735 Randolph Street  
Detroit, Michigan 48226  
glwater.legistar.com  
Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Operations and Resources Committee  
Wednesday, March 12, 2025  
11:00 AM  
Zoom Telephonic Meeting  
1. Call To Order  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 11:01 p.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  
2025-073  
A.  
February 12, 2025 Operations and Resources Committee Meeting  
Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Minutes - February 12, 2025 Operations and Resources Committee  
Meeting.pdf  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to approve the February 12, 2025  
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.  
2025-072  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
Attachments: JOC.Task J2-20. Memo to Board of Directors.Amendment.docx  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
7. Old Business  
8. New Business  
None  
2025-069  
A.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2201068/SCN-0000420  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant Medium Voltage Electrical  
System Replacement  
CIP #114002 / BCE Score: 90.9  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-070  
B.  
Requisition No. REQ-0000018  
Springwells and Northeast Water Treatment Plants SCADA Network  
Upgrades  
CIP #170306 / BCE: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2303413 Procurement Board Report  
2303413 (REQ-0000018) Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
2.26 (002)  
2303413 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 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-071  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Requisition No. REQ-0000028  
Emergency Standby Generators Preventative Maintenance Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2400265 Procurement Board Report  
2400265 Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
2400265 Vendor Response Follow-up  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-067  
Requisition No. Req-0001210  
Conner Creek Pump Station Storm Water Pump Replacements  
CIP# 232002/BCE Score: 94.1  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Req-0001210.ProcurementBoardReport  
Req-0001210.CostTabulation  
Req-0001210.CIP232002Plan  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-068  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2204611/SCN-0000253  
CSO Outfall Rehabilitation - Phase V  
CIP #260510/ BCE Score: 73.8  
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 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2102834/SCN-0000255  
Facilities Maintenance Services  
O&M  
2025-074  
F.  
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 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-075  
G.  
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:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments: GLWA Resolution 2025-075 in support of GLWA LSIP FY 25  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-076  
H.  
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:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments: GLWA Resolution 2025-076 in support of GLWA Oakwood Project  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-077  
I.  
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:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2025-077 in support of GLWA Seven Mile Sewer  
Rehab  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-078  
J.  
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER  
AUTHORITY’S REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST  
THE UTILITY’s DOWNRIVER TRANSMISSION MAIN LOOP  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments: GLWA Resolution 2025-078 in support of Downriver Loop  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-079  
K.  
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:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2025-079 in support of Carbon Enhanced  
Conventional Water Treatment  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-080  
L.  
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:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2025-080 in support of Freud and Connor Pump  
Station Improvements  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-081  
M.  
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:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2025-081 in support of 96 Inch Main Relocation  
Project  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2025-082  
N.  
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:  
Office of the Executive  
Attachments:  
GLWA Resolution 2025-082 in support of Fox Creek Enclosure  
Assessment  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Recommended for Approval to the Board of Directors  
Agenda of March 26, 2025  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. Reports  
None  
10. Look Ahead  
The next Operations and Resources Committee Meeting is scheduled for  
Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  
11. Information  
12. Other Matters  
13. Adjournment  
None  
None  
There being no further business, Chairperson Hendrix adjourned the meeting at  
11:53 a.m.