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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Thursday, May 28, 2026  
2:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
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1. Call to Order  
Chairperson Zech called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
5 -  
Present:  
Excused:  
Chairperson John J. Zech, Vice-Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, Secretary Freman  
Hendrix, Director Gary Brown, and Director Mark Miller  
1 - Director Brian Baker  
3. Consent Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Deputy CEO, stated that the Legal Committee has requested  
to move items 8. E. - W. under New Business to the Consent Matters, where they  
will then become items 3C. viii. - xxvi.  
There being no objections by the Board, the requested items were moved to 3C.  
Consent Matters.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
2026-211  
i.  
April 22, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Minutes - April 22, 2026 Board of Directors Meeting  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Item for Consent)  
2026-210  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
Attachments: Communication from Ken Jarzynski  
Communication from PM O'Halloran  
Communication from Robert Warner.Water Main  
Communicationfrom Kathleen Green.Thank you to GLWA!  
Highland Park 5-8-26 GLWA Cost Pool Task Force Denial  
Haggerty Sub to CEO  
Haggerty Sub to CEO2  
Haggerty Sub to bpatton  
Haggerty Sub to klawrence  
Hagerty Sub to kschlutow  
Haggerty Sub to SHVUA  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
2026-168  
i.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2303968/SCN-0000352  
96-Inch Water Transmission Main Relocation Project - 84-Inch Triple  
Offset Ball Valve Procurement  
CIP #122004 / BCE Score: 77.50  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-169  
ii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. 1900995/SCN-0000099  
Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Equipment  
O&M  
Navid Mehram and Christopher Nastally  
Wastewater Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-170  
iii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. 2201744/SCN-0000118  
Front Entrance Rehabilitation at the Water Resource Recovery  
Facility  
CIP #260903 / BCE Score: 52.40  
Navid Mehram and Christopher Nastally  
Wastewater Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-171  
iv.  
Requisition No. REQ-0003276  
Crane Maintenance, Repair and Inspection Services  
O&M  
Navid Mehram and Christopher Nastally  
Wastewater Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: REQ-0003276.Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents (002)  
REQ-0003276.Procurement Board Report (01)  
REQ-0003276.Vendor Response Follow-up (01)  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-177  
v.  
Requisition No. REQ-0008979  
VMware Live Recovery  
O&M  
Jeffrey Small  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Information Technology  
Attachments: REQ-0008979 Procurement Board Report  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-172  
vi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2100822/SCN-0000369  
Rialto Warehouse Lease Agreement  
O&M  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-187  
vii.  
FY 2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments for May 2026 and  
Proposed Budget Amendment Resolution  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7C0 FY 2026 4th Quarter Budget Amendment Communication.pdf  
7C2 FY 2026 4th Quarter Budget Amendment Report.pdf  
7C3 FY 2026 4th Quarter Budget Amendment Resolution.docx  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Adopted  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-173  
viii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Contract  
CS-2102200 (Wade Trim Associates, Inc.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-174  
ix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102207  
(Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-175  
x.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102331  
(Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-176  
xi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102518  
(Zausmer, P.C.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-206  
xii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2302751  
(Zausmer, P.C.)  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-207  
xiii.  
Settlement of Great Lakes Water Authority v. Goch Properties, LLC,  
et al. Case No. 24-010113 - CC for an Easement Necessary for the  
NOCSOS Project  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-163  
xiv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 7 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Novi  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Novi Water Contract Am 7 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-164  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Grosse Pointe Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Grosse Pointe Park Water Contract Am 2 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-165  
xvi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Sylvan Lake  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Sylvan Lake Water Contract Am 5 EX B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-166  
xvii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Madison Heights  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Madison Heights Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-167  
xviii.  
xix.  
xx.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Wixom  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Wixom Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-178  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Ferndale  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Ferndale Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-179  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Harper Woods  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Harper Woods Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-180  
xxi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Walled Lake  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Walled Lake Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-183  
xxii.  
xxiii.  
xxiv.  
xxv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Grosse Pointe Woods  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Grosse Pointe Woods Water Contract Am 6 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-184  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Keego Harbor  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Keego Harbor Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-185  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Oak Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Oak Park Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-186  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with Grosse  
Ile Township  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Grosse Ile Twp Water Contract Am 2 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-192  
xxvi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Allen Park  
Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Allen Park Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2026.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Agenda  
William M. Wolfson, Deputy CEO, requested to take the CEO's Report, which is  
item 11A., as item 5B., which would be the next action after you approve the  
Consent Matters, and we would also note that item 13A., which is a Closed  
Session Attorney-Client Communication(s), is not necessary today, so we ask that  
it be removed from the Agenda.  
Chairperson Zech requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (Items 3A.i, 3Bi., and 3C. i. - xxvi.)  
Chairperson Zech requested a Motion to Approve the Consent Matters.  
A motion was made by Director Miller, seconded by Director Brown, to approve  
the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
B. CEO's Report  
2026-213  
i.  
