July 2025

Board Meeting: July 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

PERSONS PRESENT: Barry Mansell, Nancy Martin, Becky Dabbs, Harry Johnston, John Workman, Chris Wilbanks, Steven Woodruff, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Nick Clark, Jennifer Arp, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Beth Jones, Bryan Watkins, Clint Blackwell, Melissa Darvish, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Ron Price, Tyler West, Corey Ghorley, Eric Wright, Shayne Fowler, Tyler Childers, Jeff Hooper, Alison Payne, Tarik Acevedo Gonzalez, Sharon Clark, and Brian Skeens.

Barry Mansell, Vice 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. DARRELL CAUDILL NOTED THAT IT WAS TIME FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Mr. Caudill opened the floor for nominations for Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO NOMINATE BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT BARRY MANSELL AS CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chair of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO NOMINATE NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT NANCY MARTIN AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

Barry Mansell opened the floor for nominations for Secretary of the CCWSA Board of Directors.

MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO NOMINATE BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS AND ELECT BECKY DABBS AS SECRETARY OF THE CCWSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All members voted for the motion.

3. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM NORTH GEORGIA CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,585,903.00. Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #9 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on current CIP. Mr. Watkins noted that the Board approved a construction budget in the amount of $3,800,000.00 in March 2025.

MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM NORTH GEORGIA CONCRETE, INC. FOR THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,585,903.00. All members voted for the motion.

4. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,820.00.

MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY STEVEN WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE ETOWAH RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $369,820.00. All members voted for the motion.

5. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM UNITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,022,368.50. Mr. Watkins noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Road Relocation/ Distribution & Collection Systems Asset Replacement Projects/Anticipated 2025 on the current CIP. Mr. Watkins noted that the Board approved a construction budget of $3,302,695.00 in June 2025.

MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM UNITY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,022,368.50. All members voted for the motion.

6. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,713.00

MOTION BY CHRIS WILBANKS AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (SOUTHFORK WAY TO NORTH OF LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,713.00. All members voted for the motion.

7. BRYAN WATKINS REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE 2026 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LIST.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY CHRIS WILBANKS TO APPROVE THE 2026 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LIST AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

8. JEFF HOOPER REQUESTED EASEMENT ABANDONMENT FOR WSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC.

MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT ABANDONMENT FOR WSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. All members voted for the motion.

9. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO TABLE THE APPROVAL OF THE 6/30/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES UNTIL NEXT MONTH’S MEETING.

10. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $2,762,544.00 below budget projection for the period ending 5/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,785,407.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $6,111,185.00 for the period ending 5/31/25.

11. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 21.471 MGD for the month of June 2025 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 63.60” for the past twelve months.

12. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley 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 1.88 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.83 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.38 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

13. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp reported that a wastewater spill occurred at Blankets Creek near Prominence Point during this reporting period. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 85,671 gallons were spilled due to a leak in the force main. Mrs. Arp noted Authority crews have made repairs to the force main. Mrs. Arp also reported a spill occurred at Bridge Mill. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 12,474 gallons were spilled due to contractors hitting the force main. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews have made repairs to the force main.

14. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are working on the Hwy. 372 project and the Batesville/Sugar Pike Road project. Mr. Hensley noted that work will begin soon at Jordan Road and also at Cherokee Gold Trail.

15. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

16. DARRELL CAUDILL REPORTED THAT HE HAS FILED ANSWERS ON THE DUPREE ROAD CONDEMNATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM CHEROKEE COUNTY. Mr. Caudill will be in contact with the County attorney in anticipation of development of an Intergovernmental agreement.

17. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT SCOTT ADAMS OF FORSYTH COUNTY MAY PRESENT A REQUEST FOR RELINQUISHMENT OF TWO PARCELS CONTIGUOUS TO FRANKLIN GOLD MINE ROAD IN CHEROKEE COUNTY AT A LATER DATE.

18. BARRY MANSELL RECOGNIZED NEWLY-APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS CHRIS WILBANKS AND STEVEN WOODRUFF.

19. MOTION BY STEVEN WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

June 2025

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.

May 2025

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.

April 2025

Board Meeting: April 28, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Joey Buice, Jody Henson, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Ron Price, Ryan Sarks, Leo Baker, Roy Hostetler, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Tyler Childers, Jamie Veley, George Parks, Anthony McFarland, Shayne Fowler, Jeff Hooper, Lori Forrester, Eric Wright, Sharon Clark, Partiban Raja, and Hunter Bagley.

