rained a little earlier in the day, could have spread very easily across the entire area, and could have cost lives, as well as wildlife. Ms. Kettering noted that many elderly and disabled people live in the area.

Ms. Kettering noted that the residents are requesting that new lines be run and fire hydrants be installed. Ms. Kettering stated that the residents are all concerned that if another fire occurs, there would be a horrible outcome due to the fact the residents don’t have access to sufficient water.

Ms. Kettering further noted in this letter that not only as a County should we do all we can do to keep up with the new growth, but we should not neglect the residents and their safety. Many of these residents have been here for decades.

Dwayne Fowler noted that this project, if approved, would include the installation of approximately 4,200’ of 8” DIP, at an approximate cost to the Authority of $315,000.00, plus hydrant costs of approximately $20,000.00, resulting in an approximate total of $335,000.00 to obtain fire protection for this area.

Mr. Fowler noted the line would be a 4,200’ dead-end line. Therefore, there may be water quality issues that would require extensive line flushing to maintain water quality.

Mr. Fowler noted that the petition that Ms. Kettering has included is to the Cherokee County Fire Marshal and Cherokee leaders to place fire hydrants on McCurley Road to reduce the risk of another destructive fire. Mr. Fowler noted that there are currently 28 existing meters in this area. Dwayne Fowler cautioned that approval of this request would set a precedent, and noted that this road is a smaller County road. Mr. Fowler noted that if the Authority installed new water lines in this area, and the County decided at a later date to widen the road, the Authority could potentially then have to relocate the water lines.

Tom Heard noted that Ms. Kettering has sent a request to the District Commissioner to have the road widened.

Nancy Martin noted that she feels it is a little premature for the Authority to consider this request since the County has been requested to improve the road first.

Tom Heard noted that the Authority is in the drinking water business and that fire protection is an added benefit where lines are adequate with demands. However, fire protection services are not our original purpose.

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD AT THIS TIME WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE.

6. DWAYNE FOWLER REFERENCED CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM ROB HOGAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER – PUBLIC WORKS, OF THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK. In this letter, Mr. Hogan noted that the City of Woodstock requests relinquishment of CCWSA service area in the vicinity of Hames Road at Hwy. 92 as specifically outlined on the attached maps (ATTACHED) and delineated as parcels:
(1) 15N18 075 155 Hames Rd. (Racetrac)
(2) 15N18 074 211 Hames Rd.
(3) 15N18 073 213 Hames Rd.
(4) 15N18 107A 209 Hames Rd.
(5) 15N18 107B 11476 Hwy. 92
(6) 15N18E 016 308 Sunlight Dr.
(7) 15N18E 005 310 Sunlight Dr.

Dwayne Fowler noted that Woodstock City Council has approved acceptance of this service area, pending relinquishment by the Authority.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE CCWSA RELINQUISHMENT OF THE SEVEN PARCELS LISTED ABOVE THAT ARE IN THE VICINITY OF HAMES ROAD AT HWY. 92 TO THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK. All members voted for the motion.

7. DWAYNE FOWLER REPORTED THAT THE AUTHORITY, IN EARLY DECEMBER, RECEIVED A NOTICE-TO-PROCEED FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY ON THE WILEY BRIDGE ROAD AT COX ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority needs to relocate water mains on this roundabout at an approximate cost of $20,000.00.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $20,000.00 FOR WATER MAIN RELOCATION FOR THE WILEY BRIDGE ROAD AT COX ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

8. MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE 12/13/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

9. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $90,210.00 below budget projections for the period ending 10/31/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $431,757.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $1,318,094.00 for the period ending 10/31/21.

Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $686,252.00 below budget projections for the period ending 11/30/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $742,263.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $1,535,781.00 for the period ending 11/30/21.

10. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 16.458 MGD for the month of December 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell also reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 58.86” for the past twelve months.

11. VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT 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 1.5 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.0 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.290 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

12. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that two spills occurred during this reporting period. The first spill occurred on 1/1/22 at Antler Way. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 7,200 gallons were spilled due to a blockage in the line. Authority crews cleared the line to correct the problem.

Mrs. Arp noted that the second spill occurred on 1/11/22 at Hidden Valley Drive. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 9,660 gallons were spilled due to debris in the manhole. Authority crews cleared the line to correct the problem.

13. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT HWY. 20 PROJECT NUMBER 0002862 HAS BEEN DELAYED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

14. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. HEARD NOTED THAT THE DEVELOPMENT IN DAWSON COUNTY THAT IS NEXT TO OUR RESERVOIR AT THE CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF COURSE PROPERTY HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE EPD FOR A VERY SMALL 35,000 GPD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

15. ERIC WILMARTH RECUSED HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING SINCE HE IS THE REQUESTOR FOR THE NEXT ITEM ON THE AGENDA.

16. TOM HEARD NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A REQUEST FROM ERIC WILMARTH, CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BALL GROUND. The City of Ball Ground is requesting that CCWSA reserve an additional 30,000 gallons per day of water capacity for wholesale purchase by the City of Ball Ground to be initially designated for use at the “Leo Taylor Lane” meter location on Ball Ground Hwy.

