Board Meeting: June 30, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Ron Price, Nick Clark, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Jody Henson, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Ryan Sarks, Melanie Stephens, Tyler Childers, Jamie Veley, George Parks, Jeff Hooper, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, and Partiban Raja.
Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY DWAYNE FOWLER, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,302,695.00 FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE). Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed as item #7 under Road Relocation/Distribution & Collections System Asset Replacement Project/Anticipated 2025 on the Authority’s current CIP. Mr. Ghorley noted a total original estimated cost of $1,600,000.00.
MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,302,695.00 FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE). All members voted for the motion.
3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE UV DISINFECTION ROSE CREEK WWTP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 120 DAYS. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #4 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE UV DISINFECTION ROSE CREEK WWTP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF 120 DAYS. All members voted for the motion.
4. DWAYNE FOWLER REQUESTED AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMI PROJECT AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH DELTA MUNICIPAL IN AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $5,500,000.00. Mr. Fowler noted this scope of work is listed as item #14 on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO PROCEED WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMI PROJECT AND ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH DELTA MUNICIPAL IN AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $5,500,000.00. All members voted for the motion.
5. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE 5/19/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.
6. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $2,648,482.00 below budget projections for the period ending 4/30/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,805,425.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $5,674,373.00 for the period ending 4/30/25.
7. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 20.150 MGD for the month of May 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 59.65” for the past twelve months.
8. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.91 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 1.68 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.91 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.40 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 Ball Ground Roundabout and Sugar Pike Roundabout projects. Mr. Hensley also noted that crews are continuing work on the ConAgra force main.
11. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
12. DISCUSSION OCCURRED CONCERNING WHOLESALE CAPACITY.
MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY EXCEED THE 10% RESERVED CAPACITY AMOUNT OUTLINED IN THE CURRENT WHOLESALE CAPACITY POLICY RELATIVE TO WATER, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS OR THROUGH JULY 2035. THIS AMENDMENT WILL ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL NEGOTIATIONS OF THE UPFRONT CAPACITY FEE. THERE IS AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THE OTHER INTERGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS DEPENDING ON THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN JULY 2025 AND JULY 2035. All members voted for the motion.
Authority staff will research grandfathered capacity amounts over the next month.
13. DWAYNE FOWLER RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBER LISA WOODRUFF FOR EIGHT CONTINUOUS YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND BOARD MEMBER ERIC WILMARTH FOR SEVENTEEN TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
14. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
