Mohawk Valley Water Authority – December 15,2008
Chairman Gaston called the meeting to order at 5:09 PM and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Rocco Arcuri, Bruce Brodsky,
Vincent Coyne,
Chairman Gaston presided and Suzanne Harmon took the minutes.
Approval of the November 17, 2008 Minutes:
Motion made by: Mr. Trevisani
Seconded by: Mr. Ryan
Vote: (11) Ayes
(0) Nays
(0) Abstain (1) Absent
Motion carried.
Update from Ms. Schreppel on Granular Activated Carbon
History of Recent MVWA Studies:
Evaluated ways to meet two major pending federal drinking water rules:
Long-term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and
Stage 2 Disinfectants/Disinfection by-product rule
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DBP Control Options Study – completed 2001
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TANCS Study – completed 2003
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Nitrification Control Study – completed 2004
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Chloramines System Pre-Design – completed 2005
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Chloramines Conversion Master Plan – draft completed
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Corrosion pipe loop testing – completed 2008
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GAC Pilot and Full Scale Studies – on going
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Major system changes required to comply with rules; need in place before 2011
Service Line Program
Mr. Becher stated that there is no solid proposal as of yet for the Board to
vote on.
Mr. Coyne would like a rational for this program from Mr. Becher when it is
presented.
Mr. Brodsky would like alternatives to this program and also a legal opinion on
this.
Committee Reports:
Capital Projects:
Mr. DeLia stated that the committee did
not meet this month.
Budget and Finance:
Mr. Brodsky stated that there is a
slight deficit but the MVWA will have a balanced budget for this year.
Mr. Korfonta stated that revenue wise we are on track but still a little
below consumption level. Expenses
are reasonable for this time of year.
There is a summary sheet in your binder from the Board budget workshop meeting
held on 12/11 with initial items identified by the Board of Directors and will
be discussed again at the next budget workshop.
The rate increase is now at about 5 ½%.
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December 18, 2008 at 5:00 PM – Finance and Budget Committee meeting on
Management Letter and Audit Recommendations and its impact on 2009/10 budget.
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January 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM – Final Board Budget Workshop including review of
proposed changes in fees and service charges and approval of draft for Rate
Hearing consideration.
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January 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM – MVWA Public Rate Hearing
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January 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM – MVWA Board meeting review of public hearing,
annual budget, amendments and individual items needing consideration on the
agenda, plus approval vote.
Mr. Ryan asked the Executive Director to issue a no travel policy and reduce
expenses that are not necessary at this time.
Mr. Brodsky did not think it was necessary at this time.
Mr. Becher stated that he will be putting a memo out to MVWA staff regarding
reducing travel and expenses.
Personnel Committee:
Mr. Ryan stated that the committee met this month and the Board will go
into Executive Session to discuss
committee recommendations.
Operations:
Mr. Price stated that the committee did not meet this month.
Executive Director’s Report:
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Update on Lawsuit: Mr. Becher stated that he is waiting for Judge Hestor to
release his findings, which he has 60 days to do.
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Update on Bond Sale: The MVWA will
be shipping the final bond package for the closing out on 12/16.
$10.6 million dollars will be deposited in the MVWA construction by
12/18 so the engineering department and lab can continue working on the
water storage tanks and work at the treatment plant.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM.
Ms. Szesny moved to adjourn the meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss
a personnel matter at 6:12 PM.
Seconded by: Mr. Brodsky.
Mr. Brodsky moved to come out of Executive Session.
Seconded by: Mr. DeLia.
In executive session the Board voted to increase the salary for the Executive
Secretary for the coming year by 3.0% to take effect upon her anniversary date.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Harmon, Secretary