The City of Ball Ground further requests that 30,000 gallons per day of sewer capacity be reserved for wholesale treatment for the City of Ball Ground at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

It is the City’s understanding under the current rate structure that the cost of this capacity reservation is $2.50 per gallon for water and $10.00 per gallon for sewer treatment for a total of $375,000.00.

Tom Heard noted that staff recommends approval of this request.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF BALL GROUND FOR CCWSA TO RESERVE AN ADDITIONAL 30,000 GALLONS PER DAY OF WATER CAPACITY FOR WHOLESALE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF BALL GROUND AT THE LEO TAYLOR LANE METER LOCATION ON BALL GROUND HIGHWAY, AND FOR CCWSA TO RESERVE AN ADDITIONAL. 30,000 GALLONS PER DAY OF SEWER CAPACITY FOR WHOLESALE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF BALL GROUND AT THE RIVERBEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AT A TOTAL COST OF $375,000.00. All members present voted for the motion.

17. MEMBER WILMARTH RE-ENTERED THE MEETING.

18. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING A REAL ESTATE ITEM. All members voted for the motion.

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

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

December 2021

Board Meeting: December 13, 2021 ~4:00 P.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Tom Roach, Wesley Banks, Jennifer Arp, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Mike Venters, Eric Wright, Joey Buice, Gaye Blackwell, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Ryan Sarks, and Clay Pilgrim.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. CLAY PILGRIM OF RUSHTON, LLC PRESENTED THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021. 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 8/31/21.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FY 2021 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

3. DAVID KUBALA AND JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED AN UPDATE TO THE BOARD ON THE METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT 2022 PLAN UPDATE. Mrs. Arp presented the proposed water supply and water conservation action items for the toilet rebate program and the smart leak detection devices. These two action items are currently tied to a grant that the MNGWPD is seeking. However, if the grant does not get approved, the District is requesting full funding for both items. Additionally, if the grant is approved, the District may add a .02 cent increase to the annual dues to cover the administration of the programs. Authority staff objects to having open-ended budget items being requested by the District, and also objects to smart leak detection devices being placed on the meter in the meter box, which is Authority property.

David Kubala presented the Metro-Atlanta Plumbing Code Efficiency Requirement, the Metro-Atlanta Landscape Irrigation System Efficiency Requirements, and the Local Drought and Water Waste Ordinance/Policy. Mr. Kubala noted that the Metro-Atlanta Plumbing Code Requirements are not currently approved by DCA and may not receive approval. However, these requirements lower the gallons per flush or per minute rate for many household fixtures. These would need to be part of the Cherokee County Building Department inspection list. The landscape irrigation requirement is an expansion of the current requirement which applies to large landscapes (one acre or more). If this action item passes, it would include all new landscape irrigation systems. Staff noted that these are difficult, if not impossible, to police since homeowners are not required to seek a permit for new irrigation systems.

Mr. Kubala also discussed the Local Drought and Water Waste action item which staff has determined to be overreach by the District. These action items are currently being addressed by the Authority’s Water Waste Policy and by adhering to the Georgia EPD rules and regulations on Drought Response. Staff has also suggested that the current Drought Management Plan can be used as Board policy going forward to better address what the District hopes to achieve with this action item.

4. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE 11/29/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

5. THERE WAS NO FINANCE REPORT PRESENTED THIS MONTH DUE TO THE PRESENTMENT OF THE FY 2021 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) EARLIER IN THE MEETING.

6. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 16.990 MGD for the month of November 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at 1189.0 ft. Mr. Blackwell noted that the reservoir level was down due to reservoir maintenance, but the level has now risen back to normal. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 57.64” for the past twelve months.

7. MARK COCHRAN PRESENTED INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOLLIS Q. LATHEM RESERVOIR MAINTENANCE/LAKE LEVEL DRAW-DOWN. Mr. Cochran noted that he would present a full report to the Board at next month’s meeting.

8. 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 1.6 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.2 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.260 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

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

10. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT.

11. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD FOR THE AUTHORITY NOT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT ITEM AGREEMENT (CIA) FOR THE HWY. 20 WATER LINE RELOCATION FOR STATE DOT PROJECT #0002862.

12. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

13. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE 2022 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.

14. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

November 2021

Board Meeting: November 29, 2021 ~9:00 A.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Tom Roach, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Greg Long, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Mark Cochran, Gaye Blackwell, Mike Venters, Eric Wright, Rodney Satterfield, Keith Allen, Melanie Stephens, Ryan Sarks, and Jeff Hooper.

Members Eric Wilmarth and Harry Johnston were not present.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER 001 FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE BLANKETS CREEK CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that the change order is an increase in the amount of $2,184.25 for testing of rock anchor installation and concrete testing services. Mr. Ghorley noted a contract amount prior to this change order of $9,900.90, and a revised contract amount of $12,085.15.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 001 FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,184.25 FOR THE BLANKETS CREEK CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT. All members present voted for the motion.

3. MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE UPDATED 2022 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LISTING AS PRESENTED (ATTACHED). All members present voted for the motion.

