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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors Workshop Meeting  
Thursday, November 17, 2022  
1:00 PM  
Water Board Building 5th Floor  
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1. Call to Order  
Chairperson Quadrozzi called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
6 -  
Present:  
Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Secretary Brian  
Baker, Director Gary Brown, Director Beverly Walker-Griffea, and Director John J.  
Zech  
3. Consent Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that the  
Legal Committee has requested that the customer service contracts that were on  
the Committee's Agenda today, which are items 9D. - 9M. be moved to the  
Consent Matters, which would be item 3C. New Business, items vii. - xvi.  
Chairperson Quadrozzi asked Members of the Board if there were any objections  
to moving the requested items to the Consent Matters, to which there were no  
objections.  
Mr. Wolfson also requested that item 9C. (2022-533, Presentation: Economic  
Outlook Task Force Phase I Closeout), be presented before 9B. (2022-532,  
Presentation: Budget and Charges Briefing - November 2022), which does not  
require a change to the Agenda, but would just be a change to the orders of the  
day.  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Amend the Agenda as requested.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
2022-520  
i.  
October 26, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: October 26, 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)  
2022-518  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
Attachments: September 2022 Member Outreach Requests Packet  
October 2022 Member Outreach Requests Packet  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-517  
ii.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: EUM Key Metrics Dashboard_221109_FINAL  
11-22 Red Yellow Green Report  
Reso 22-517- 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)  
2022-488  
i.  
Contract No. 2102983  
SCADA System Professional Services  
O&M  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2102983 Procurement Board Report  
2102983 Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
2102983 Vendor Response Follow Up  
GLWA-CS-090A Cost Summary  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-489  
ii.  
Contract No. 2201068  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant Medium Voltage Electrical  
System Replacement  
CIP #114002 / BCE Score: 90.9  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2201068 Procurement Board Report  
2201068 Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-490  
iii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2201870  
Schoolcraft Road Concrete Pavement Restoration and  
Landscaping  
CIP #122005 / BCE Score: 54.2  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-491  
iv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-1671  
Professional Engineering Services for Steam, Condensate Return  
and Compressed Air Piping Improvement at Springwells Water  
Treatment Plant  
CIP #114011 / BCE Score: 77.0  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-492  
v.  
Proposed Change Order No. 4  
Contract No. GLWA-CON-149  
Emergency Sewer Repair  
CIP #260201 / O&M  
Cheryl Porter and Todd King  
Water Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-502  
vi.  
Contract No. 2103347  
2023 Task Order Engineering Services  
O&M  
Navid Mehram and Christopher Nastally  
Wastewater Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2103347.Procurement Board Report-RFP  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-507  
vii.  
viii.  
ix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Lincoln Park  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Lincoln Park 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.  
2022-508  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Van Buren  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Van BurenTwp Water Contract Am 5 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-509  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with  
Sumpter Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Sumpter 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.  
2022-510  
x.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Rockwood  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: 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.  
2022-511  
xi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Plymouth  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Plymouth Water Contract Am 2 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-512  
xii.  
xiii.  
xiv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 6 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Plymouth  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Plymouth Twp Water Contract Am 6 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-513  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Northville  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Northville Twp Water Contract Am 5 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-514  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Ash  
Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Ash 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.  
2022-515  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Flat Rock  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Flat Rock 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.  
2022-516  
xvi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
River Rouge  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: River Rouge 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.  
4. Approval of Agenda  
Chairperson Quadrozzi 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. - xvi.)  
A motion was made by Director Brown, seconded by Director Zech, to approve  
the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
7. Communications  
There were no public comments.  
2022-519  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Old Business  
None  
9. New Business (Items for Discussions)  
2022-529  
A.  
14 Mile Road Renewal & Linear System Integrity Program (LSIP)  
Update  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Planning Services  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2022-11-17 14 Mile Renewal & LSIP Update V1.pptx  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-532  
B.  
Presentation: Budget and Charges Briefing - November 2022  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: FY 2024+ Executive Budget Briefing with Board 11.17.2022 Final  
Motion By: Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-533  
C.  
Presentation: Economic Outlook Task Force Phase I Closeout  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2022.10.24_EOTF Phase 1 Report  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Received and Filed  
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  
Director Zech made an inquiry regarding a matter that he referred to staff  
regarding water main breaks in Dearborn Heights and Huron Township, to  
which Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services,  
responded with an update.  
12. CEO's Report  
2022-530  
A.  
CEO Report - November 17, 2022  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: CEO Report - November 17, 2022 and General Counsel Report  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
13. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, advised the  
public that there is no anticipated action by the Board following today's Closed  
Session, other than adjournment.  
14. Closed Session  
2022-531  
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 3:13 p.m.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Gary Brown  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Hendrix, Secretary Baker, Director  
Brown, Director Walker-Griffea, and Director Zech  
Entered Closed Session at 3:17 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 3:39 p.m.  
The only matters discussed were pending litigation regarding DWSD v  
Highland Park, WCCC No. 14-001974-CK; GLWA v Highland Park, WCCC No.  
20-011589-CB.  
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 3:42 p.m.