Eric Wilmarth, Chair, called the meeting to order.

1. AN INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY HARRY JOHNSTON, FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

2. DWAYNE FOWLER NOTED THAT THE AUTHORITY IS IN RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
• GAWP Platinum Award – Etowah River Water Treatment Plant – Calendar Year 2024
• 2025 Georgia Drinking Water Taste Test District Champion – District 1
• GAWP Gold Award – Rose Creek Water Pollution Control Treatment Plant – Calendar Year 2024
• GAWP Platinum Award – Fitzgerald Creek Water Pollution Control Plant – Calendar Year 2024
• GAWP Platinum Award – Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Plant – Calendar Year 2024
• GAWP Education Program of Excellence Award, Platinum
• GAWP 2025 Top Water Operator of the Year (District 1) – Dirk Pettit
• Etowah River Water Treatment Facility – GAWP Plant of the Year Award (Surface Water 25 to 49.99 MGD)

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,172.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (GDOT PI#0013526)/VICTORY DRIVE TO SOUTH OF PORT VICTORIA WAY. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #8 under Road Relocation/Distribution & Collections System Asset Replacement Projects/Anticipated 2025 on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,172.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (GDOT PI#0013526)/VICTORY DRIVE TO SOUTH OF PORT VICTORIA WAY. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,235,000.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING STATION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP, with a total original estimated cost of $20,638,000.00. Mr. Ghorley noted that a construction budget of $22,500,000.00 was approved in February 2025.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,235,000.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING STATION PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

5. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $759,652.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM FREESE & NICHOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $759,652.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

6. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,083.70 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed is Item #4 under Asset Replacement on the Authority’s current CIP. Mr. Ghorley noted a total original estimated cost of $800,000.00.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,083.70 FOR THE LITTLE RIVER PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

7. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,176.00 FOR MATERIALS TESTING FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMP STATION. Mr. Ghorley noted that this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM GEO-HYDRO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,176.00 FOR MATERIALS TESTING FOR THE ETOWAH WTP HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMP STATION. All members voted for the motion.

8. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED A BOARD POLICY UPDATE. Mrs. Arp noted the following update to existing Board policy:
1) Maintenance Bond/Letter of Credit: Added the word “minimum” to the policy so that it now reads: The bond amount required for any development shall be a minimum of $5000.00 for water and a minimum of $5000.00 for sewer.

Mrs. Arp also noted the addition of a Capacity Certification Policy. Mrs. Arp noted that this item was added in 2017 in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District action items, with a requirement to have a Board-approved policy.

MOTION BY BECKY DABBS AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE BOARD POLICY UPDATES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

9. JEFF HOOPER REQUESTED APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SPECIFICATION REVISIONS (ATTACHED).

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SPECIFICATION REVISIONS AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

10. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 3/27/25 CALLED MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

11. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE 3/31/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

12. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCE REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,855,124.00 below budget projections for the period ending 2/28/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $1,094,727.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,297,969.00 for the period ending 2/28/25.

13. IT WAS THE CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENTS AT THE 5/19/25 BOARD MEETING.

14. LEO BAKER PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF CLINT BLACKWELL. Mr. Baker reported an average daily treatment of 18.376 MGD for the month of March 2025 at the Etowah River Water Treatment Facility. Mr. Baker reported that the Hollis Q. Lathem Reservoir is currently at full pool at 1189.2 ft. Mr. Baker reported a cumulative rainfall total of 57.66” for the past twelve months.

15. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.84 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.04 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.74 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.42 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

16. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

17. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Hwy. 372 project. Mr. Hensley noted that work should begin soon on the relocation of the Ball Ground Roundabout project.

18. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT AUTHORITY EMPLOYEE KATHY BURCH IS RETIRING FROM THE AUTHORITY AFTER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE.

19. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT THE PRESENTMENT OF THE AUTHORITY’S 2026 CIP/FUTURE PROJECTS LISTING WOULD OCCUR AT THE JULY BOARD MEETING.

20. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

March 2025

Board Meeting: March 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Eric Wright, Melissa Darvish, Melanie Stephens, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Tyler West, Jeff Hooper, Alison Payne, Sharon Clark, and Brian Skeens.

