Douglasville-Douglas County Water And Sewer Authority

The agenda includes opening remarks, a public comment period, and discussions on workers compensation insurance renewal, Cogsdale billing system maintenance renewal, and the Dog River Reservoir Expansion Project. The meeting also covers the Series 2025 Bond Resolution, necessary documents, and the discussion of the Preliminary Official Statement.

The Board of Directors meeting included reports on chemical bids for water and wastewater operations, which came in under budget. The board approved a resolution awarding the annual bid for gate valves and fire hydrants to Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Additionally, a resolution was passed to award the bid for annual dry and liquid treatment chemicals for fiscal year 2025 to various vendors.

The board meeting included updates on the Southside Force Main Rehabilitation Phase I Project, which is now complete and back in service. There were reports of two major spills due to heavy storms, one at the South Central Influent Lift Station and another at Sitka Drive. The Authority is progressing with property acquisition for the Dog River Reservoir Expansion Project. The board discussed a resolution authorizing the implementation of a Purchasing Card Program with Synovus Bank, and another resolution awarding the bid for the Indian Trail Stormwater Improvement Project to HD Excavations & Utilities, LLC. There was also a discussion on a bipartisan infrastructure bill and its potential benefits for cities, counties, and authorities.

The board discussed the budget, setting its approval for the June 14, 2022 meeting, and confirmed the Fall Workshop for October 21-22. Updates were provided on resolutions, including cost increases for hydrants and valves, higher-than-expected bids for chemicals, and an updated appraisal price for an easement related to the Southside Bypass project. The board approved resolutions for a purchase order to Verizon Wireless, the annual bid for gate valves and fire hydrants to Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., the bid for annual dry and liquid treatment chemicals to various vendors, and the use of eminent domain for a temporary construction easement for the Southside Bypass project. The Authority received the Partners in Education's Partner Legacy Award.

The Board meeting included the approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting. The Board's Spring Workshop was discussed. Resolutions were adopted to authorize the rollover of annual pipe installation contracts and an agreement with Douglas County for reimbursement of water line relocation costs. Recognition was given to Chairman Peggy Baugh for her service to the Authority.