735 Randolph Street  
Detroit, Michigan 48226  
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Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, January 25, 2023  
2:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
(subject to available capacity)  
and  
Zoom Telephonic  
1. Call to Order  
Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
5 -  
Present:  
Excused:  
Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Brian Baker, Director Gary Brown,  
Director Jaye Quadrozzi, and Director John J. Zech  
1 - Secretary Beverly Walker-Griffea  
3. Consent Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that the  
Legal Committee met today, and has requested to move items 9G. - 9J. from 9.  
New Business (Items for Discussion) to the Consent Matters, which would then be  
items 3C. xiii. - xvi.  
Chairperson Hendrix asked Members of the Board if there were any objections to  
moving the requested items to the Consent Matters.  
There being no objections, items 9G. - 9J. were moved to 3C. Consent Matters.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
2023-027  
i.  
December 14, 2022 Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes  
(Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: December 14, 2022 Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications  
2023-022  
I.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
2023-006  
II.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: EUM Key Metrics Dashboard_230111_FINAL  
1-23 Red Yellow Green Report  
Reso 23-006- Explanation of CEO Red and Yellow Report  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
2022-599  
i.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1904449  
Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant Pilot Plant Design Build Services  
CIP #111011 / BCE Score: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-600  
ii.  
Contract No. 2103350  
Pump Station No. 1 Improvements  
CIP #211006  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2103350.Procurement Board Report-RFB  
2103350 - Cost Tabulation  
2103350 Vendor Response Follow-up  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-601  
iii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1902224  
Design Build Contract for the CSO Structural Improvements  
CIP #260614  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-602  
iv.  
Proposed Change Order No. 4  
GLWA-1802410  
Rehabilitation of Various Sampling Sites & PS2 Ferric Chloride  
System  
CIP #216004  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-603  
v.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 1900318  
Task Order Engineering Services  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-604  
vi.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No.1903598  
Construction Manager at Risk for the Assessment and  
Rehabilitation of WRRF Yard Piping and Underground Utilities  
CIP #216006  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-605  
vii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1903601  
Yard Piping Engineering Services  
CIP #216006  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-606  
viii.  
Contract No. 2202757  
Joy Rd. and Brush/Bates Sewer Improvements  
CIP #260206 / BCE 57.6  
Navid Mehram and Todd King  
Wastewater Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2202757.Procurement Board Report  
2202757.Cost Tabulation  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-607  
ix.  
Contract No. 2201762  
PS 1 Rack and Grit HVAC Upgrade  
CIP #211011 / BCE 77.50  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2201762.Procurement Board Report  
2201762.Cost Tabulation  
2201762.Vendor Response Follow-up  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-609  
x.  
Proposed Change Order 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CON-197  
Modifications to Incineration Sludge Feed Systems in Complex II at  
WRRF, Package “A”; Replacement of EB-26 Unit Substation,  
Package “B”; Replacement of Nine MCCs, Package “C”  
CIP #213007  
Vendor: Weiss Construction Co., LLC  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-003  
xi.  
Contract No. 2201101  
Incinerator 11 Rehabilitation  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2201101.Procurement Board Report-RFB (003)  
2201101.Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-005  
xii.  
Contract No. 2101167  
Cyber Security, Ovation, Instrumentation and Controls Upgrades  
and Updates  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2101167 Procurement Board Report  
2101167 Vendor Response Follow-up  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-011  
xiii.  
xiv.  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Reciprocal Backup Water Service  
Contract with Genesee County Drain Commissioner  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: GCDC Reciprocal Backup Water Service Contract Am 1 2022 Ex E  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-012  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Flint  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Flint Water Contract Am 2 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-014  
Extend Leaseback of 1001 Clairpointe and 12400 East Jefferson,  
Detroit, MI from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to East  
Lake Baptist Church  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-028  
xvi.  
Lease Agreement with Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation (1021,  
1029, 1037 Ashland Street, Detroit, MI)  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
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: John J. Zech  
Support: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried unanimously.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (3A.i., 3B. i. - ii., and 3C. i. - xvi.)  
A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Baker, seconded by Director Quadrozzi,  
to approve the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
7. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2023-023  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Old Business  
None  
9. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
2023-033  
A.  
