H. Bernard Franks

The meeting included a presentation from Sterling Capital regarding the investment performance of the OPEB Trust. A key discussion point involved the proposed transfer of the Plan's trustee, custodian, and related fiduciary responsibilities from Truist Financial Corporation (via its subsidiary Sterling Capital Management) to Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, doing business as Principal Trust Company, due to Truist's announced exit from institutional retirement and custody businesses. The Board unanimously passed a motion to appoint and transition the Plan to Principal Trust Company, with the transition expected between December 5 and 8, 2025.

The Board meeting agenda was amended to remove Recognitions and a New Business item regarding FY2025 Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation Projects. Key actions included the approval to purchase the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Aeration Assembly from Parkinson Corporation for $271,920. Additionally, the Board approved the sole source purchase of two pumps from Xylem Water Solution USA, Inc. for the W.B. Casey Influent Water & Transfer Pump; approved a transfer of prior year stormwater funds ($667,644) to increase the Capital Project Budget; and reallocated $700,000 in FY 2025 Water Main Installation, Extension & Emergency funds for Flint River emergency repairs. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss Legal and Personnel matters.

The meeting involved adding Huie Nature Preserve Foundation Board Re-Appointments to New Business. Key discussions included a Financial Update for the period ending April 30, 2025, which was for information only. The Board approved the re-appointment of three Foundation Board Appointees for a one-year term, and subsequently elected new Officers for a one-year term, including a new Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Updates were also presented regarding the Campground/Archery Project Plans, Permitting Challenges, Funding Challenges, Grants, GOSP Grant Change Request, Tourist Accommodations, and a recommendation for Principal Engineer staff augmentation to be funded by CCWA.

The meeting included presentations and discussions on various topics, including a year review of accomplishments, a progress update on the 2020 Strategic Master Plan, Lead and Copper Requirements, a Water Production Facility and PFAS Strategy Update, the Strategic Master Plan Current Outlook, a Financial Strategy for FY2023-FY2024, and the Proposed Budget Request for FY2023-FY2024. Capital Expenditures and Major Initiatives for FY2023-FY2024 were presented by CCWA Directors. The board also discussed and approved the modification of an existing contract with Romero Consulting, LLC. An executive session was held to discuss land and legal issues, and subsequent actions related to the executive session were approved. Updates were provided by the Purchasing Manager on the SLBE program, by the Customer Accounts Director on payment strategies, and by the General Manager on the AMI Procurement and Participation.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An amendment to the Jonesboro and Noah's Ark Pump Station Design Task Order was awarded to Hazen and Sawyer. The PFAS Treatment Technology Evaluation Task Order was awarded to Jacobs Engineering Group. Authorization was granted to utilize a Georgia Department of Administrative Services contract for the Headquarters Site Reconfiguration Project, and an amendment was awarded for the Walnut Creek Lift Station Services During Construction Task Order to Hazen and Sawyer. Additionally, the purchase of a Valve Maintenance Trailer from Wachs Utility Products was approved. The board entered an executive session to discuss legal matters and later approved the minutes from the executive session and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Grant Resolution.