Board Meeting: May 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Harry Johnston, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Greg Long, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, George Parks, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Tyler Childers, Ron Price, Shayne Fowler, Eric Wright, Ryan Sarks, Jeff Hooper, Alison Payne, Sharon Clark, and Brian Skeens.
Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY CLINT BLACKWELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A FINAL CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE FITZGERALD CREEK HEADWORKS REHAB/IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted the closeout change order is for the reduction in the contract amount of $411,161.00 and time extension of 140 days resulting from lead times on equipment. Mr. Ghorley noted an original contract amount of $2,637,000.00 and a revised contract amount of $2,225,839.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #3 under Asset Replacement on the Authority’s current CIP.
MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE FINAL CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER FOR THE REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $411,161.00 FOR THE FITZGERALD CREEK HEADWORKS REHAB/IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.
3. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 4/28/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.
4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $2,485,852.00 below budget projections for the period ending 3/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,304,195.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income $4,413,270.00 for the period ending 3/31/25.
5. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE RATE PROPOSAL SUMMARY “OPTION B” AS PRESENTED (ATTACHED). All members voted for the motion.
6. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell noted an average daily treatment of 20.469 MGD for the month of April 2025 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Blackwell noted a cumulative rainfall total of 58.84” for the past twelve months.
7. GEORGE PARKS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF JAMIE VELEY. Mr. Parks noted an average daily treatment of 2.80 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.54 MG. Mr. Parks noted an average daily treatment of 5.82 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.44 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
8. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
9. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Hwy. 372 project.
10. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
11. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