Recognition of American Water Works Association President-Elect,  
Cheryl Porter  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne R. Coffey, presented an Award to Cheryl Porter,  
Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, in recognition of her breaking  
barriers, her leadership in the water sector, and being selected as the American  
Water Works Association's next President-Elect.  
Chairperson Hendrix, on behalf of the Board, extended congratulations to Cheryl  
Porter.  
2023-016  
B.  
Presentation: 120-inch Water Main Beak (WMB) Conclusion for the  
Board  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 120-inch Water Main Break Conclusion for the Board  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-017  
C.  
Proposed FY 2024 AND FY 2025 Biennial Budget Request  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2.0 Budget Charges Board Presentation Executive Summary  
3.0 Proposed Budget One pager 12.16.2022  
4.0 Proposed Charges One Pager 12.16.2022  
5.01 GLWA Dollar_Water Services FY 2024  
5.02 GLWA Dollar_Wastewater Services FY 2024  
5.03 GLWA Dollar_Combined Water_Waste FY 2024  
6.0 2023-TBD Resolution-Legistar-Budget with support  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
Referred to the Audit Committee  
Postponed to February 22, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-018  
D.  
Presentation: Proposed FY 2024 Schedule of Service Charges  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2.0 2023-TBD Resolution.Legistar-Charges  
2.1 FY 2024 Water Charge Schedule 1.20.2023  
2.2 FY 2024 Sewer Charge Schedule 1.20.2023  
2.3 FY 2024 Industrial Charge Schedule 1.20.2023  
3.0 FY 2024 COS Service Charge Recommendations 123022  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
Referred to the Audit Committee  
Postponed to February 22, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-009  
E.  
FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan  
Jody Caldwell and Dima El-Gamal  
Planning Services  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: FY_2024–2028_Capital_Improvement_Plan .pptx  
Appendix A_Water Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
CIP_Report_Draft_ 2-2023.01.12.pdf  
2022_Public_Comments-Discussion_Draft_1_QA.pdf  
Appendix B_ Wastewater Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
Appendix C_ Centralized Services Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
Appendix D_System Background Information.pdf  
Appendix E_Scoring Equation Tech Memo.pdf  
Appendix F_How to Navigate the CIP.pdf  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2023-015  
F.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of FY 2024 through FY 2028 Capital  
Improvement Plan  
Jody Caldwell and Dima El-Gamal  
Planning Services  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Resolution 2023-015  
CIP_Report_FY2024_2028.pdf  
Appendix A_Water Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
Appendix B_ Wastewater Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
Appendix C_ Centralized Services Business Case Evaluation.pdf  
Appendix D_System Background Information.pdf  
Appendix E_Scoring Equation Tech Memo.pdf  
Appendix F_How to Navigate the CIP.pdf  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Postponed to February 22, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
10. Reports  
None  
11. Remarks  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's remarks.  
Director Brown gave a report regarding the status of the Detroit Water and  
Sewerage Department's Lifeline Plan, to which Nicolette Bateson, GLWA  
Chief Financial Officer, responded with follow-up remarks.  
12. CEO's Report  
2023-030  
A.  
CEO Report - January 25, 2023  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO and General Counsel Report - January 25, 2023  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
13. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that we  
are in a position to not go forward with the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting  
scheduled for February 8, 2023 (1:00 p.m.), which we offer to the Audit  
Committee, who is looking for an alternative date/time to meet.  
Mr. Wolfson advised the public that there is no anticipated action by the Board  
following today's two Closed Sessions, other than adjournment.  
14. Closed Session  
2023-029  
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:  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into Closed  
Session at 3:45 p.m.  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Director Brown, Director Quadrozzi,  
and Director Zech  
1 - Secretary Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
2023-032  
B.  
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:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Hendrix, Vice-Chairperson Baker, Director Brown, Director Quadrozzi,  
and Director Zech  
1 - Secretary Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
Entered Closed Session at 3:46 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 3:55 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;  
and attorney-client communications.  
15. Adjournment  
Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Jaye Quadrozzi  
Support: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried unanimously.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:57 p.m.