Board Meeting: September 28, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Steven Woodruff, Chris Wilbanks, Dwayne Fowler, Cory DeBord, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Bryan Watkins, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Greg Long, Keith Allen, Corey Ghorley, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Ron Price, Tyler Childers, Ryan Sarks, Shayne Fowler, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, Joey Buice and Jody Henson.
Members Harry Johnston and John Workman were not present at the meeting.
Barry Mansell, Chair, called the meeting to order.
1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY STEVEN WOODRUFF, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
2. CORY DEBORD NOTED THAT IT WAS TIME FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr. DeBord opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO NOMINATE BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND
RE- ELECT BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO NOMINATE NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND
RE- ELECT NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Secretary of the CCWSA Board of Directors.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO NOMINATE BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND
RE-ELECT BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members present voted for the motion.
3. JODY HENSON NOTED THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF A PETITION FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER MAIN FROM A RESIDENT OF ROY MASON LANE. Mr. Henson noted that 1 resident signed the petition. Mr. Henson noted an approximate total footage of 621 feet of 2” PEX water main for the extension, an estimated task cost of the line of $4,036.00, and a total purchase meter cost of $ 4,500.00. Mr. Henson noted there is 1 property in the extension area, and 1 property with road frontage.
MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 621 FEET OF 2” PEX WATER MAIN FOR THE ROY MASON LANE AREA AT AN APPROXIMATE COST TO THE AUTHORITY OF $4,036.00. All members present voted for the motion.
4. MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE THE 8/31/26 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.
5. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total revenues are approximately $560,777.00 over budget projections for the period ending 7/31/26. Mrs. Jones reported that total expenditures are approximately $1,703,878.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $12,112,706.00 for the period ending 7/31/26.
6. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 23.508 MGD for the month of August 2026 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Blackwell reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at 1188.9 ft. Mr. Blackwell reported a cumulative rainfall total of 43.12” for the past twelve months.
7. GEORGE PARKS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Parks reported an average daily treatment of 2.82 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 5.994 MG. Mr. Parks reported an average daily treatment of 5.60 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.375 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.
8. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that a wastewater spill occurred at Rose Creek at Eagle Drive during this reporting period. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 3,280 gallons were spilled due to debris and rags clogging the line. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews jetted the line to resolve the issue.
9. JODY HENSON PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Henson noted that Authority crews are continuing work on Conns Creek Road and Union Hill Road.
10. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.
11. MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.
