Board Meeting: May 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Harry Johnston, Chris Wilbanks, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Nick Clark, Bryan Watkins, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Tyler West, Jamie Veley, George Parks, Shayne Fowler, Tyler Childers, Ryan Sarks, Greg Long, Alison Cagle, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Eric Wright and Ron Price.
Member Steven Woodruff was not present at the meeting.
Barry Mansell, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY BARRY MANSELL, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. JEFF HOOPER REQUESTED APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SPECIFICATION REVISIONS (ATTACHED).
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SPECIFICATION REVISIONS AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
3. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 4/27/26 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total revenues are approximately $2,074,530.00 below budget projections for the period ending 3/31/26. Mrs. Jones reported that total expenditures are approximately $1,571,677.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $5,764,089.00 for the period ending 3/31/26.
5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 23.835 MGD for the month of April 2026 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 42.10” for the past twelve months.
6. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.68 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 5.37 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.45 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.36 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
7. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF JENNIFER ARP. Mr. Fowler noted that a wastewater spill occurred at 505 White Oak Path in Canton during this reporting period. Mr. Fowler noted that approximately 9,960 gallons were spilled due to rags clogging the line. Mr. Fowler noted that Authority crews jetted the line to resolve the issue.
8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Holly Springs Parkway and Trickum Road projects. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews will begin work on the Conns Creek connector line soon.
9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
10. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