4. DWAYNE FOWLER REPORTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM TEN RESIDENTS OF GREEN DRIVE. Mr. Fowler noted that the proposed line extension is from 1018 Green Drive to the end of the County’s right-of-way. The total footage of the extension is approximately 2,830 feet, and the estimated line size is 3” PVC. The estimated task cost of the line is $16,980.00. Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority would realize tap fees in the approximate amount of $17,500.00 from this scope of work.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2,830 FEET OF 3” WATER MAIN FOR THE GREEN DRIVE AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $16,980.00. All members present voted for the motion.

5. MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO TABLE THE METROPOLITAN N ORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT ACTION ITEM UPDATE UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING. All members present voted for the motion.

6. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 10/25/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

7. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $146,673.00 below budget projections for the period ending 9/30/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $396,844.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $743,065.00 for the period ending 9/30/21.

8. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 17.841 MGD for the month of October 2021 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 59.77” for the past twelve months.

9. 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 1.9 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 0.270 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

10. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that one spill occurred during this reporting period at Transart Parkway. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 13,900 gallons were spilled due to a contractor hitting the force main. Mrs. Arp stated that Authority crews banded the line to correct the problem.

11. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT.

12. THERE WAS NO GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT PRESENTED IN THE ABSENCE OF TOM HEARD.

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

October 2021

Board Meeting: October 25, 2021 ~4:00 P.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Greg Long, Jennifer Arp, Mark Cochran, Leo Baker, Melanie Stephens, Mike Venters, Jeff Hooper, Garry Hensley, Gaye Blackwell, Ryan Sarks, and Eric Wright.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. TOM HEARD REPORTED THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 8/31/20.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS IN AN AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 EACH FOR THE FOLLOWING FIRMS: ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, BROWN & CALDWELL, HAZEN & SAWYER, ENGINEERING STRATEGIES, INFRATEC CONSULTING, AND FREESE & NICHOLS.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS 1-6 AS LISTED ON THE AGENDA OF THE 10/25/21 BOARD MEETING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 EACH. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION FROM CARROLL DANIEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CCWSA CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION FROM CARROLL DANIEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CCWSA CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX. All members voted for the motion.

5. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,598,597.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING – WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT (GDOT PI#0014131, SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD). Mr. Ghorley noted a construction cost estimate in the amount of $5,257,985.00 was approved August 2021.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,598,597.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING – WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT (GDOT PI#0014131, SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD). All members voted for the motion.

6. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,408.00 FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PLATE SETTLER PROJECT (PHASE 1). Mr. Ghorley noted this change will increase the current flow design from 2.5 MGD to 3.0 MGD and add 30 days to the contract completion time. Mr. Ghorley noted a current contract amount of $1,478,000.00, and a revised contract amount of $1,858,408.00.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,408.00 FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PLATE SETTLER PROJECT (PHASE 1). All members voted for the motion.

7. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,650.00 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD & SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted this project listed as Item #5 under Asset Replacement on the Authority’s current CIP, with a total original estimated cost of $350,000.00.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,650.00 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD & SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

8. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED TO “SOLE SOURCE” DEXTER FORTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE SCADA UPGRADES TO THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD & SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that Dexter Fortson Associates, Inc. is currently the overall provider of CCWSA’s SCADA control network.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO “SOLE SOURCE” DEXTER FORTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE SCADA UPGRADES TO THE LITTLE RIVER WASTEWATER PUMP STATION – VFD & SCADA UPGRADE PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

9. DWAYNE FOWLER REQUESTED APPROVAL OF AN EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $275,000.00 FOR THE HAMES ROAD/SOUTH JETT ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT/WATER LINE REPLACEMENT. Mr. Fowler noted that this project is listed as Item #2 under Road Relocation Projects/Beyond 2022 on the Authority’s current CIP. Mr. Fowler noted this expenditure would be for approximately 5000’ of 8” DIP.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $275,000.00 FOR THE HAMES ROAD/SOUTH JETT ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT/WATER LINE REPLACEMENT. All members voted for the motion.

10. MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE 9/27/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

11. BETH JONES NOTED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO FINANCE REPORT GIVEN THIS MONTH DUE TO THE AUDIT IN-PROGRESS.

12. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADOPT THE CCWSA 2021 REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE AUTHORITY DECLARES ITS INTENT TO USE PROCEEDS OF NOT MORE THAN $76,960,000.00 FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR MONEYS FROM ITS GENERAL FUNDS, ITS RENEWAL AND EXPANSION FUNDS, OR ITS OTHER FUNDS USED TO PAY EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
1) RELOCATE CERTAIN EXISTING WATER AND WASTEWATER LINES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $31,800,000.00.
2) EXPAND THE FITZGERALD CREEK WASTEWATER PLANT AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF APPROXIMATELY $45,160,000.00.
All members voted for the motion.

13. LEO BAKER PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF CLINT BLACKWELL. Mr. Baker reported an average daily treatment of 18.424 MGD for the month of September 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Baker noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Baker reported a cumulative rainfall total of 62.18” for the past twelve months.

