Board Meeting: July 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Harry Johnston, John Workman, Chris Wilbanks, Steven Woodruff, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Jennifer Arp, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Beth Jones, Bryan Watkins, Clint Blackwell, Melissa Darvish, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Ron Price, Tyler West, Corey Ghorley, Eric Wright, Shayne Fowler, Tyler Childers, Jeff Hooper, Alison Payne, Tarik Acevedo Gonzalez, Sharon Clark, and Brian Skeens.
Barry Mansell, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY STEVEN WOODRUFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. DARRELL CAUDILL NOTED THAT IT WAS TIME FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr. Caudill opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO NOMINATE BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO NOMINATE NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Secretary of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO NOMINATE BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.
3. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM NORTH GEORGIA CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,585,903.00. Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #9 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on current CIP. Mr. Watkins noted that the Board approved a construction budget in the amount of $3,800,000.00 in March 2025.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM NORTH GEORGIA CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,585,903.00. All members voted for the motion.
4. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,820.00.
MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY STEVEN WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,820.00. All members voted for the motion.
5. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM UNITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,022,368.50. Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Road Relocation/ Distribution & Collection Systems Asset Replacement Projects/Anticipated 2025 on the current CIP. Mr. Watkins noted that the Board approved a construction budget of $3,302,695.00 in June 2025.
MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM UNITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,022,368.50. All members voted for the motion.
6. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,713.00
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,713.00. All members voted for the motion.
7. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE 2026 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LIST.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE THE 2026 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LIST AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.
8. JEFF HOOPER REQUESTED EASEMENT ABANDONMENT FOR WSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT ABANDONMENT FOR WSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. All members voted for the motion.
9. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF THE 6/30/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING.
10. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $2,762,544.00 below budget projection for the period ending 5/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,785,407.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $6,111,185.00 for the period ending 5/31/25.
11. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 21.471 MGD for the month of June 2025 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.1 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 63.60” for the past twelve months.
12. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.82 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 1.88 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.83 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.38 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
13. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp reported that a wastewater spill occurred at Blankets Creek near Prominence Point during this reporting period. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 85,671 gallons were spilled due to a leak in the force main. Mrs. Arp noted Authority crews have made repairs to the force main. Mrs. Arp also reported a spill occurred at Bridge Mill. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 12,474 gallons were spilled due to contractors hitting the force main. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews have made repairs to the force main.
14. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are working on the Hwy. 372 project and the Batesville/Sugar Pike Road project. Mr. Hensley noted that work will begin soon at Jordan Road and also at Cherokee Gold Trail.
15. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
16. DARRELL CAUDILL REPORTED THAT HE HAS FILED ANSWERS ON THE DUPREE ROAD CONDEMNATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY. Mr. Caudill will be in contact with the County attorney in anticipation of development of an Intergovernmental agreement.
17. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT SCOTT ADAMS OF FORSYTH COUNTY MAY PRESENT A REQUEST FOR RELINQUISHMENT OF TWO PARCELS CONTIGUOUS TO FRANKLIN GOLD MINE ROAD IN CHEROKEE COUNTY AT A LATER DATE.
18. BARRY MANSELL RECOGNIZED NEWLY-APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS CHRIS WILBANKS AND STEVEN WOODRUFF.
19. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
