Board Meeting: February 23, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Chris Wilbanks, Steven Woodruff, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Jody Henson, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Ron Price, Ryan Sarks, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Tyler Childers, Jamie Veley, Jeff Hooper, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, Shayne Fowler, Greg Long and Mike Hipps.
Member Harry Johnston was not present at the meeting.
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. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE BLANKETS CREEK ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,424,500.00. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed in the Collections section of the current CIP at an estimated cost of $1,050,000.00.
MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE BLANKETS CREEK ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,424,500.00. All members present voted for the motion.
3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER 2 (FINAL) FROM IHC CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ROSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UV DISINFECTION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that the Closeout Change Order is for the time extension of 70 days. Mr. Ghorley noted this project is listed in the Wastewater section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 2 (FINAL) FROM IHC CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ROSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UV DISINFECTION PROJECT FOR THE TIME EXTENSION OF 70 DAYS. All members present voted for the motion.
4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER 3 (FINAL) FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE ROSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BACK UP PUMPING PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that the Closeout Change Order is for the time extension of 402 days. Mr. Ghorley noted this project is listed in the Wastewater section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 3 (FINAL) FROM TADO CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE ROSE CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT BACK UP PUMPING PROJECT FOR THE TIME EXTENSION OF 402 DAYS. All members present voted for the motion.
5. BARRY MANSELL REVIEWED THE FOLLOW-UP ITEM FROM THE 1/27/26 BOARD MEETING. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $426,240.65. Mr. Ghorley noted this Change Order is for an increase in pump cost from a different manufacturer. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $21,235,000.00 and a revised contract amount of $21,661,240.65. Mr. Ghorley noted this project is listed in the Water Treatment section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $426,240.65. All members present voted for the motion.
6. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE 1/27/26 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
7. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total revenues are approximately $993.00 below budget projections for the period ending 12/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total expenditures are approximately $538,164.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,118,281.00 for the period ending 12/31/25.
8. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.707 MGD for the month of January 2026 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 49.27” for the past twelve months.
9. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.89 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow
of 2.71 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.97 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.51 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
10. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
11. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Conns Creek Road, Holly Springs Parkway, South Jett Road and Trickum Road projects.
12. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT AUTHORITY EMPLOYEE PHIILLIP BLACK IS RETIRING FROM THE AUTHORITY WITH 38 YEARS OF SERVICE.
13. MEMBER CHRIS WILBANKS RECUSED HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING.
14. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD FOR COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH OBTAINING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL 2026-A. THIS CONTRACT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL AT A LATER DATE.
15. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
