Governing Body
The Authority is governed by a five person board of directors. Two board members are appointed by the Butts County Board of Commissioners. The cities of Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg each appoint a single board member.
The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Authority's main office on the Square in Jackson at 5:30p.m. The public is always welcome to attend. The entrance to the meeting room is at 111 North Oak Street.
Next Regular Board Meeting - March 11, 2010
Summary of February 9, 2010, Board Meeting:
Call to Order - Chairman White called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board members present were J. B. White, Harvey Norris, Bob Harris, Wesley Keber & Burt Jones; citizen Robbie Letson; representing Rindt, McDuff Associates was Mike Lott; representing Butts County Board of Commissioners was Dr. Alan White; staff members present were Marcie Seleb & Joyce Hosey.
Opening Prayer
Mr. Norris opened the meeting with a prayer.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings
Mr. Harris made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the January 12, 2010 meeting and approve the same. This was seconded by Mr. Keber and approved unanimously.
Presentation on Sewer Layout for I-75 Corridor - Mike Lott
Mr. Lott introduced himself and went over the project layout with the Board members. He supplied maps for the Board to see the projected sewer layout for the I-75 corridor.
Request to Cross Bucksnort LAS Property - Robbie Letson
Mr. Letson introduced himself to the Board and requested permission to cross Bucksnort LAS property to get to Letson property, so he would not have to go 1.7 miles around to get to his property. The Board advised him that they were leaving it in the Authority’s attorney’s hands and that they would have something in writing for him by the end of next week.
Updated Request for Extension on Isaac Head Road
Jeff Stewart was able to get eight commitments for water extension on Isaac Head Road and asked that the Authority accept the petition. This would move Isaac Head Road to number one on the priority list. A motion was made by Mr. Keber to proceed with tap letters. This was seconded by Mr. Norris and approved unanimously.
Consider EPS STAG Grant Projects for Congressman Jim Marshall
Congressman Jim Marshall has asked for projects for the Environmental Protection Service State & Tribal Assistant Grant by February 20, 2010. Ms. Seleb advised the Board that individual grants would be around $500,000, but that funding chances were slim. She was directed to proceed with applications for gravity sewer on Highway 16 and an elevated tank for the northwest area of the county.
Manager’s Report
Update on In-House Projects
- West Ball Road - Extension should be finished with main within the week - weather permitting
System Maintenance - Valve and hydrant marking, valve exercising, hydrant flow markingContinue to change out and rebuild old metersCleaning out sludge lagoons at Burford Plant
- Riverview Sewer - Blasting & digging since January 26, 2010; Rental generator on site for two weeks for lift station
- Colwell Road Connector - Moving along with Department of Corrections easement,Bidding out pipe & bore this month - for Board approval
Operation Statistics
Ms. Seleb went over the water and sewer statistics for the month of January 2010. Water billing was up $21,600 from December at $214,134, with a customer base of 5,199. Sewer billing for January 2010 was up $12,800 from December at $41,933 with a customer base of 126.
The average daily water pumped to the Authority, Jackson and Jenkinsburg from the Ocmulgee and Stewart plants were 2.1 MGD, with maximum of 2.4 MGD. The rolling 12-month average loss is 12.1%. The total amount of water pumped in January 2010 per plant was: Ocmulgee - 60 MG; Stewart - 5 MG. The average wastewater sprayed at the Bucksnort Ranch LAS was .249/.550 MGD with a maximum 7-day effluent of .309/.550 MGD.
Financial Report
Ms. Seleb went over the financial summary for Water & Sewer Operations, Water and Sewer Capital Recovery Fees, and SPLOST through January 2010.
Review Bills Paid
Board members reviewed check registers and credit card statements for the month of January 2010.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Norris to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. This was seconded by Mr. Harris and approved unanimously.
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