Board Meeting: June 24, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Clint Blackwell, Beth Jones, Jennifer Arp, Mark Cochran, Mike Venters, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Jamie Veley, Greg Long, Ron Price, Joey Buice, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Bryan Watkins, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, Jeff Hooper, and Jody Henson.
Member Lisa Woodruff was not present at the meeting.
Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY HARRY JOHNSTON, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. GARRY HENSLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE HICKORY ROAD/HWY. 140/BATESVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT A NEW ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000.00.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE HICKORY ROAD/HWY. 140/BATESVILLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT A NEW ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000.00. All members present voted for the motion.
3. MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 5/20/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $485,042.00 below budget projections for the period ending 4/30/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $2,007,989.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $9,964,222.00 for the period ending 4/30/24.
5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 20.926 MGD for the month of May 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 54.00” for the past twelve months.
6. MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.6 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.7 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.7 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.350 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
7. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that one wastewater spill occurred during this reporting period at Bells Ferry – Lake Tributary. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 26,620 gallons were spilled due to a change in pipe material and rags. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews jetted the line to resolve the issue. Mrs. Arp noted that this location will be monitored for a period of one year.
8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews have completed the Reavis Mountain Road project and will begin working on the Cherry Grove Road project soon. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Holly Springs Parkway project.
9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr. Fowler reported concerning peaks on the Authority’s system. Mr. Fowler noted that staff is monitoring the issue, and Mr. Fowler will report back to the Board with updates.
10. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THAT THE AUTHORITY ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHEROKEE COUNTY CONCERNING THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PENDING COUNSEL’S APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT. ONCE THE AGREEMENT IS APPROVED, DWAYNE FOWLER IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CCWSA. All members present voted for the motion.
11. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
