Mohawk Valley Water Authority – July 26, 2010
Chairman DeLia called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Rocco Arcuri, Bruce Brodsky,
Elis DeLia, Mitch Ford, Ms. Szesny and Michael Wicks.
Absent: Vincent Coyne, Don Ryan and John Wallace.
George Gaston arrived at 5:05 PM and Luke Lewis arrived at 5:11 PM.
Also Present: Edward Earl, James Korfonta, Dick Goodney, Connie Schreppel
and Mike Ryan.
Chairman DeLia presided and Suzanne Harmon took the minutes.
Approval of the June 21, 2010 Minutes:
Motion made by Mr. Brodsky to approve the minutes.
Seconded by: Mr. Arcuri.
Vote: (7) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(5) Absent Motion Carried.
Resolution: Award of WTP
Installation Contract to Eastern Energy Systems for Lighting Efficiency Upgrades
under NYSERDA/National Grid Grant
The MVWA WTP in Prospect has the original lighting fixtures and lamps installed
in 1991 and an Energy Conservation Audit conducted by Eastern Energy Solutions
shows significant cost savings and lighting performance improvements resulting
from changing out the fixtures and lamps with new, high efficiency units.
The NY State Energy Research and Development Authority and National Grid
support projects of this type through incentive grants that will pay for
approximately $6,140.00 of installation costs.
The total project cost is $25,598.66 and the estimated NG program
incentives are $6,140.00; therefore total net cost to MVWA will be $19,458.66.
The Board authorizes its Executive Director to award said installation
services contract not to exceed $25,598.66 to Eastern Energy Services and
execute the National Grid funding application.
The sum to be paid as a capital improvement out of the Board’s Capital
Improvement Fund.
Motion made by: Dr. Wicks
Seconded by: Mr. Price
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(4) Absent
Motion Carried.
Oriskany Street Water Main Break – Pavement Restoration, Cost and Funding
Mr. Goodney stated that there was a water main break on Saturday, July 10, 2010
on Oriskany Street. Mr. Goodney
presented a map of the affected area.
The 8” main break on Oriskany Street (NY State road) was releasing water
at the rate of 5 million gallons per day before it was shut-off two hours after
the break. Estimated costs to
repair the break and the surrounding road structures is in the range of $100,000
to $150,000. A more accurate dollar
amount will be realized as the next days go by and final restoration is complete
Mr. Korfonta stated that there is a balance in an Operations and Maintenance
Reserve Fund which requires Board approval for expenditures.
Mr. Arcurri recommended paying for the road repairs out of the operating
budget and take it out of the reserve fund at the end of the year, if necessary.
The Board agreed.
Luke Lewis arrived at 5:11 PM. Chairman
DeLia introduced Luke who is appointed by the Town of Kirkland and welcomed him
to the MVWA Board.
Committee Reports:
Capital Projects:
Chairman DeLia stated that the committee
did meet last week and dealt with items # 4 & 5 on the agenda.
There is a capital project update and Chairman DeLia has nothing else to
add.
Budget and Finance:
Mr. Arcuri stated that the committee
did meet and discussed four items.
·
The first item was the main break on Oriskany Street, which Mr. Goodney already
discussed.
·
The second item was review of Audited Financial Statements ended March 31, 2010.
A more detailed review of the financial statements and audit report will
be made by the auditors at the Audit Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
at 3:30 PM. All covenants were met
and cash flow is healthy going forward.
·
The third item is Review of Monthly Financial Report ending June 30, 2010.
Consumption is down 1.5 million cubic feet for the year.
This is compared to 6 million cubic feet reduction in the first quarter
of last year. Cash flow is a
positive $200,000 primarily due to timing of expense payouts.
·
The fourth item is a Schedule for Review of Water Rates and Fees.
Mr. Korfonta had a schedule identifying all rates and fees currently
approved by the Board. It shows a
plan over the next six months to review a group of fees at each finance
committee meeting. There is a
template showing a format used to identify, explain and analyze each separate
fee. When completed, there will be
a book that can be referenced showing all fees charged by the Water Authority
with a cost analysis or justification for charging the fee.
Mr. Korfonta introduced Peter Fiorillo as the MVWA’s Deputy Controller.
The Board welcomed Peter.
Personnel Committee:
Chairman DeLia stated that the committee did not meet this month.
Operations:
Chairman DeLia stated that the committee did not meet this month.
·
There will be a Personnel Committee meeting the week of August 9.
Mr. Becher and Mr. Santry will be discussing the early retirement
incentive offered by the State of New York and will have a recommendation for
the Board next month.
·
A motion was filed to intervene in the claim filed by Erie Hydro against the
State for alleged financial losses in September-October 2007.
Still waiting for a decision from the
Judge.
Chairman DeLia adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Harmon, Secretary
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
