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Detroit, Michigan 48226  
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Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, July 27, 2022  
2:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
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1. Call to Order  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
4 -  
Present:  
Vice-Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Secretary Brian Baker, Director Gary Brown, and  
Director John J. Zech  
2 - Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, and Director Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
3. Consent Matters  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
i.  
June 22, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.Draft  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Items for Consent)  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
ii.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
i.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. GLWA-CON-252  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant Steam, Condensate Return, and  
Compressed Air Improvements  
CIP #114011 / BCE Score: 77.0  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
ii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. 1903598  
Construction Manager at Risk for the Assessment and  
Rehabilitation of WRRF  
Yard Piping and Underground Utilities  
Vendor: The Christman Company  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
iii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 1903601  
Yard Piping Engineering Services  
Vendor: CDM Smith Michigan, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
iv.  
Contract No. 2004538  
Instrumentation and Control System Replacement at St. Aubin,  
Seven Mile, and Leib CSO Facilities  
Vendor: Burns and McDonnell  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
v.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2004666  
Conner Creek Canal Dike Improvements  
Vendor: M-K Construction Co., Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
vi.  
Contract No. 2101475  
CSO Facilities Improvements  
Vendor: CDM Smith Michigan, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
vii.  
Contract No. 2103206  
Emergency Replacement of Effluent Valves at Seven Mile and  
Puritan Fenkell  
Vendor: Lakeshore Global, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
viii.  
Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2023 with Association of  
Municipal Engineers (AME)  
William Wolfson and Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance; Organizational Development  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
ix.  
Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2025 with American  
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees  
William Wolfson and Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Administration & Compliance; Organizational Development  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
x.  
Water Residential Assistance Program Funding for DWSD Lifeline  
Pilot Plan  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Agenda  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (3A.i., 3B.i., and 3C. i. - x.)  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Consent Matters.  
A motion was made by Director Zech, seconded by Secretary Baker, to approve  
the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
7. Communications  
Thomas E. Hardiman, Executive Vice President - Lakeshore Global Corporation,  
came before the Board to voice concern regarding escalation of material costs  
for contractors.  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Old Business  
None  
9. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
A.  
Regulatory Changes regarding Water Quality Parameters  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Warren  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with  
Macomb Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
D.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Commerce  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
E.  
F.  
G.  
H.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Walled Lake  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with Village  
of Almont  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Utica  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No 7. to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Harrison  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
I.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Farmington Hills  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
J.  
K.  
L.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Sterling Heights  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
St. Clair Shores  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Troy  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
M.  
N.  
O.  
P.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with George  
W. Kuhn Drainage District  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with the  
Charter Township of Chesterfield  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Roseville  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Novi  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Q.  
Request to Sell 235 South McKinstry, Detroit, MI 48229  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
10. Reports  
None  
11. Remarks  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's Remarks.  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
There were no Board Members' Remarks.  
12. CEO's Report  
A.  
CEO Report - July 27, 2022  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
13. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, noted that  
there is a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Friday, July 29,  
2022, at 7:00 p.m.  
14. Closed Session  
A.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communications  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into  
Closed Session at 2:50 p.m.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director Brown, and Director Zech  
2 - Chairperson Quadrozzi, and Director Walker-Griffea  
Aye:  
Excused:  
Entered Closed Session at 2:51 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 3:15 p.m.  
The only matters discussed were attorney-client communications.  
15. Adjournment  
There being no further business, Acting Chairperson Hendrix adjourned the  
meeting at 3:16 p.m.