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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, May 24, 2023  
2:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
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1. Call to Order  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
6 -  
Present:  
Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Brian Baker, Secretary Mark Miller,  
Director Gary Brown, Director Jaye Quadrozzi, and Director John J. Zech  
3. Consent Matters  
Chairperson Hendrix asked if there are any items under 3. Consent Matters that  
any Board Member would like to move to discussion items.  
Director Zech requested to move items 3C. xi., 2023-119, Contract No. 2300249,  
Approval for Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service Delivery  
Partner - County of Macomb; and 3C. xii., 2023-120, Contract No. 2300248,  
Approval for Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service Delivery  
Partner - United Way for Southeastern Michigan, to items for discussion.  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, responded that  
those two items will be moved to 10. New Business (Items for Discussion) and  
item 3C. xi. will be item F. and 3C. xii. will be item G.  
Director Quadrozzi stated that the Legal Committee met today, and the  
Committee has requested to move item 10.E., 2023-195, Approval of the Local  
System Capital Contribution Agreement between Detroit Water and Sewerage  
Department and GLWA, to 3C. Consent Matters, to which Vice-Chairperson Baker  
responded that he has a question regarding the Agreement and would like to  
keep it under discussion items.  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, responded that  
the Agreement will remain as item 10.E. (Items for Discussion).  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
i.  
April 26, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Items for Consent)  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
ii.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
i.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 1803942  
Downriver Transmission Main Loop  
CIP #122016 / BCE Score: 76.00  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
ii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 1802774  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant 1930 Sedimentation Basin Sluice  
Gates, Guides, and Hoist Improvements  
CIP #114008 / BCE Score: 52.80  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
iii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 1900516  
Energy Management: Freeze Protection Pump Installation at Imlay  
Pump Station  
CIP #132007 / BCE Score: 35.10  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
iv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. 1900702  
Grounds Maintenance Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
v.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1803025  
Job Order Contracting Services  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
vi.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2101879  
Renovation of the Fourth Floor at the Water Resource Recovery  
Facility (WRRF) - New Administration Building (NAB)  
CIP #260902/BCE Score: 59.50  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
vii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2103206  
Emergency Replacement of Effluent Butterfly Valves Actuators at  
Seven Mile and Puritan-Fenkell CSO Facilities  
I&E  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
viii.  
Contract No. 2204515  
Loading, Hauling, and Disposal of Scum  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
ix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
GLWA-CS-239  
Good Sewer Metering Practice Analysis & Support Services  
O&M  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Planning Services  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
x.  
Contract No. 2202956  
Professional and Technical Services for Sewer Meter Support  
O&M  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Planning Services  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
xiii.  
Contract No. 2300247  
Approval for Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service  
Delivery Partner - Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda as Amended.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (Items 3Ai., 3B. i. - ii., and 3C. i. - x. and xiii.)  
A motion was made by Secretary Miller, seconded by Director Quadrozzi, to  
approve the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
There were no public comments.  
7. Communications  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Public Hearing  
A.  
Public Hearing Regarding FY 2024 Drinking Water State Revolving  
Fund (DWSRF) Project Plan - Detroit, Dearborn, and Highland Park  
Transmission Main Water Metering Project  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Hendrix opened the Public Hearing at 2:11 p.m.  
Nicolette Bateson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, gave an introduction of Tim  
Minor from Applied Science, who provided a presentation of the project;  
Chandan Sood, GLWA Director of Systems Planning, Analytics, and Meter  
Operations and GLWA's leader on this initiative; and Nick Fedewa, GLWA Acting  
Public Finance Manager, who is working with the cross functional team for the  
financing of the project.  
Following the Presentation of the project, Chairperson Hendrix asked if there  
were any members of the public in the room, or virtually that would like to make  
comments regarding the project.  
Sam Smalley, Chief Operating Officer - Detroit Water and Sewerage Department,  
came before the Board regarding the project and requested transparency  
regarding wholesale and retail water sales.  
Chairperson Hendrix asked if there were any other members of the public that  
would like to make comments regarding the project.  
There being no further comments, Chairperson Hendrix closed the Public  
Hearing at 2:34 p.m.  
9. Old Business  
None  
10. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
A.  
Resolution  
for  
the  
Detroit,  
Dearborn,  
and  
Highland  
Park  
Transmission Main Water Metering Project - FY2024 Drinking Water  
State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Project Plan (CIP 170905 Detroit,  
Dearborn, and Highland Park Transmission Main Water Metering)  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B.  
Resolution to Adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage  
Department (DWSD) Water Main Replacement  
Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Project Plan  
-
FY 2024 Drinking  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an  
Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $71,000,000 (Ordinance 2023-02)  
(CIP 122004 96 Inch Water Main Relocation)  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote regarding the  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and  
Sale of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Amount Not to  
Exceed $71,000,000 (Ordinance 2023-02).  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Secretary Miller, Director Brown,  
Director Quadrozzi, and Director Zech  
D.  
Resiliency Team Progress GLWA Board of Directors Update  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
E.  
Approval of the Local System Capital Contribution Agreement  
between Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and GLWA  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
F.  
Contract No. 2300249  
Approval for Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service  
Delivery Partner - County of Macomb  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
G.  
Contract No. 2300248  
Approval for Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service  
Delivery Partner - United Way for Southeastern Michigan  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
11. Reports  
None  
12. Remarks  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's remarks.  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
There were no Board Members' remarks.  
13. CEO's Report  
A.  
CEO Report - May 24, 2023  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
14. Other Matters  
There were no other matters.  
15. Closed Session  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into Closed  
Session at 3:52 p.m.  
A.  
Closed Session Request - Pending Litigation - DWSD v HIGHLAND  
PARK, WCCC No. 14-001974-CK; GLWA V HIGHLAND PARK, WCCC  
No. 20-011589-CB  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Secretary Miller, Director Brown,  
Director Quadrozzi, and Director Zech  
B.  
Closed Session Request - Pending Litigation - General Mill Supply  
Co v GLWA and City of Detroit, WCCC 18-0011569-CZ  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Secretary Miller, Director Brown,  
Director Quadrozzi, and Director Zech  
C.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communications  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Secretary Miller, Director Brown,  
Director Quadrozzi, and Director Zech  
Entered Closed Session at 4:00 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 4:21 p.m.  
The only matters discussed were Pending Litigation - DWSD v Highland Park,  
WCCC No. 14-001974-CK; GLWA v Highland Park, WCCC No. 20-011589-CB;  
Pending Litigation - General Mill Supply Co v GLWA and City of Detroit,  
WCCC 18-0011569-CZ; and Attorney-Client Communications.  
16. Adjournment  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.