Board Meeting: December 15, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Harry Johnston, John Workman, Steven Woodruff, Chris Wilbanks, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Bryan Watkins, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Tyler West, Garry Hensley, Jennifer Arp, Clint Blackwell, Jody Henson, Ron Price, Shayne Fowler, Keith Allen, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Ryan Sarks, Eric Wright, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Brian Skeens, and Will Merritt.
Barry Mansell, 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. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF CANTON EASEMENT OFFER. All members voted for the motion.
3. WILL MERRITT OF RUSHTON, LLC PRESENTED THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. Mr. Merritt reported that the audit was a clean audit according to governmental accounting standards. Mr. Merritt also noted that the Authority had successfully met its bond coverage requirements for the fiscal year ending 8/31/25.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE FY 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 (FINAL) FOR THE RIVER CHASE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2). Mr. Ghorley noted this closeout change order is for the reduction in contract amount of $104,737.50 and a time extension of 298 days. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $1,035,179.00 and a revised contract amount of $930,441.50.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 (FINAL) FOR THE REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $104,737.50 FOR THE RIVER CHASE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2). All members voted for the motion.
5. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR CROFT & ASSOCIATES ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX FULL DESIGN PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,900.00. Mr. Ghorley noted the cost increase is due to design changes and additional services for County permitting. Mr. Ghorley noted this project is listed in the Administration section of the current CIP for design of the new administrative complex. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $1,610,650.00 and a revised contract amount of $1,778,550.00.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR CROFT & ASSOCIATES ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX FULL DESIGN PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,900.00. All members voted for the motion.
6. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING ON THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,530.00. Mr. Ghorley noted that this project is listed in the Administration section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING ON THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,530.00. All members voted for the motion.
7. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR CONSTRUCTION FROM MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,250,640.00 FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX. Mr. Ghorley noted that this project is listed in the Administration section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR CONSTRUCTION FROM MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,250,640.00 FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX. All members voted for the motion.
8. GARRY HENSLEY REQUESTED AUTHORIZATION TO SEND THE CITY OF BALL GROUND A RELINQUISHMENT LETTER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1055 HOLCOMB ROAD (PARCEL NUMBER 03N08 002 B) INTO CCWSA SERVICE AREA. Mr. Hensley noted that the Authority is requesting relinquishment of this parcel by the City of Ball Ground so that CCWSA may serve this parcel with the Authority’s existing 2 ½” main.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE LETTER AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE RELINQUISHMENT FROM THE CITY OF BALL GROUND. All members voted for the motion.
9. MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE 11/17/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.
10. THERE WAS NO FINANCE REPORT PRESENTED THIS MONTH DUE TO THE PRESENTMENT OF THE FY 2025 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR).
11. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 19.274 MGD for the month of November 2025 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 52.91” for the past twelve months.
12. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.64 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.399 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.45 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.378 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
13. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
14. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on Rock House Road, Trickum Road, and Holly Springs Parkway.
15. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
16. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE THE 2026 CCWSA BOARD MEETING CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
17. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM BILLY PEPPERS, CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CANTON. Mr. Fowler noted that, in this correspondence, Mr. Peppers stated that the City of Canton is in the process of purchasing property to improve the roadway designated as the West Main Street Pedestrian Corridor.
Mr. Fowler noted that the City desires to purchase both permanent and temporary construction easements from the Authority in an amount totaling $38,972.00 for easements across the Authority’s three parcels located in the Pedestrian Corridor area.
Mr. Fowler noted that staff recommends approval of this request.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE OFFER BY CITY OF CANTON TO PURCHASE EASEMENTS FROM THE AUTHORITY ALONG THE WEST MAIN STREET CORRIDOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,972.00. All members voted for the motion.
18. DWAYNE FOWLER PROVIDED AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE RETENTION REQUEST FOR THE EXISTING 36” MAIN FOR THE HWY. 20 EAST WIDENING PROJECT (GDOT PI#14132). Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority initially filed a retention request in November2018, then after no response was received from GDOT, the Authority submitted a second retention request in August 2024, and no response was received.
Mr. Fowler noted the Authority submitted a third retention request in July 2025, wherein the Authority requested to retain roughly 5320 ft. of 36” DIP water line within five areas of the project along SR 20. He also stated that over 60 test holes were performed to expose this 36” water line system and it appeared in good condition.
In October 2025, GDOT granted permission of the Authority’s retention request.
The Board was heavily cautioned that Authority staff now desires to relocate the existing 36” line outside the travel corridor instead of leaving the existing line in place due to safety concerns and potential repair costs if a line failure should occur.
Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority’s engineer and staff will continue to coordinate with GDOT’s engineers to meet their deadlines to allow for plan certification.
19. MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