14. 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 1.7 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 0.260 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

15. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that one spill occurred during this reporting period at Braddock Lane. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 50,400 gallons were spilled due to a blockage, and that Authority crews jetted the line and removed the blockage.

16. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority is currently installing HDPE pipe, which is a deviation from the normal specs, due to supply chain issues with certain items. The Authority is evaluating on a case-by-case basis, and will hopefully return to installation of standard materials in the near future.

17. Dwayne Fowler noted that the Authority has received notification that the Hwy. 20 – Phase 2 project has been awarded to Vertical Earth.

18. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

19. LISA WOODRUFF RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE MEETING SINCE HER FIRM IS AN AGENT INVOLVED ON PROPERTY BEING DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

20. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members present voted for the motion.

21. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE PARCELS 2021 A-F FOR CONSIDERATION FOR APPRAISALS. All members present voted for the motion.

22. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.

September 2021

Board Meeting: September 27, 2021 ~9:00 A.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Joey Buice, Mark Cochran, Mike Venters, Ryan Sarks, Gaye Blackwell, Jeff Hooper, Garry Hensley, Melanie Stephens, Greg Long, Eric Wright, and Sharon Clark.

Member Eric Wilmarth was not present at the meeting.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A 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) FROM SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 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) FROM SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD. All members present voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #002 FROM CARROLL DANIEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CCWSA CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX. Mr. Ghorley noted this change order is a credit in the amount of $30,575.30 for unit price of unsuitable soils removal and owner-directed contingency not used. Mr. Ghorley noted a contract amount prior to this change order of $2,456,292.00, and a revised contract amount of $2,425,716.70.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #002, WHICH IS A CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,575.30, FROM CARROLL DANIEL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CCWSA CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX. All members present voted for the motion.

4. DWAYNE FOWLER REQUESTED APPROVAL TO EXPEND APPROXIMATELY $80,000.00 FOR THE CHEROKEE COUNTY TRANSART PARKWAY ROAD PROJECT/TRANSART BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/WATER LINE RELOCATION.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $80,000.00 FOR THE CHEROKEE COUNTY TRANSART PARKWAY ROAD PROJECT/TRANSART BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/WATER LINE RELOCATION. All members present voted for the motion.

5. DWAYNE FOWLER REQUESTED APPROVAL TO EXPEND APPROXIMATELY $60,000.00 FOR THE CHEROKEE COUNTY/HOLBROOK CAMPGROUND ROUNDABOUT/WATER LINE RELOCATION PROJECT.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF APPROXIMATELY $60,000.00 FOR THE CHEROKEE COUNTY/HOLBROOK CAMPGROUND ROUNDABOUT/WATER LINE RELOCATION PROJECT. All members present voted for the motion.

6. MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 8/30/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

7. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $2,236,202.00 above budget projections for the period ending 7/31/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,452,941.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $10,663,990.00 for the period ending 7/31/21.

8. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 20.241 MGD for the month of August 2021 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 63.02” for the past twelve months.

9. 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 2.3 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.5 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.270 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

10. 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.

11. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Fowler noted that Cherokee County has given the Authority a notice-to-proceed on the Hames Road/South Jett Road Roadway Improvements project. Mr. Fowler noted that he would provide cost estimates for this project at next month’s meeting.

12. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

13. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO CONDUCT THE OCTOBER BOARD AGENDA MEETING/WORK SESSION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE AUTHORITY’S NEW CONSTRUCTION COMPLEX LOCATED AT 551 COKERS CHAPEL ROAD IN BALL GROUND.

14. GARY WINCHESTER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM BILLY PEPPERS, CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CANTON. In this letter, Mr. Peppers noted the City of Canton received the Authority’s letter dated 7/26/21 via email concerning items related to real estate, water capacity, and the use of the City’s Hickory Log Creek Reservoir.

Gary Winchester noted that the City was not interested in the Authority’s offer.

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

August 2021

Board Meeting: August 30, 2021 ~ 4:00 P.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Corey Ghorley, Joey Buice, Garry Hensley, Mark Cochran, Melanie Stephens, Gaye Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Greg Long, Jamie Veley, Ryan Sarks, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, and Jeff Hooper.

Member Lisa Woodruff was not present at the meeting.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FROM BROWN & CALDWELL ENGINEEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,610.00 FOR MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE ODOR CONTROL AT ROSE CREEK PHASE 3 PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted this would be an increase in the current contract amount of $250,809.00. Mr. Ghorley noted a revised contract amount of $252,419.00.

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

3. DWAYNE FOWLER REQUESTED APPROVAL TO BID AND SET A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR PI#0014131 FOR THE WIDENING OF SR 20 FROM CR 281/SCOTT ROAD TO CR 762/UNION HILL ROAD. MR. FOWLER NOTED AN ENGINEERING ESTIMATED COST OF $5,257,985.00. Mr. Fowler noted that this amount includes $419,070.00 that was Board approved in February 2021 (Contract Item Agreement).