CEO Report - May 28, 2026  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO Report - May 28, 2026 and Attachment  
Prior to presenting the CEO's Report, CEO Coffey gave recognition to several  
GLWA Team Members that were instrumental in the response to the 42-inch  
water main break, which occurred on May 10, 2026 at approximately 1:30 a.m. in  
River Woods Park in Auburn Hills.  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
6. Public Comment  
Jay Juergensen came before the Board with concerns regarding the  
Jefferson-Chalmers project.  
Nicole Johnson addressed the Board with concerns regarding the  
Jefferson-Chalmers project.  
7. Old Business  
None  
8. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
2026-212  
A.  
Presentation: 2026 Bond Transaction Report  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: GLWA Board Presentation 2026 Bond Deal.pdf  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2026-147  
B.  
Resolution for Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing Issuance  
and Sale of Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds in an  
Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $107,562,667 (Ordinance 2026-04)  
for FY 2027 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Projects  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7A1 AC Memo - Approval of Series Ordinance 2026-SRF-4-5 GLWA  
Hubbell Sthfld & WRRF Imp. (CIP 273001 & 213006).pdf  
7A2a Attachment 1 - Table 1.pdf  
7A2b Attachment 2 - Table 1.pdf  
7A3 Series Ordinance 2026-SRF-4-5 GLWA Hubbell Sthfld & WRRF  
Imp. (CIP 273001 & 213006).docx  
7A4 Resolution Approving 2026-SRF-4-5 GLWA Hubbell Sthfld &  
WRRF Imp. (CIP 273001 & 213006).docx  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Zech, Vice-Chairperson Quadrozzi, Secretary Hendrix, Director Brown,  
and Director Miller  
1 - Director Baker  
Excused:  
2026-188  
C.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds in  
an  
Aggregate  
Amount  
Not  
to  
Exceed  
$12,963,500 (Ordinance  
2026-05) for FY 2026 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Projects  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7A1 AC Memo - Approval of Series Ordinance 2026-05 CWSRF  
DWSD Sewer Rehab (SRF 6026-01).pdf  
7A3 Series Ordinance 2026-05 CWSRF DWSD Sewer Rehab (SRF  
6026-01).pdf  
7A4 Resolution Approving Series Ordinance 2026-05 CWSRF DWSD  
Sewer Rehab (SRF 6026-01).docx  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Zech, Vice-Chairperson Quadrozzi, Secretary Hendrix, Director Brown,  
and Director Miller  
1 - Director Baker  
Excused:  
2026-189  
D.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an  
Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $59,294,865 (Ordinance 2026-06)  
for FY 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Projects  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7B1 AC Memo - Approval of DWSRF Series Ordinance 2026-06  
DWSD Water Main Rep. (SRF 7932-01) & LSLR (SRF 7932-02).pdf  
7B2a Attachment 1.pdf  
7B2b Attachment 2.pdf  
7B3 Series Ordinance 2026-06 DWSRF DWSD 7932-01  
&7932-02).pdf  
7B4 Resolution Approving DWSRF Series Ordinance 2026-06 DWSD  
7932-01 &7932-02.docx  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Zech, Vice-Chairperson Quadrozzi, Secretary Hendrix, Director Brown,  
and Director Miller  
1 - Director Baker  
Excused:  
NOTE: New Business (Items for Discussion) may continue after Item 13B. Closed  
Session  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Remarks  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's remarks.  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
Director Brown gave remarks regarding today's public comments relating to  
the Jefferson-Chalmers project.  
Director Miller gave remarks regarding resiliency, responsiveness and  
leadership, and gave recognition to CEO Coffey for her leadership.  
12. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Deputy CEO, reminded the public that New Business may  
continue after today's Closed Session (item 13B. 2026-208, Closed Session  
Request - Personnel Evaluation).  
13. Closed Session  
2026-209  
A.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communication(s)  
Phyllis Hurks and William Wolfson  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
No Action Taken  
2026-208  
B.  
Closed Session Request - Personnel Evaluation  
William Wolfson and Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive; General Counsel  
Attachments: 26-27 CEO Evaluation  
Chairperson Zech requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into Closed  
Session at 3:20 p.m.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Zech, Vice-Chairperson Quadrozzi, Secretary Hendrix, Director Brown,  
and Director Miller  
1 - Director Baker  
Excused:  
8. New Business (Items for Discussion) Continued  
Amendment No. 3 to CEO Employment Agreement  
2026-214  
William Wolfson and Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive; General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO Coffey Contract Amendment 3 with exhibit  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer’s Performance for Fiscal Year  
2026-216  
25-26  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Vice-Chairperson Quadrozzi made a Motion, Supported by Director Brown, that  
the performance of the GLWA's Chief Executive Officer "Exceeds" Expectations  
for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
CEO Salary Adjustment - Fiscal Year 2026-27  
2026-215  
William Wolfson, Jordie Kramer and Phyllis Hurks  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive; Organizational Development; General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
14. Adjournment  
Chairperson Zech requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.