Board Meeting: February 26, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Garry Hensley, Jody Henson, Keith Allen, Mark Cochran, Mike Venters, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, Greg Long, Joey Buice, Jamie Veley, Bryan Watkins, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, Shayne Fowler, and Ryan Sarks.
Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY CLINT BLACKWELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. DARRELL CAUDILL NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF AN EASEMENT RELINQUISHMENT REQUEST FROM JIM BELL. Mr. Caudill noted that Mr. Bell has requested relinquishment of the easement on behalf of Chadwick’s Crossing, LP, Parcel 02N03 186.
Mr. Caudill noted that the Authority had acquired this easement from Mr. Bell in 1996, and had paid Mr. Bell in the amount of $14,086.52 for the easement. Mr. Bell has now requested that the Authority relinquish this easement back to him.
Mr. Caudill cautioned that relinquishing this easement back to Mr. Bell could be considered a gratuity, and would be a violation of State law. Therefore, Mr. Caudill recommends that the Authority retain the easement.
IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD FOR COUNSEL TO INFORM MR. BELL THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS DECIDED TO RETAIN THE EASEMENT. THEREFORE, MR. BELL’S REQUEST IS DENIED.
3. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 1/29/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.
4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,003,845.00 above budget projections for the period ending 12/31/23. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $686,964.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $6,085,874.00 for the period ending 12/31/23.
5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.430 MGD for the month of January 2024 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 50.53” for the past twelve months.
6. MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 3.0 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of .695 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.403 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
7. DAVID KUBALA PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF JENNIFER ARP. Mr. Kubala reported that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on Upper Bethany Road, and noted that the Technology Parkway Roundabout project is now complete.
9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
10. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
