Mohawk Valley Water Authority – March 15 , 2010
Chairman DeLia called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Rocco Arcuri, Bruce Brodsky,
Vincent Coyne, Elis DeLia, Mitchell Ford, George Gaston, Nate Price, Nick Venero,
John Wallace and Michael Wicks. Don
Ryan arrived at 5:05 PM after approval of the minutes.
Bette Szesny arrived at 5:14 PM during Ms. Schreppel’s presentation.
Also Present: Edward Earl, James Korfonta, Dick Goodney, Connie Schreppel
and Donald Weimer.
Chairman DeLia presided and Suzanne Harmon took the minutes.
Approval of the February 22, 2010 Minutes:
Motion made by Mr. Brodsky to approve the minutes.
Seconded by: Mr. Venero.
Vote: (10) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(2) Absent - Mr. Ryan & Ms. Szesny
Motion Carried.
Mr. Becher explained that the next three resolutions are standard resolutions
approved at this time each year.
They pertain to the MVWA waiving back water charges on properties that are sold
by municipalities for tax foreclosures and then remarketed to new owners and put
back onto the tax rolls. Mr. Becher
stated that the three resolutions should be amended to say: that this resolution
shall be effective for fiscal year 2010-2011 and shall expire on March 31, 2011.
The three resolutions were approved as amended as follows:
Resolution: Water Charges on County
and City Owned One to Four Family Residential Structures
Moved by Mr. Arcuri Seconded by: Mr.
Ryan
Vote: (11) Ayes
(0) Nays (1) Absent
Motion Carried.
Resolution: Water Charges on County
and City Owned Commercial Properties
Moved by Mr. Venero Seconded by:
Mr. Brodsky
Vote: (11) Ayes
(0) Nays (1) Absent
Motion Carried.
Resolution: Water Charges on County
and City Owned Vacant Lots
Moved by Mr. Ford Seconded by: Mr.
Ryan
Vote: (11) Ayes
(0) Nays (1) Absent
Motion Carried.
Resolution: Research Agreement Dalhousie University, Halifax Nova Scotia
This study will enable MVWA to determine what fraction of natural organic matter
contributes to the formation of disinfection by-products that will exceed future
regulations effective 2012 and identify effective modifications to proposed
treatment techniques that could substantially increase the service life of the
Granular Activated Carbon filter media.
The FY 2010 Operating Budget includes $350,000 under line “Chemicals” for
use of GAC as a filter media. The
Water Quality department has recommended the research facilities of Dalhousie
University on a sole source basis for these services in the amount of $15,568.00
and shall be paid out of the Operating Budget line item for GAC Chemicals.
Moved by Mr. Coyne Seconded
by: Mr. Wicks
Vote: (12) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Absent
Motion Carried.
Review and Approval of the Investment Guidelines
The purpose of these Investment Guidelines is to establish guidelines that will
be used by the MVWA in the purchase of investments.
There are no changes recommended at this time.
Moved by Mr. Brodsky Seconded by:
Mr. Arcuri
Vote: (12) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Absent
Motion Carried.
Review and Approval of the Surplus Property Disposition Policy
This policy is derived from Section 1226-f(5) of the Water Authority’s enabling
act and the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005.
The MVWA disposes of surplus property which is no longer needed for the
accomplishment of its mission. This
policy establishes guidelines that the Water Authority will follow for disposing
of such property. This policy is
annually reviewed and approved by the Board.
Moved by Mr. Gaston Seconded
by: Mr. Brodsky
Vote: (12) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Absent
Motion Carried.
Committee Reports:
Capital Projects:
Mr. DeLia stated that the committee did
not meet this month.
Budget and Finance:
Mr. Arcuri stated that the committee
did meet to discuss the two policies that were on the agenda and adopted.
Mr. Korfonta had nothing further to add.
Personnel Committee:
Mr. Ryan stated that the committee did not meet this month.
Operations:
Mr. Price stated that the committee did meet this month.
The committee looked at three items; vehicle maintenance – 10 year
program, inventory auto maintenance and new storage facilities at Kemble Street.
Executive Director’s Report:
Mr. Becher stated that he will defer his report to Executive Session due to it
relating to litigation.
Chairman DeLia stated that the Board will be going into Executive Session to
consult with the MVWA attorney’s to discuss litigation.
Motion made by Mr. Brodsky to go into Executive Session at 5:35PM.
Seconded by Mr. Wicks.
Vote: (12) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Absent
Motion Carried.
Executive Session:
The Board went into Executive Session at 5:45 PM.
In Executive Session the Board voted
unanimously to authorize the MVWA’s attorney to take further action in the
litigation with the Canal Corporation.
Motion made by Mr. Brodsky to come out of Executive Session at 6:36 PM.
Seconded by Ms. Szesny.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Harmon, Secretary