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE REQUEST TO BID AND SET A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR PI#0014131 FOR THE WIDENING OF SR 20 FROM CR 281/SCOTT ROAD TO CR 762/UNION HILL ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,257,985.00, WHICH INCLUDES $419,070.00 THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT THE 2/22/21 BOARD MEETING. All members present voted for the motion.

4. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 7/26/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. All members present voted for the motion.

5. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,584,066.00 above budget projections for the period ending 6/30/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,519,230.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $9,479,043.00 for the period ending 6/30/21.

6. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 (ATTACHED).

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

7. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 19.080 MGD for the month of July 2021 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., and reported a cumulative rainfall total of 64.53” 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 2.6 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.2 MG.

Mr. Veley noted that one permit violation occurred at Rose Creek during the month of February 2021 due to the effluent chlorine residual exceeding the daily maximum of .40 residual for one day during transition to new permit limits. A fine in the amount of $400.00 was paid to the EPD for the infraction.

Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.3 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.270 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

9. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that a wastewater spill occurred during this reporting period at Farmbrook Pass. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 3,140 gallons were spilled due to flushable wipes. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews jetted and cleaned the lines.

10. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Fowler noted that field engineering is currently being conducted on the bridge project off Transart Parkway. Mr. Fowler noted that he will present revised cost estimates at next month’s meeting.

11. ERIC WILMARTH EXITED THE MEETING DUE TO THE NEXT ITEM ON THE AGENDA BEING A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF BALL GROUND AND MR. WILMARTH’S POSITION AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BALL GROUND.

12. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. HEARD REFERENCED CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM ERIC WILMARTH, CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BALL GROUND. In the correspondence received from Mr. Wilmarth, Mr. Wilmarth noted that the City of Ball Ground is requesting that CCWSA reserve an additional 60,000 gallons per day of water capacity for wholesale purchase by the City of Ball Ground.

In this correspondence, Mr. Wilmarth further noted that the City requests that the entire 60,000 gallons be allocated to the Leo Taylor Lane meter location on Ball Ground Highway. It is the City’s understanding, under the current rate structure, that the cost of this capacity reservation is $2.50 per gallon or $150,000.00 for the entire request.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF BALL GROUND FOR CCWSA TO RESERVE AN ADDITIONAL 60,000 GALLONS PER DAY OF WATER CAPACITY FOR WHOLESALE PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF BALL GROUND AT A COST OF $150,000.00. THE ENTIRE 60,000 GALLONS WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE LEO TAYLOR LANE METER LOCATION ON BALL GROUND HIGHWAY. All members present voted for the motion.

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

July 2021

Board Meeting: July 26, 2021 ~9:00 A.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Becky Dabbs, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Tom Roach, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Joey Buice, Jamie Veley, Mark Cochran, Jennifer Arp, Clint Blackwell, Garry Hensley, Ryan Sarks, Rodney Satterfield, Jeff Hooper, and Eric Wright.

Member Harry Johnston attended via phone, but did not participate in voting.

Gary Winchester, 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. GARY WINCHESTER NOTED THAT IT WAS TIME FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Tom Roach opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO NOMINATE GARY WINCHESTER AS CHAIR. All member present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND RE-ELECT GARY WINCHESTER AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.

Chair-Elect Gary Winchester opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO NOMINATE ERIC WILMARTH AS VICE-CHAIR. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND RE-ELECT ERIC WILMARTH AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.

Gary Winchester opened the floor for nominations for Secretary of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO NOMINATE LISA WOODRUFF AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT LISA WOODRUFF AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY PRESENTED A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE 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. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $170,000.00 and a revised contract amount of $179,150.00.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE INCREASE IN THE 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. All members present voted for the motion.

4. GARY WINCHESTER REVIEWED THE FOLLOW-UP ITEM FROM THE 6/28/21 BOARD MEETING:

1) DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN VAN WATERS OF ATWELL, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION FOR THE PROPOSED BRIDGETOWN SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Fowler referenced correspondence received from Mr. Van Waters in which Mr. Van Waters noted that he has attached the overall utility plan with the lift station location shown (ATTACHED). Mr. Van Waters noted it has a paved access with a pad and design per CCWSA standards.

In this correspondence, Mr. Van Waters noted that he is proposing to use the lift station to bring the sanitary sewer flow up to just outside the right-of-way of Knox Bridge Hwy. (GA-20). Then it will gravity flow across GA-20 into the sanitary manhole in the cul-de-sac. Mr. Van Waters noted that his firm has looked at a gravity design for this subdivision. However, it will bypass approximately 32 lots of the 104 lots and be approximately 40’ deep. Mr. Van Waters noted that his firm has also conducted a geotechnical seismic investigation and found rock on-site as shallow as 10’-15’ deep. Due to these constraints, a gravity sanitary service design is not feasible.

Mr. Van Waters provided the following information:
Bridgetown Address: 7351 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton, GA 30114
TIN: 14N12 015, 14N12 016A, 14N12 016B, 14N12 016C
PIN: 14-0056-0070, 14-0056-0120, 14-0056-0078, 14-0056-0114

Mr. Fowler noted that staff recommends approval of this request.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF BENJAMIN VAN WATERS OF ATWELL, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION FOR THE PROPOSED BRIDGETOWN SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT. All members present voted for the motion.

5. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 6/28/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

6. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $731,222.00 above budget projections for the period ending 5/31/21. Mrs. Jones also noted that total operating expenses are approximately $1,448,694.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $7,705,515.00 for the period ending 5/31/21.

7. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 19.656 MGD for the month of June 2021 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 59.11” 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 1.9 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.0 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.250 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

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

10. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED ON THE HWY. 20 ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FROM SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD, REFERRED TO AS GDOT PI NO. 0014131, CHEROKEE COUNTY. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT, AT THE 2/22/21 BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD APPROVED A STANDARD UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TO REMOVE THE ASBESTOS LINES AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTING LINES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK OF PI NO. 0014131. THIS WILL INCLUDE A ONE-TIME UP-FRONT PAYMENT BY THE AUTHORITY OF $419,070.00 ONCE THE PROJECT IS RELEASED. THIS PI PROJECT HAS A LET DATE IN LATE AUGUST, AND MR. FOWLER IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO OBTAIN UPDATED COST ESTIMATES.

11. DWAYNE FOWLER REPORTED THAT THE COUNTY HAS GIVEN THE AUTHORITY NOTICE TO PROCEED ON THE BRIDGE PROJECT OFF TRANSART PARKWAY. Mr. Fowler noted that he will present revised cost estimates at next month’s meeting.

12. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT THE SOUTH HOLLY SPRINGS 24” WATER MAIN PROJECT IS NOW COMPLETE.

13. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

14. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO AUTHORIZE GARY WINCHESTER, TOM HEARD, AND TOM ROACH TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF CANTON FOR A PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A WAY TO RESOLVE THE CITY OF CANTON’S DESIRES IN TERMS OF CCWSA’S FOUR PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN CANTON, AS WELL AS THEIR DESIRES FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR POTABLE WATER. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.

June 2021

Board Meeting: June 28, 2021 ~4:00 P.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Doug Dabbs, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Garry Hensley, Tom Roach, Wesley Banks, Joey Buice, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Mike Venters, Mark Cochran, Greg Long, Rodney Satterfield, Melanie Stephens, Gaye Blackwell, Ryan Sarks, and Eric Wright.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order.

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

2. MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO APPOINT FIRST TRYON ADVISORS AS THE AUTHORITY’S FINANCIAL ADVISORS. All members present voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,427.40 FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FITZGERALD CREEK WPCP EXPANSION TO 11.75 MGD.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL OF GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,427.40 FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FITZGERALD CREEK WPCP EXPANSION TO 11.75 MGD. All members present voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,478,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATE SETTLER AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT/PHASE 1. Mr. Ghorley noted that seven bids were received for this scope of work, and noted that this item is listed as Item #3 under Asset Replacement on the Authority’s current CIP. Mr. Ghorley noted the construction budget of $1,671,973.00 was approved by the Board in March 2021.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY DOUG DABBS TO APPROVE THE LOW BID OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,478,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLATE SETTLER AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT/PHASE 1. All members present voted for the motion.

5. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM ROBYN SMITH OF THE CITY OF WALESKA TO RESERVE AN ADDITIONAL 100,000 GALLONS PER DAY OF WATER CAPACITY AT A COST OF $250,000.00. PENDING APPROVAL, THE CITY WILL RELOCATE THEIR METER THAT IS CURRENTLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WORLEY ROAD AND LOWER BURRIS ROAD. THE METER WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE INTERSECTION OF FATE CONN ROAD AND LOWER BURRIS ROAD.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF WALESKA TO RESERVE AND ADDITIONAL 100,000 GALLONS PER DAY OF WATER CAPACITY AT A COST OF $250,000.00. THE CITY WILL RELOCATE THEIR EXISTING METER CURRENTLY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF WORLEY ROAD AND LOWER BURRIS ROAD, AND WILL MOVE IT TO THE INTERSECTION OF FATE CONN ROAD AND LOWER BURRIS ROAD. All members present voted for the motion.

6. ERIC WILMARTH ENTERED THE MEETING.

7. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN VAN WATERS OF ATWELL, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION FOR THE PROPOSED BRIDGETOWN SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT. Mr. Hensley referenced correspondence received from Mr. Van Waters in which Mr. Van Waters noted that he has attached the overall utility plan with the lift station location shown (ATTACHED). Mr. Van Waters noted it has a paved access with a pad and design per CCWSA standards.

Mr. Van Waters provided the following information:

Bridgetown Address: 7351 Knox Bridge Highway, Canton, GA 30114

TIN: 14N12 015, 14N12 016A, 14N12 016B, 14N12 016C

PIN: 14-0056-0070, 14-0056-0120, 14-0056-0078, 14-0056-0114

Garry Hensley noted this is the first reading of this issue.

8. GARY WINCHESTER REVIEWED THE FOLLOW-UP ITEM FROM THE 5/24/21 BOARD MEETING:

1) TOM ROACH REPORTED THAT GEORGIA POWER HAS WITHDRAWN THEIR REQUEST TO TRIM TREES ON CCWSA’S WELL SITE PROPERTY.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY DOUG DABBS TO REMOVE THIS ITEM FROM THE AGENDA. All members voted for the motion.

9. MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE 5/24/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

10. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $328,014.00 under budget for the period ending 4/30/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,169,909.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $5,735,489.00 for the period ending 4/30/21.

11. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 20.291 MGD for the month of May 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.1 ft., and reported a cumulative rainfall total of 57.30” for the past twelve months.

12. MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.9 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.6 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.0 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.280 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

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

14. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF DWAYNE FOWLER. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews have completed work on the tie-in on the 8” main for the bridge project at Transart Parkway, and noted that work is on-going for the South Holly Springs Road project.

15. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

16. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING A PERSONNEL ITEM. All members voted for the motion.

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

17. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY DOUG DABBS TO APPROVE “VERSION C” OF THE CCWSA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, AS PRESENTED BY THE AUTHORITY’S GENERAL MANAGER. All members voted for the motion.

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

May 2021

Board Meeting: May 24, 2021 ~ 9:00 A.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Doug Dabbs, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Tom Roach, Wesley Banks, Joey Buice, Mark Cochran, Mike Venters, Leo Baker, Jennifer Arp, Joey Geers, Jamie Veley, Chandler Hamby, Tyler West, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Gaye Blackwell, Greg Long, Eric Wright, Melanie Stephens, Ryan Sarks, Jeff Hooper, Garry Hensley, Rodney Satterfield, and Mike Thomas.

Gary Winchester, 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. MIKE THOMAS OF THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF WATER PROFESSIONALS PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING AWARDS TO THE AUTHORITY:

· Etowah River Water Treatment Facility: Plant of the Year Award

· Etowah River Water Treatment Facility: Platinum Award

· Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Plant: Water Reclamation Facility of the Year Award

· Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Plant: Gold Award

· Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Platinum Award

· Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: Platinum Award

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000.00 TO COMPLETE THE CCWSA NORTH SHOP COMPLEX. Mr. Ghorley noted costs will cover septic system, site grading and landscaping, erosion control structures, on-site water utilities (completed by CCWSA Construction Dept.), office furniture and appliances, IT equipment, and an automatic gate control system.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000.00 TO COMPLETE THE CCWSA NORTH SHOP COMPLEX. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2022 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LISTING (ATTACHED).

MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 2022 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LISTING AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

5. DWAYNE FOWLER REPORTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM ELEVEN RESIDENTS OF FLATBOTTOM ROAD AND ETOWAH DOWNS COURT. Mr. Fowler noted that the proposed line extension is from the Rambo Lane and Turkey Creek Drive area south/southwest to Flatbottom Road and along Etowah Downs Court to the cul-de-sac. Mr. Fowler noted that the total footage of the extension is approximately 4,816 feet, and the estimated line size is 3” PVC. The estimated task cost of the line is $28,896.00. Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority would realize tap fees in the approximate amount of $18,700.00 from this scope of work, and noted that there are 21 potential connections in the extension area.

Mr. Fowler stated that the petitioners have noted that they currently use well water to meet their water needs, and these wells contain a high iron and mineral load, and some are under the influence of surface water and contain detectable levels of E. coli.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4,816 FEET OF 3” WATER MAIN FOR THE FLATBOTTOM ROAD/ETOWAH DOWNS COURT AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $28,896.00. All members voted for the motion.

6. GARY WINCHESTER REVIEWED THE FOLLOW-UP ITEM FROM THE 4/26/21 BOARD MEETING:

1) JEFF HOOPER REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD TABLE THE REQUEST BY GEORGIA POWER TO TRIM TREES ON CCWSA’S WELL SITE PROPERTY UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING.

MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING. All members voted for the motion.

7. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE 4/26/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

8. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,731,796.00 below budget projections for the period ending 3/31/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,137,136.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $3,644,824.00 for the period ending 3/31/21.

9. LEO BAKER PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF CLINT BLACKWELL. Mr. Baker reported an average daily treatment of 18.267 MGD for the month of April 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Baker also noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Baker reported a cumulative rainfall total of 54.99” for the past twelve months.

10. 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 4.2 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.0 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.260 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

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

12. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT.

13. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr. Heard noted that the Authority is in receipt of an email from a local business owner who has expressed concern about the future location of CCWSA’s IT/Lab Office building.

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

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M.

April 2021

Board Meeting: April 26, 2021 ~4:00 P.M.

PERSONS PRESENT: Gary Winchester, Eric Wilmarth, Doug Dabbs, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Barry Mansell, Tom Heard, David Kubala, Dwayne Fowler, Tom Roach, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Joey Buice, Jennifer Arp, Ryan Sarks, Clint Blackwell, Beth Jones, Sharon Clark, Corey Ghorley, Gaye Blackwell, Jamie Veley, Jeff Hooper, Rodney Satterfield, Melanie Stephens, Garry Hensley, and Eric Wright.

Gary Winchester, Chair, called the meeting to order and noted that the Board would proceed with the agenda that includes the executive session item.