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 $3,800,000.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #9 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP list. Mr. Ghorley noted a total original estimated cost of $10,000,000.00.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800,000.00 FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT RAW WATER POND EXPANSION PROJECT. All members voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES (CMAR) FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #11 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP list. Mr. Ghorley noted a total original estimated cost of $24,329,049.00.

MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES (CMAR) FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM AQUA AEROBICS FOR THE GRANULAR SLUDGE PROCESS EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AT THE RIVERBEND WWTP EXPANSION TO 4 MGD. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #16 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP list. Mr. Ghorley noted this process was selected via Request For Proposals process.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM AQUA AEROBICS FOR THE GRANULAR SLUDGE PROCESS EQUIPMENT TO BE USED AT THE RIVERBEND WWTP EXPANSION TO 4 MGD. All members voted for the motion.

5. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID FROM ASTRA GROUP, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,459,858.00 FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT/VICTORY DRIVE TO SOUTH OF PORT VICTORIA WAY (GDOT PI#0013526). Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #8 under Road Relocation/Distribution & Collections System Asset Replacement Projects/Anticipated 2025 on the Authority’s current CIP list. Mr. Ghorley noted a total original estimated cost of $5,200,000.00.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO APPROVE THE LOW BID FROM ASTRA GROUP, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,459,858.00 FOR THE BELLS FERRY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT/VICTORY DRIVE TO SOUTH OF PORT VICTORIA WAY (GDOT PI#0013526). All members voted for the motion.

6. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO APPROVE THE FY 2025 SURPLUS LISTING AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

7. MOTION BY JOHN WORKMAN AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 2/24/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members voted for the motion.

8. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $670,720.00 below budget projections for the period ending 1/31/25. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $748,884.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,657,878.00 for the period ending 1/31/25.

9. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.100 MGD for the month of February 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 60.66” for the past twelve months.

10. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF MIKE VENTERS. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.99 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 1.46 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.94 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.56 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

11. JENNIFER ARP PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. Mrs. Arp noted that a wastewater spill occurred during this reporting period near area of Hickory Flat off Hwy. 140. Mrs. Arp noted that approximately 18,870 gallons were spilled due to a line blockage. Mrs. Arp noted that Authority crews jetted the line to remove the blockage, and noted that this location will be monitored for a period of one year.

12. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that Authority crews are continuing work on the Hwy. 372 project, and noted that work will begin soon on the Hwy. 5 Ball Ground Connector Water Line project and the Batesville Road and Sugar Pike Road Roundabout project.

13. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER RECOGNIZED DAVID KUBALA, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, WHO IS RETIRING FROM THE AUTHORITY WITH 38 YEARS OF SERVICE. MR. FOWLER ALSO NOTED THAT MIKE VENTERS, WASTEWATER FACILITIES MANAGER, IS RETIRING FROM THE AUTHORITY WITH 17 YEARS OF SERVICE.

14. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

February 2025

Board Meeting: February 24th, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, Harry Johnston, Becky Dabbs, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Beth Jones, Clint Blackwell, Jennifer Arp, Garry Hensley, Greg Long, Jody Henson, Joby West, Shayne Fowler, Keith Allen, Tyler West, Bryan Watkins, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Ron Price, George Parks, Jamie Veley, Ryan Sarks, Tyler Childers, Joey Buice, Eric Wright, and Sharon Clark.

Eric Wilmarth, 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. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM ATKINS REALIS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,266.00. All members voted for the motion.

3. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #6 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM S&ME FOR COATINGS INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHWEST ELEVATED STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,785.00. All members voted for the motion.

4. COREY GHORLEY REQUESTED APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. Mr. Ghorley noted this amount is based off Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost of $22,447,000.00 estimated at 90% Design Completion. Mr. Ghorley noted this scope of work is listed as Item #7 under Construction Expansion/Upgrade on the Authority’s current CIP.

MOTION BY HARRY JOHNSTON AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE ETOWAH WATER TREATMENT PLANT HIGH SERVICE REDUNDANCY PUMPING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,500,000.00. All members voted for the motion.

5. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO APPROVE THE 1/27/25 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. Members Mansell, Martin, Woodruff, Dabbs, and Workman voted for the motion. Member Johnston abstained from voting. Motion passed.

6. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $204,114.00 below budget projections for the period ending 12/31/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $889,920.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,363,845.00 for the period ending 12/31/24.

7. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 18.919 MGD for the month of January 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 reported a cumulative rainfall total of 58.42” for the past twelve months.

