Mohawk Valley Water Authority – September 19, 2011
Chairman DeLia called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Bruce Brodsky, Vincent Coyne,
Elis DeLia, Mitch Ford, George Gaston, Luke Lewis, Steven Smith and Scott
Williams. Absent: Mark Ford, Bette
Szesny and Dr. Wicks. Rocco Arcuri
arrived at 5:09 PM after the Auditor’s report. Also
Present: Edward Earl, Scott Gorgas, James Korfonta, Dick Goodney and Mike Ryan.
Chairman DeLia presided and Suzanne Harmon took the minutes.
Approval of the August 15, 2011 Minutes:
Motion made by Mr. Gaston to approve the minutes.
Seconded by: Mr. Brodsky
Vote: (8) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(4) Absent Motion
Carried.
Presentation by Independent Auditors of the Financial Report Year Ended March
31, 2011
Carl Newton with Marvin and Company, P.C., certified public accountants and
consultants gave an overview of the audit they did at the MVWA.
Mr. Newton stated that they audited the accompanying combined statements
of net assets of the Authority as of March 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related
combined statements of revenue, expenses, and changes in net assets and cash
flows for the years then ended.
These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the Authority’s
management. The accountant’s
responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements
based on their audits. In the
accountant’s opinion, the combined financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the MVWA and the changes in their
net assets and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles.
Resolution: Construction Contract
for Replacement of Roof Systems for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Luke Road
Pump Station and the Kemble Street Parts Storage Building
The Board’s current Capital Improvement Plan calls for replacement of roof
systems at three MVWA facilities including the WTP, Luke Road Pump Station and
the Kemble Street parts building due to failing conditions. The work on the
three buildings will be accomplished under a single general construction
contract. The project will include
asbestos abatement, removal of the old roof materials and replacement with
insulated membrane type roof systems.
The construction will occur this Fall, next Spring and Summer 2012.
Bids were received from three roof contractors.
The contract is awarded to Pulver Roofing, Utica, NY in the amount of
$523,000, which sum is to be paid as a capital improvement out of the Board’s
Capital Improvement fund.
Moved by Mr. Coyne to approve.
Seconded by Mr. Brodsky.
Vote: (9) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(3) Absent
Motion Carried.
Ratification of Chairman’s Approval:
Additional Hydraulic Modeling Analysis by CH2MHILL for Chipfab Site
The MVWA Transmission System Hydraulic Model is being updated to provide SUNYIT
information on the impacts of potential Chip Fab development on their campus.
The cost is $7,450 by CH2MHILL who developed and calibrated the original
Model. If CH2MHILL does this work
all the proposed new tanks and control facilities will be incorporated into the
Model. Due to the need to expedite
the analysis, approval was given to CH2MHILL after conferring with the Board
Chair.
Moved by Mr. Brodsky to approve.
Seconded by Mr. Arcuri
Vote: (9) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(3) Absent
Motion Carried.
Ratification of Chairman’s Approval: Change Order for Canal Crossing Project
Canal crossing mains – one boring has been completed on the West side pipeline
and the 24” polyethylene pipe has been pulled across.
During this operation, soil settlement was observed due to saturated
soils and it is proposed to install sheeting on the East side crossing to avoid
endangering the 36” concrete high pressure main.
The sheeting cost was an add to the contract of $72,501 and was discussed
with the Board Chair as noted above before approval.
There is sufficient project budget to cover the sheeting and any
remaining work.
Moved by Mr. Arcuri to approve.
Seconded by Mr. Brodsky.
Vote: (9) Ayes
(0) Nays (0) Abstain
(3) Absent
Motion Carried.
Committee Reports:
Capital Projects:
The committee did not meet this month.
Budget and Finance:
Mr. Korfonta stated that he will have the budget calendar out to the Board next
month. Consumption is down by 3%
and cash flow is good.
Personnel Committee:
The committee did not meet this month.
Executive Director’s Report:
·
Litigation Update – Oral arguments will be held on October 18 for the Court of
Claims case at the Appellate Division in Albany.
The Canal Corporation is no longer opposing our intervening.
·
The MVWA staff has analyzed the data on the manganese discolored water problems
that the MVWA experienced. The MVWA
has determined the extent of the problem and duration within geographic
locations. Chairman DeLia would
like it to go to the Finance Committee and then bring back to the Board with
recommendations.
·
Mr. Becher received a copy of a proposed resolution by Councilmen Vescera and
Zecca regarding hydrofracking restrictions in the Mohawk Valley watershed. Mr.
Becher supports this resolution and the Chairman agreed.
·
Mr. Becher received a letter from Marc Butler that had three proposals to the
Mohawk ValleyRegionalEconomicDevelopmentCouncil.
Take 4 million dollars to: 1) design a new Gray Dam, 2) A study of Hinckley
Reservoir volume and 3) assist the Water Authority with low level water pumping.
Mr. Becher provided some preliminary comments to the Council Chairs on
why they are a bad idea.
·
The Teamster Union negotiations have been finalized and an agreement is needed
with the Management Union. There
are a group of approximately 20 unrepresented employees waiting to see if they
will receive retro pay. Mr. Becher
would like to take the issues to the Personnel Committee for discussion and will
update the Board next month.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Suzanne M. Harmon, Secretary
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
