735 Randolph Street  
Detroit, Michigan 48226  
glwater.legistar.com  
Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Operations and Resources Committee  
Wednesday, March 13, 2024  
11:00 AM  
Zoom Telephonic Meeting  
1. Call To Order  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
3 - Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Director Brian Baker, and Director John J. Zech  
Present:  
3. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
2024-110  
A.  
February 14, 2024 Operations and Resources Committee Meeting  
Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Minutes - February 14, 2024 Operations and Resources Committee  
Meeting  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the February 14, 2024  
Operations and Resources Committee Meeting Minutes.  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Public Comment  
6. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2024-109  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2024-037  
A.  
Contract No. 2301775  
Snow Removal and De-Icing Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 23011775 Procurement Board Report  
2301775 Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
2301775 Vendor Response Follow-up  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-084  
B.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 1802499  
Water Works Park HVAC Improvements  
CIP #115005 / BCE Score: 76.0  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-085  
C.  
Contract No. 2304915  
Ferric Chloride  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2304915 Procurement Board Report-RFB  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-086  
D.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-168  
Rehabilitation of Conveyance System Interceptors and Trunk  
Sewers  
CIP #260205/BCE Score: 60.3  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-087  
E.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2102824  
Rehabilitation of Northwest Interceptor - 8 Mile Road to Tireman  
CIP #260205/BCE Score: 60.3  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-088  
F.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5  
Contract No. 1903601  
Yard Piping Engineering Services  
CIP #216006/BCE: 79.0  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-089  
G.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 2004082  
Rehabilitation of Woodward Sewer System  
CIP #260207/BCE Score: 76.8  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-090  
H.  
Contract No. 2302932  
Incineration Complex II Conveyor System Fire Protection  
Improvements  
I&E  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2302932. Procurement Board Report (002)  
2302932.Cost Tabulation  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-091  
I.  
Proposed Change Order No. 5  
Contract No. 1903598  
Construction Manager at Risk for the Assessment and  
Rehabilitation of WRRF Yard Piping and Underground Utilities  
CIP #216006/BCE Score: 79.0  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-093  
J.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2102026  
Aura Smart Water Technology Platform  
O&M  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Planning Services  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-095  
K.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 2000274-1  
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Implementation  
Services  
O&M  
Jeffrey Small  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Information Technology  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-097  
L.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2203412  
Consultant Services for Workday Project  
O&M  
Jeffrey Small  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Information Technology  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-098  
M.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s LINEAR SYSTEM INTEGRITY PROGRAM (LSIP)  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Attachments: GLWA Resolution 2024-098 in support of GLWA LSIP FY 25.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-099  
N.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s OAKWOOD DISTRICT INTERCOMMUNITY RELIEF  
SEWER MODIFICATION PROJECT  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-099 in support of GLWA Oakwood  
Project.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-100  
O.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’S 7 MILE SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-100 in support of GLWA seven mile sewer  
rehabilitation.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-101  
P.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s DOWNRIVER TRANSMISSION LOOP  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Attachments: GLWA Resolution 2024-101 in support of downriver loop.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-102  
Q.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON ENHANCED  
CONVENTIONAL WATER TREATMENT  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-102 in support of Carbon Enhanced  
Conventional Water Treatment.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-103  
R.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s FREUD & CONNERS CREEK PUMP STATION  
REHABILITATION PROJECT  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-103 in support of Freud and Connor Pump  
Station Improvements.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-104  
S.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s 96-INCH WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN  
RELOCATION AND ISOLATION VALVE INSTALLATIONS  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-104 in support of GLWA 96 inch main  
replacement.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-105  
T.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE AND PERFORM A FOX  
CREEK ENCLOSURE CONDITION ASSESSMENT  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2024-105 in support of Fox Creek Enclosure  
assessment.docx  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 21, 2024  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Operations and Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for  
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.  
11. Information  
None  
12. Other Matters  
There were no other matters.  
13. Adjournment  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.