8. JAMIE VELEY PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF MIKE VENTERS. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 2.7 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.0 MG. Mr. Veley reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.411 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 Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project, and work has begun on the Hwy. 372 project. Mr. Hensley noted that work should begin soon on the Reavis Mountain Road project.

11. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. MR. FOWLER NOTED THAT AUTHORITY STAFF HAS PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF LOCATIONS IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY UTILIZES AUTOFLUSHERS TO MAINTAIN CHLORINE RESIDUAL AND WATER QUALITY. Joby West noted that there are no further areas of inundation to report.

12. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY HARRY JOHNSTON TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. All members voted for the motion.

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members voted for the motion.

13. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO AUTHORIZE DWAYNE FOWLER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS TO CONSUMMATE THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 2025 PARCELS A, B, C, D, and E. All members voted for the motion.

14. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO CONDUCT A CALLED MEETING ON 3/27/25 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BOARD AGENDA MEETING/WORK SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL DISPOSAL OF REAL PROPERTY. All members voted for the motion.

15. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY BECKY DABBS TO ADJOURN. All members voted for the motion.

January 2025

Board Meeting: January 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

PERSONS PRESENT: Eric Wilmarth, Barry Mansell, Lisa Woodruff, Nancy Martin, John Workman, Dwayne Fowler, David Kubala, Darrell Caudill, Wesley Banks, Corey Ghorley, Clint Blackwell, Beth Jones, Bryan Watkins, George Parks, Mike Venters, Tyler West, Joey Buice, Greg Long, Garry Hensley, Keith Allen, Jody Henson, Melanie Stephens, Melissa Darvish, Tyler Childers, Eric Wright, Ryan Sarks, Ron Price, Joby West, Jeff Hooper, Sharon Clark, Shayne Fowler, and Carleton Sherrer.

Members Harry Johnston and Becky Dabbs were not present at the meeting.

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 THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,823,535.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING PROJECT – PHASE 2 (SR 369 TO FORSYTH COUNTY LINE; GDOT PI#0002862).

MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY JOHN WORKMAN TO APPROVE THE LOW BID RECEIVED FROM MID-SOUTH BUILDERS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,823,535.00 FOR THE SR 20 WIDENING PROJECT – PHASE 2 (SR 369 TO FORSYTH COUNTY LINE; GDOT PI#0002862). All members present voted for the motion.

3. MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY BARRY MANSELL TO APPROVE THE 12/16/24 BOARD MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. All members present voted for the motion.

4. BETH JONES PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL REPORT. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $1,094,740.00 above budget projections for the period ending 10/31/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $288,575.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $3,970,248.00 for the period ending 10/31/24.

Mrs. Jones reported that total operating revenues are approximately $691,690.00 above budget projections for the period ending 11/30/24. Mrs. Jones reported that total operating expenses are approximately $437,667.00 below budget projections for the same period. Mrs. Jones reported year-to-date net income of $4,328,842.00 for the period ending 11/30/24.

5. CLINT BLACKWELL PRESENTED THE WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Blackwell reported an average daily treatment of 17.860 MGD for the month of December 2024 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 64.11” for the past twelve months.

6. MIKE VENTERS PRESENTED THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS REPORT. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 2.7 MGD at the Rose Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, as well as a total reuse monthly flow of 2.9 MG. Mr. Venters reported an average daily treatment of 5.9 MGD at the Fitzgerald Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an average daily treatment of 0.398 MGD at the Riverbend Wastewater Treatment Facility.

7. DAVID KUBALA PRESENTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT IN THE ABSENCE OF JENNIFER ARP. Mr. Kubala reported that no spills or overflows occurred during this reporting period.

8. GARRY HENSLEY PRESENTED THE CONSTRUCTION REPORT. Mr. Hensley noted that work on the Hwy. 140 road relocation project should be completed soon, and Authority crews are continuing work on the Dry Pond Road/Wild Azalea Trail water main project and the Cowart Mountain Trail water main project.

9. DWAYNE FOWLER PRESENTED THE GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

10. MOTION BY LISA WOODRUFF AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. All members present voted for the motion.

MOTION BY NANCY MARTIN AND SECOND BY LISA WOODRUFF TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION. All members present voted for the motion.

11. MOTION BY BARRY MANSELL AND SECOND BY NANCY MARTIN TO ADJOURN. All members present voted for the motion.