Mohawk Valley Water Authority – June 8, 2009
Chairman Gaston called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Bruce Brodsky, Vincent Coyne,
Chairman Gaston presided until Election of Officers and then Mr. DeLia took over
as Chairman after the Election of Officers. Suzanne
Harmon took the minutes.
Executive Session:
Chairman Gaston moved to go into
Executive Session at 5:06 PM to discuss pending litigation with the MVWA’s
counsel. Seconded by: Mr. Coyne.
Motion made by Mr. Snyder to come out of Executive Session at 5:46 PM.
Seconded by: Mr. Trevisani
Motion Carried.
Motion made in Executive Session by Mr. DeLia to re-argue the motion and file a
Notice of Appeal. Seconded by Bruce
Brodsky.
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays
(0) Abstain (4)
Absent
Motion carried.
Approval of the May 18, 2009 Minutes:
Motion made by: Mr. Brodsky Seconded
by: Mr. DeLia
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays
(0) Abstain (4) Absent
Motion Carried.
Election of Officers:
Mr. Trevisani nominated Elis DeLia for the Chairman position, seconded by Mr.
Coyne
Mr. Trevisani nominated Bruce Brodsky for the Vice Chairman position, seconded
by Mr. Coyne.
Mr. Brodsky nominated Rocco Arcuri for the Treasurer position, seconded by Mr.
Trevisani.
Mr. Coyne nominated Suzanne Harmon for re-election to the Secretary position,
seconded by
Ms. Szesny. A vote was taken.
All the members were in favor and the motions carried.
The Board congratulated Mr. Gaston for the fine job he did as Chairman.
Resolution: Award of Contract for
Mr. Goodney stated that the MVWA’s CIP includes the Walker Road Pump Station
Improvements Project the scope of which includes pump replacements, control and
electrical upgrades to improve service reliability in the Smith Hill tank
service areas. The electrical
upgrades include replacement of the original 80+ year old electric service, new
interior wiring and pump conductors, new connects and a manual connection for a
portable emergency generator and electrical design.
A proposal was provided by Towne Engineering that totaled $4,800, $3,680
for design, cost estimates, bid document preparation and material submittal
reviews, plus $1,120 for the field construction observation phase.
A contract for the above electrical engineering services is awarded to
Town Engineering,
Mr. Snyder would like a Conflict of Interest form attached.
Motion made by: Mr. Coyne
Seconded by: Mr. Trevisani
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays
(0) Abstain (4)
Absent
Motion Carried.
Investment Statement for the Fiscal Year Ending 3/31/09
Mr. Korfonta stated that this is an investment statement of the MVWA trust
funds. The Public Authorities Law
requires that the MVWA provide the Board with Statements every quarter for
approval, this statement is for the year.
Motion made by: Mr. Brodsky
Seconded by: Mr. DeLia
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays
(0) Abstain (4)
Absent
Motion Carried.
Committee Reports:
Capital Projects:
Mr. DeLia stated that the committee did
not meet this month due to a lack of agenda items.
Budget and Finance:
Mr. Brodsky stated that the committee
did not meet this month. Mr.
Korfonta stated that revenue is on track, consumption is down and the MVWA is
monitoring that.
Personnel Committee:
The committee did not meet but will be having a meeting on June 9 at
Noon.
Operations:
The committee did not meet this month.
Executive Director’s Report:
Mr. Becher stated that he covered everything in executive session and has no
further report.
Old Business:
Mr. Snyder asked if the Deerfield Tank is on site yet, Mr. Goodney stated that
the tank will turn over on 6/9/09.
Mr. Brodsky would like the media at the site for PR.
Mr. Trevisani asked if anything will be done near the Sitrin Home regarding low
water pressure. Mr. Weimer stated
that the MVWA needs to replace one 6” valve and then customers in that area will
have increased water pressure. This
should take place by the end of the summer.
Mr. Snyder would like to have the GIS Presentation at the August Board meeting.
The GPS Presentation will be on the agenda for the July Board meeting.
The next Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009.
Motion made to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 PM by Mr. Brodsky.
Seconded by: Mr. Snyder.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Harmon, Secretary
