Board Meeting: January 27, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Steven Woodruff, Chris Wilbanks, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Eric Wright, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Bryan Watkins, Tyler West, Sharon Clark, Ryan Sarks, Ron Price, Shayne Fowler and Joey Buice.
Member Becky Dabbs was not present at the meeting.
Barry Mansell, 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. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF LOW BID FROM LAKESHORE ENGINEERING LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,927,227.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER SLUDGE DRYING FACILITY-PHASE 1. Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed in the Wastewater section of the current CIP at an estimated cost of $30,000,000.00.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM LAKESHORE ENGINEERING LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,927,227.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER SLUDGE DRYING
FACILITY-PHASE 1. All members present voted for the motion.
3. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #2 FROM PHOENIX FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS LLC FOR THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK. Mr. Watkins noted that the Change Order is for Contract Time Extension of 14 Days due to installation and removal of Materials Containment System. Mr. Watkins noted this project is listed in the Distribution section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #2 FROM PHOENIX FABRICATORS AND ERECTORS LLC FOR THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 14 DAYS. All members present voted for the motion.
4. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 (FINAL) FOR MID-SOUTH BUILDERS INC. FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING WATER MAIN RELOCATION (PI 0014131) FROM SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD. Mr. Watkins noted the Change Order is for a reduction in Contract Amount of $84,238.48. Mr. Watkins noted the project is listed in the Distribution section of the current CIP and is listed as SR 20 Widening- Phase 1 Scott Road to Union Hill Road.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 (FINAL) FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS INC. FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING WATER MAIN RELOCATION (PI 0014131) FROM SCOTT ROAD TO UNION HILL ROAD FOR A REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $84,238.48. All members present voted for the motion.
5. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE WASTEWATER SLUDGE DRYING FACILITY PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,053,000.00. Mr. Watkins noted this scope of work is listed in the Wastewater section of the current CIP.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE WASTEWATER SLUDGE DRYING FACILITY PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,053,00.00. All members present voted for the motion.
6. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO TABLE THE ITEM PERTAINING TO CHANGE ORDER #1 FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING. All members present voted for the motion.
7. GARRY HENSLEY NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM THE RESIDENTS OF JULIUS BRIDGE ROAD. Mr. Hensley noted that 5 residents signed the petition. Mr. Hensley noted an approximate total footage of 3200 feet of 3” PVC water main for the extension, an estimated task cost of the line of $19,200.00 and a total purchase meter cost of $15,000.00. Mr. Hensley noted there are 12 properties in the extension area, and 12 properties with road frontage.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3200 FEET OF 3” PVC WATER MAIN FOR THE JULIUS BRIDGE ROAD AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $19,200.00. All members present voted for the motion.
8. GARRY HENSLEY NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM THE RESIDENTS OF HASTY TRAIL. Mr. Hensley noted that 3 residents signed the petition. Mr. Hensley noted an approximate total footage of 2600 feet of 4” HDPE water main for the extension, an estimated task cost of the line of $15,600.00 and a total purchase meter cost of $9,000.00. Mr. Hensley noted there are 13 properties in the extension area, and 13 properties with road frontage.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2600 FEET OF 4” HDPE WATER MAIN FOR THE HASTY TRAIL AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $15,600.00. All members present voted for the motion.
9. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE THE 12/15/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
10. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total revenues are approximately $305,295.00 above budget projections for the period ending 10/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total expenditures are approximately $182,918.00 above budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $1,912,931.00 for the period ending 10/31/25.
Mrs. Jones reported that total revenues are approximately $653,939.00 below budget projections for the period ending 11/30/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total expenditures are approximately $163,604.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $2,195,497.00 for the period ending 11/30/25.
11. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.784 MGD for the month of December 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 47.33” for the past twelve months.
12. GEORGE PARKS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Parks reported an average daily treatment of 2.75 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow
of 2.26 MG. Mr. Parks reported an average daily treatment of 5.66 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.400 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 the Conns Creek Road project.
15. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
16. MEMBER CHRIS WILBANKS RECUSED HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING.
17. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY STEVEN WOODRUFF TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE. All members present voted for the motion.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members present voted for the motion.
18. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO AUTHORIZE DWAYNE FOWLER TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS PARCEL 2026-A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,718,800.00. MR. FOWLER WILL REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD CONCERNING THESE NEGOTIATIONS AT A LATER DATE.
19. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
