Board Meeting: February 24th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Joby West, Shayne Fowler, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Ron Price, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Ryan Sarks, Tyler Childers, Joey Buice, Eric Wright, and Sharon Clark.
Eric Wilmarth, 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 A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. All members voted for the motion.
3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. All members voted for the motion.
4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this amount is based off Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost of $22,447,000.00 estimated at 90% Design Completion. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. All members voted for the motion.
5. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 1/27/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Members Mansell, Martin, Woodruff, Dabbs, and Workman voted for the motion. Member Johnston abstained from voting. Motion passed.
6. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $204,114.00 below budget projections for the period ending 12/31/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $889,920.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,363,845.00 for the period ending 12/31/24.
7. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.919 MGD for the month of January 2025 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. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 58.42” 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 2.0 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.411 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
9. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
10. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project, and work has begun on the Hwy. 372 project. Mr. Hensley noted that work should begin soon on the Reavis Mountain Road project.
11. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT AUTHORITY STAFF HAS PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF LOCATIONS IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY UTILIZES AUTOFLUSHERS TO MAINTAIN CHLORINE RESIDUAL AND WATER QUALITY. Joby West noted that there are no further areas of inundation to report.
12. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. All members voted for the motion.
MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members voted for the motion.
13. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO AUTHORIZE DWAYNE FOWLER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 2025 PARCELS A, B, C, D, and E. All members voted for the motion.
14. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CONDUCT A CALLED MEETING ON 3/27/25 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BOARD AGENDA MEETING/WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY. All members voted for the motion.
15. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
