Board Meeting: September 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Harry Johnston, John Workman, Steven Woodruff, Chris Wilbanks, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Eric Wright, Melanie Stephens, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Tyler West, Jeff Hooper, Alison Payne, Sharon Clark, Ryan Sarks, Tyler Childers, Ron Price, Shayne Fowler and Joey Buice.
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. GARRY HENSLEY REQUESTED AUTHORIZATION TO SEND THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK A RELINQUISHMENT LETTER FOR PROPERTY AT 270 & 272 PARK AVENUE (PARCEL NUMBERS 15N17C-320 & 319) INTO CCWSA SERVICE AREA.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO AUTHORIZE MR. HENSLEY TO SEND THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK A RELINQUISHMENT LETTER FOR PROPERTY AT 270 & 272 PARK AVENUE (PARCEL NUMBERS 15N17C-320 & 319) INTO CCWSA SERVICE AREA. All members voted for the motion.
3. MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 8/25/25 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 $1,802,116.00 below budget projections for the period ending 7/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $2,652,740.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income $9,269,658.00 for the period ending 7/31/25.
5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell noted an average daily treatment of 22.184 MGD for the month of August 2025 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell noted that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at 1188.9 ft. Mr. Blackwell noted a cumulative rainfall total of 55.22” for the past twelve months.
6. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley noted an average daily treatment of 2.78 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 3.062 MG. Mr. Veley noted an average daily treatment of 5.91 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.38 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
7. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.
8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on Jordan Road and Cherokee Gold Trail.
9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr. Fowler noted that the Authority has received consent orders from the EPD for wastewater spills that occurred over a four-year period. Mr. Fowler also noted that all wastewater spills have been reported to the EPD.
10. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.