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

2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,228,155.00 FOR THE LAB/IT OFFICE BUILDING. Mr. Ghorley noted that this project is currently listed as Item #10 on the Authority’s CIP under Construction Expansion/Upgrade, with a total original estimated cost of $3,300,000.00.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY DOUG DABBS TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,228,155.00 FOR THE LAB/IT OFFICE BUILDING. All members voted for the motion.

3. DWAYNE FOWLER REFERENCED CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM ROBYN SMITH OF THE CITY OF WALESKA. In this correspondence, Ms. Smith noted that the City is requesting that CCWSA release the water rights for Rampley Trail and Patriot Trail to the City of Waleska. (MAPS ATTACHED).

Mr. Fowler noted that staff recommends approval of this request.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY DOUG DABBS TO RELEASE THE WATER RIGHTS FOR RAMPLEY TRAIL AND PATRIOT TRAIL AS DEPICTED ON THE ATTACHED MAPS TO THE CITY OF WALESKA. All members voted for the motion.

4. JEFF HOOPER PRESENTED A REQUEST BY GEORGIA POWER TO TRIM TREES ON THE AUTHORITY’S WELL SITE PROPERTY LOCATED AT NATIONS DRIVE. Mr. Hooper noted that the Authority would receive $2,177.00 from Georgia Power for this scope of work.

Mr. Hooper noted that staff recommends tabling this issue until next month’s meeting so that staff may work on verbiage contained in the easement.

MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO TABLE THIS ISSUE UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING. All members voted for the motion.

5. RYAN SARKS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE FY 2021 SURPLUS LISTING. Mr. Sarks noted that the items included on this listing would be sold at auction on 5/8/21.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO APPROVE THE FY 2021 SURPLUS LISTING AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

6. GARY WINCHESTER REVIEWED THE FOLLOW-UP ITEMS FROM THE 3/29/21 BOARD MEETING:

1) DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED A REQUEST FROM JEFF SMITH OF RIDGE PLANNING & ENGINEERING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 327 ARNOLD MILL ROAD IN WOODSTOCK (SITE PLAN ATTACHED). Mr. Fowler noted that the parcels included are 15N17 054, 15N17 055, and 15N17 060.

Mr. Fowler noted this project would consist of approximately 127 units, and noted that staff recommends approval of this project.

MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM JEFF SMITH OF RIDGE PLANNING & ENGINEERING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 327 ARNOLD MILL ROAD IN WOODSTOCK. All members voted for the motion.

2) DWAYNE FOWLER REFERENCED CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM PARKS HUFF OF SAMS, LARKIN & HUFF, LLP ON BEHALF OF TRATON HOMES FOR INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWER UNION HILL ROAD AND THOMAS ROAD. In this correspondence, Mr. Huff noted that Traton Homes desires the installation of a lift station as opposed to installation of sewer outfall (GIS IMAGE & PLANS FOR PROPOSED OUTFALL ATTACHED).

In this correspondence, Mr. Huff noted that the GIS image provides a visual of the route the outfall would follow. The outfall would require significant work in sensitive areas that are close to a creek, in steep topography, and are heavily treed. The disturbed area is 2.2 acres. Mr. Huff noted that the route has two stream crossings, six sections that require steel casings, and depths up to 28 feet. The estimate to construct the sewer outfall is approximately $713,000.00 for the installation, $170,000.00 for easement acquisition, $125,000.00 for rock blasting, $181,000.00 for road repair and traffic management, $60,000.00 for contingency, resulting in a total estimate of $1.25 million.

By comparison, the lift station can be installed with no effect on adjacent property owners. Mr. Huff noted that Traton Homes understands the concerns of CCWSA for accepting a new lift station. Therefore, Traton Homes would like to resolve any concerns with the design of the lift station and would be agreeable to contributing $100,000.00 for any long term maintenance issues.

Mr. Fowler noted that the engineers for this project have researched the ability to value engineer this project and have now determined that gravity is available to this property. Therefore, Mr. Huff has officially withdrawn the request for a lift station so that plans may be submitted to the Authority at a later date for the proposed gravity line.

7. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 3/29/21 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

8. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,670,202.00 below budget projections for the period ending 2/28/21. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,113,973.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $3,082,227.00 for the period ending 2/28/21.

9. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 15.922 MGD for the month of March 2021 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell also reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 58.37” 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 2.7 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 1.8 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.0 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.300 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

11. JAMIE VELEY NOTED THAT AN ODOR COMPLAINT WAS REPORTED ON 4/7/21 FROM THE WHISPER WIND COURT AREA OF TOWNE LAKE. Mr. Veley noted that staff investigated the issue and could not detect any odors. Mr. Veley noted that all odor control systems are operating as designed, and noted that these findings were reported to Kenneth Hair of the Eagle Watch HOA.

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

13. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT.

14. TOM HEARD PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

15. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING A PERSONNEL ITEM. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members voted for the motion.

16. MOTION BY ERIC WILMARTH AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED FLEX TIME SCHEDULE FOR TOM HEARD. All members voted for the motion.

17. MOTION BY DOUG DABBS AND SECOND BY ERIC WILMARTH TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.