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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, October 26, 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  
5 -  
Present:  
Excused:  
Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Secretary Brian  
Baker, Director Gary Brown, and Director John J. Zech  
1 - Director Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Note: Chairperson Quadrozzi joined the meeting at 2:13 p.m. under item 9A.  
3. Consent Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that at  
this time, we would like to postpone Consent items vii. (2022-414, Resolution to  
Approve the FY 2023 First Quarter Budget Amendments) and viii. (2022-417,  
Proposed Procurement Policy Amendment), which are under 3C. Consent  
Matters, and those items will be presented at the next Board of Directors Meeting  
where five Members of the Board are present.  
Mr. Wolfson also stated that the Legal Committee met today and has requested to  
move the items that the Committee recommended for approval to the Board from  
New Business (items 9C. - 9R.) to 3C. Consent Matters, which would be items 3C.  
ix. - xxiv.  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix asked Members of the Board if there were any  
objections to moving the requested items, to which there were no objections.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
2022-455  
i.  
September 28, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: September 28, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Items for Consent)  
2022-453  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
2022-498  
ii.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: EUM Key Metrics Dashboard_221012_FINAL  
10-22 Red Yellow Green Report  
Reso 22-498- Explanation of CEO Red and Yellow Report  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
2022-446  
i.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1802448  
Engineering Services for the 14 Mile Transmission Main Loop  
CIP #122013 / BCE Score: 58.4  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-447  
ii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 1803769  
Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant - Low Lift, High Lift, Wash Water  
Pumping Improvements, Electrical Improvements, and  
Miscellaneous Chemical Improvements  
CIP #111001 / BCE Score: 79.7  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-448  
iii.  
Contract No. 2100340  
Elevator and Escalator Maintenance, Repair, and Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2100340 Procurement Report  
2100340 Cost Tabulation  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-450  
iv.  
Contract No. 2202974  
Lime O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2202974 Lime - Procurement Board Report-RFB  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-451  
v.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2003330  
HVAC and Odor Control Improvements, Oakwood CSO  
CIP #260618/BCE Score: No Score under CIP CSO Program 260600  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-461  
vi.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CON-179  
Professional and Technical Services for Sewer Meter Support  
O&M  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Planning Services  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-465  
ix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Belleville  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Belleville Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-466  
x.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Gibraltar  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Gibraltar Water Contract Am 1 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-467  
xi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Southgate  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Southgate Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-468  
xii.  
xiii.  
xiv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Brownstown  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Brownstown Twp Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-469  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Dearborn Heights  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Dearborn Heights Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-470  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Village  
of South Rockwood  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: South Rockwood Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-471  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with  
Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: YCUA Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-472  
xvi.  
xvii.  
xviii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Trenton  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Trenton Water Contract Am 1 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-473  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Riverview  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Riverview Water Contract Am 3 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-474  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Garden City  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Garden City Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-475  
xix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Taylor  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Taylor Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-476  
xx.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Melvindale  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Melvindale Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-483  
xxi.  
Easement Agreement between GLWA and Serra Auto Works  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-494  
xxii.  
Purchase of 675 Navahoe, Detroit, MI  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-497  
xxiii.  
Purchase of 672 Conner, Detroit, MI  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-493  
xxiv  
Amendment No. 8 to Legal Services Contract LS-140 (Dykema  
Gossett)  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
4. Approval of Agenda  
Acting Chairperson Hendrix requested a Motion to Approve the Agenda as  
Amended.  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (3A. i., 3B. i. - ii., and 3C. i. - vi and 3C. ix. - xxiv.)  
A motion was made by Director Brown, seconded by Director Zech, to approve  
the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
There were no public comments.  
7. Communications  
2022-454  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Old Business  
2022-436  
A.  
Discussion Regarding Proposed Schedule of GLWA Board  
Meetings for Calendar Year 2023  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Administration & Compliance  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Proposed Schedule of GLWA Board Meetings for Calendar Year 2023  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
9. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
2022-373  
A.  
Building Our Future Talent Through Internships and  
Apprenticeships  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Organizational Development  
Indexes:  
Attachments: GLWA OD Board Presentation 9-22  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-462  
B.  
Resolution Recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the National  
Apprenticeship Act and National Apprenticeship Week  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Organizational Development  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Resolution Recognizing National Apprenticeship Week  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-414  
vii.  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2023 First Quarter Budget  
Amendments  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7A FY 2023 First Quarter Budget Amendments binder  
7A7 FY 2023 First Quarter Budget Amendment Resolution  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote regarding  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2023 First Quarter Budget Amendments (Resolution  
2022-414) and the Proposed Procurement Policy Amendment (Resolution  
2022-417).  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, and Director Zech  
1 - Director Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
2022-417  
viii.  
Proposed Procurement Policy Amendment  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7B3 Attachment 1 - Table of Proposed Procurement Policy  
Amendments  
7B4 GLWA Procurement Policy WORKING Draft  
7B5 GLWA Procurement Policy CLEAN Draft  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, and Director Zech  
1 - Director Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
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  
2022-484  
A.  
CEO Report - October 26, 2022  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO Report - October 26, 2022 and General Counsel Report  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
13. Other Matters  
Director Zech asked if the Board could take up the two matters that were  
postponed, since Chairperson Quadrozzi has joined the meeting, and there are  
now five Board Members present.  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that  
there were two items under 3C. Consent Matters that were postponed, which are  
items vii. (2022-414, Resolution to Approve the FY 2023 First Quarter Budget  
Amendments) and viii. (2022-417, Proposed Procurement Policy Amendment),  
and if the Board is willing to take up those two matters now, a Motion would be  
in order, which would take five Members to Approve.  
Director Zech made a Motion, Supported by Director Brown, to Amend the  
Agenda to move items 3C. vii. and 3C. viii. to item 9. New Business. The motion  
carried unanimously.  
Mr. Wolfson also stated that the only other matter is to remind the public that  
there is no anticipated action by the Board following today's Closed Session,  
other than Adjournment.  
14. Closed Session  
2022-495  
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 Quadrozzi requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into  
Closed Session at 2:54 p.m.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, and Director Zech  
1 - Director Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
2022-496  
B.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communications  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, and Director Zech  
1 - Director Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
Closed Session - Labor Negotiation Strategy  
2022-500  
C.  
Randal Brown and William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Office of the Executive; General Counsel  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, and Director Zech  
1 - Director Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
Entered Closed Session at 2:55 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 3:30 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;  
Attorney-Client Communications; and Labor Negotiation Strategy.  
15. Adjournment  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.