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Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, June 26, 2024  
2:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
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1. Call to Order  
Chairperson Baker called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
6 -  
Present:  
Chairperson Brian Baker, Vice-Chairperson Mark Miller, Secretary John J. Zech,  
Director Gary Brown, Director Freman Hendrix, and Director Jaye Quadrozzi  
3. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Baker requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Minutes  
2024-223  
A.  
May 22, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Minutes - May 22, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting  
Chairperson Baker requested a Motion to Approve the May 22, 2024 Board of  
Directors Meeting Minutes.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Public Comment  
6. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2024-219  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
7. Old Business  
2024-121  
A.  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2024 Second Quarter Budget  
Amendments  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7B0 FY 2024 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Report Memo.pdf  
7B2 FY 2024 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Report.pdf  
7B7 FY 2024 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Resolution.pdf  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-160  
B.  
Resolution to Adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage  
Department (DWSD) Water System Improvements Project Plan for  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)  
Funding Consideration  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7A1 AC Memo - Approval of DWSD FY2025 DWSRF Project Plan.pdf  
7A3 GLWA Resolution to Adopt DWSD FY2025 CWSRF Project  
Plan.docx  
7A4 DWSD - FY2025 DWSRF Project Plan Summary and  
Resolution.pdf  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Baker, Vice-Chairperson Miller, Secretary Zech, Director Brown,  
Director Hendrix, and Director Quadrozzi  
8. New Business  
2024-195  
A.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds in  
an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $66,096,901 (Ordinance  
2024-04)  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7A3 Series Ordinance 2024 SRF-3-4, Q4 NWI Oakwood CIP 222001  
and DWSD W Chicago S  
7A4 Resolution Approving Series Ordinance 2024 SRF-3-4 NWI  
Oakwood CIP 222001 and DWSD W Chicago S  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Baker, Vice-Chairperson Miller, Secretary Zech, Director Brown,  
Director Hendrix, and Director Quadrozzi  
2024-198  
B.  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2024 Third Quarter Budget  
Amendments  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7B2 FY 2024 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment Report updated  
6-18-2024 with Yellow.pdf  
7B3 Board Letter Attachment 6.26.2024 Superseded Budget  
Amendment Pages with blue.pdf  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) Service Delivery Partner  
Funding Authorization for FY 2025 and Related Contract Amendments  
2024-120  
C.  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2024-120A Proposed WRAP FY 2025 Funding Re.pdf  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
CEO Salary Adjustment - Fiscal Year 2024-25  
2024-206  
D.  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive; Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Amendment No. 1 to CEO Employment Agreement  
2024-208  
E.  
William Wolfson and David W. Jones  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive; Administration & Compliance  
Attachments: CEO Coffey Contract Amendment 1.docx  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-212  
F.  
Proposed Change Order No. 5  
Contract No.1802745  
Water Transmission Main, Valve, and other Priority Repairs  
CIP #170602 / O&M / BCE Score: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-213  
G.  
Contract No. 2301148  
Water Transmission Main, Valve Emergency and Other Urgent  
Repairs  
CIP #170506 / O&M / BCE Score: 57.7  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2301148 Procurement Board Report-RFP  
2301148 Cost Summary  
2301148 Vendor Response Follow-up  
2301148 FY2025 - 2029 CIP Plan (CIP 170506)  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-209  
H.  
Proposed Change Order No. 5  
Contract No. GLWA-CON-197  
Modifications to Incinerator Sludge Feed Systems in Complex II at  
WRRF  
CIP# 213007/BCE Score: 96.2  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Note: Vice-Chairperson Miller excused himself from the meeting at 2:55 p.m. at  
the beginning of item 8H., and rejoined the meeting at 3:04 p.m., at the  
beginning of item 8L.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-210  
I.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. 2002190  
Rehabilitation of Ferric Chloride Feed Systems and Sludge Liner  
CIP #211008 / BCE Score: 78.3  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-216  
J.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 2101878-1  
Construction Agreement for the HAZMAT Building Rehabilitation  
CIP #260901/BCE Score: 52.1  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-229  
K.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. 1802543  
Rehabilitation of Ferric Chloride Feed System at PS-1 and  
Complex B Sludge Lines  
CIP # 211008 / BCE Score: 78.3  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-232  
L.  
Resiliency Team Progress GLWA Board of Directors Update  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 24 06 Resiliency Board Update - June (01)  
Note: Vice-Chairperson Miller rejoined the meeting at 3:04 p.m. at the beginning  
of item 8L.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-230  
M.  
Easement Agreement between GLWA and Rochester Community  
Schools, Property Owner of 52585 Dequindre Road Rochester,  
Michigan 48307 (Part of Tax Parcel No. 68-15-13-276-007)  
David W. Jones  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2024-214  
N.  
Collective Bargaining Agreement 2024-2027 with  
Senior Water Systems Chemists Association  
William Wolfson and Jordie Kramer  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance; Organizational Development  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Mark Miller  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
NOTE: New Business (Items for Discussion) may Continue after 13. A. 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  
Secretary Zech gave remarks regarding his attendance at the AWWA  
(American Water Works Association) Annual Conference and Expo 2024,  
which was held in Anaheim, California, June 10-13, 2024.  
11. CEO's Report  
2024-222  
A.  
CEO Report - June 26, 2024  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO Report - June 26, 2024  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
12. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, advised the Board that in all  
likelihood, there will be two Board meetings in October - October 9, 2024 (1:00  
p.m. Board of Directors Workshop Meeting) and October 23, 2024 (2:00 p.m. Board  
of Directors Meeting), and the meeting on October 9th, we will revisit the Finance  
presentation as a kickoff to the Budget season.  
13. Closed Session  
2024-220  
A.  
Closed Session Request - Pending Litigation  
DWSD v HIGHLAND PARK, WCCC No. 14-001974-CK;  
GLWA V HIGHLAND PARK, WCCC No. 20-011589-CB  
David W. Jones and William Wolfson  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Baker requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into Closed  
Session at 3:54 p.m.  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Baker, Vice-Chairperson Miller, Secretary Zech, Director Brown,  
Director Hendrix, and Director Quadrozzi  
Entered Closed Session at 3:55 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 4:19 p.m.  
The only matter discussed was pending litigation - DWSD v Highland Park,  
WCCC No. 14-001974-CK; GLWA v Highland Park, WCCC No. 20-011589-CB.  
8. New Business (Items for Discussion) Continued  
2024-231  
O.  
Authorization to Apply Member Partner Bad Debt Recovery Credits  
#2023-2 Totaling $20,026,500 Based Upon Achieving Satisfaction of  
Conditions Precedent Related to Highland Park Bad Debt Recovery  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 6B2 Bad-Debt-Recovery-Credit-Pending-Approved-11.16.2023.pdf  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
13. Closed Session (Continued)  
2024-221  
B.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communication(s)  
David W. Jones and William Wolfson  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Baker requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into Closed  
Session at 4:23 p.m.  
Motion By: Mark Miller  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Baker, Vice-Chairperson Miller, Secretary Zech, Director Brown,  
Director Hendrix, and Director Quadrozzi  
Entered Closed Session at 4:25 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 4:43 p.m.  
The only matter discussed was attorney-client communication.  
14. Adjournment  
Chairperson Baker 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 4:44 p.m.