Jeff McKeen, General Manager of the Southeastern Oakland County Water
Authority, came before the Board with comments regarding the 10-year
financial plan and its impact on future charges. Mr. McKeen's comments are
attached under item 2023-053 and received by the Board.
Honorable Gus Calandrino, Mayor of the City of Utica, addressed the Board
regarding concerns with the methodology change and the City of Utica's rate
increase.
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, read into
the record, the City of Highland Park's comments regarding the Proposed FY
2024 and FY 2025 Biennial Budget, which are attached to item 2023-052 and
received by the Board.
Paul Koncz, a resident and senior of the City of Utica, addressed the Board
regarding concerns with the Cost of Service Study, to which Nicolette
Bateson, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, offered Mr. Koncz a meeting with
staff to go over the Cost of Service Study document and asked that Mr. Koncz
send an email to CFO@glwater.org so that the meeting can be scheduled.
Chairperson Hendrix asked if there were any other members of the public
that would like to make comments regarding the budget or charges.
There being no further comments, Chairperson Hendrix stated that there will
be no further comments today; however, if the proposed biennial budget and
charges are not approved today, the Public Hearings will remain open, and
members of the public may submit additional written comments regarding
the proposed budget, charges, or Capital Improvement Plan while they
remain under deliberation by the Board.
Chairperson Hendrix adjourned the Public Hearings to the call of the Chair at
2:51 p.m.
10. Old Business
None
11. New Business (Items for Discussion)