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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors Workshop Meeting  
Wednesday, December 14, 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 1:00 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 met today and has requested that New Business (Items for  
Discussion) items 9.R. - 9.FF. be moved to 3.C. Consent Matters, and that the  
Operations and Resources Committee also met today and has requested to move  
New Business (Items for Discussion) items 9.G. - 9.Q. to the 3.C. Consent Matters.  
Mr. Wolfson stated that if the Board is willing to move the requested items to the  
Consent Matters, items 9.G. - 9.Q. would become items 3.C. iv. - xiv., and items  
9.R. - 9.FF. would become items 3.C. xv. - xxix.  
Chairperson Quadrozzi asked if any Member of the Board objects to moving the  
requested items from the Legal Committee and the Operations and Resources  
Committee (New Business Items 9.G. - 9.FF.) to 3C. Consent Matters, to which  
there were no objections.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Item for Consent)  
2022-547  
i.  
November 17, 2022 Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes  
(Draft)  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: November 17, 2022 Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Items for Consent)  
2022-545  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
Attachments: Khan Habeamor Bey  
Letter from Carlos Castiglione Plumbers Local Union 98  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-584  
ii.  
CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: EUM Key Metrics Dashboard_221214_FINAL  
12-22 Red yellow green report  
Reso 22-584- Explanation of CEO Red and Yellow report  
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)  
2022-487  
i.  
Proposed Change Order No. 7  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-002  
Financial Advisor Services  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-556  
ii.  
Approval of Audit and Related Draft Financial Reports Pertaining to  
the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7B 1 FY 2022 Annual Financial Audit Update Memo Dec 9 2022  
7B 1.2 GLWA Audit Presentation 2022  
7B8 - FY 2022 Key Takeaways - One Pager  
7B7 - FINAL FY 2022 Annual Audit & Financial Report Presentation  
7B2 Great Lakes Water Authority - ACFR - DRAFT for AC 12-5-2022  
7B3 GLWA SA REPORT DRAFT 11.29.22  
7B4 Great Lakes Water Authority - Audit Results - DRAFT 11.28.22  
7B5 GLWA Audit Follow Up Ltr 2022  
7B6 Great Lakes Water Authority AUD 06-30-2022 - Management  
representation letter  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received, Filed, and Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-557  
iii.  
Public Hearings on Proposed FY 2024 Schedule of Revenues and  
Charges and FY 2024 & FY 2025 Biennial Budget Request  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7A1 AC Memo FY 2024-25 Budget & Charges PH Request  
7A3 Notice of Public Hearing for GLWA FY 2024 Charges  
7A4 Notice of Public Hearing for GLWA Proposed Biennial Budget  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
Note: Public Hearings on Proposed FY 2024 Schedule of Revenues and Charges  
and FY 2024 & FY 2025 Biennial Budget Request has been scheduled for  
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.  
2022-551  
iv.  
Contract No. 2201041  
Rehabilitation of GLWA Sewers - Ashland Relief, Linwood, Lonyo,  
Second Avenue and Shiawassee  
CIP #260210 / BCE Score: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2201041 Procurement Report  
2201041 Cost Tabulation - Notice of Respondents  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-552  
v.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2102859  
Conveyance System Infrastructure Improvements  
CIP #260701 / BCE Score: 60.10  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-553  
vi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2100998  
East Avon Early Works Pipe Material Procurement for the 96-Inch  
Water Transmission Main Relocation Project  
CIP #122004 / BCE Score: 77.50  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-554  
vii.  
viii.  
ix.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. 1802745  
Water Transmission Main, Valve and Other Priority Repairs  
CIP #170503 / BCE Score: N/A  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-559  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. 1067  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-558  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. 1067-1  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-560  
x.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-299  
CSO Facilities Assessment Project  
O&M  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-561  
xi.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 2100575  
CSO Facility Emergency Generator Improvements  
CIP #260622/BCE Score: N/A  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-562  
xii.  
Contract No. 2200061  
Design Services of CSO Facilities Improvements  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2200061.ProcurementBoardReport-RFP  
2200061.CostTabulation  
2200061.VendorResponseFollow-up  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-555  
xiii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. 2000274-2  
Enterprise Resource Planning System Subscription Services  
O&M  
Jeffrey Small  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Information Technology  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-563  
xiv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-216  
Third Party Facilitators - Customer Outreach Program  
O&M  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Planning Services  
Indexes:  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-569  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 7 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Northville  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Northville Water Contract Am 7 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-570  
xvi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Shelby  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Shelby Twp Water Contract Am 5 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-571  
xvii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 8 to Water Service Contract with  
Township of Bruce  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Bruce Twp Water Contract Am 8 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-572  
xviii.  
xix.  
xx.  
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Water Service Contract with  
Greenwood Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Greenwood Twp Water Contract Am 1 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-573  
Proposed First Amended and Restated Water Service Contract with  
City of Wayne  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Wayne First Amended and Restated Water Contract 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-574  
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Inkster  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Inkster Water Contract Am 1 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-575  
xxi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Huron  
Charter Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Huron Twp Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-576  
xxii.  
xxiii.  
xxiv.  
xxv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Westland  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Westland Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-577  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Village  
of Romeo  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Romeo Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-578  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Livonia  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Livonia Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-579  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Canton  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Canton Twp Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-580  
xxvi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Redford  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Redford Twp Water Contract Am 4 2022 Ex B  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-586  
xxvii.  
xxviii.  
xxix.  
Maximum Allowable Flow Limit/Capital Contribution Agreement with  
Evergreen-Farmington Sanitary Drain Drainage District  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-587  
Wastewater Disposal Services Contract with Evergreen-Farmington  
Sanitary Drain Drainage District  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-581  
Lease of 36336 Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan by GLWA to  
Brian Connolly  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
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: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved as Amended  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
5. Approval of Consent Matters (3A. i., 3B. i. - ii., and 3C. i. - xxix.)  
Chairperson Quadrozzi 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  
There were no public comments.  
2022-546  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Old Business  
9. New Business  
None  
2022-506  
A.  
Discussion of GLWA 2022 Outreach Scorecard  
Jody Caldwell  
Sponsors:  
Planning Services  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2022 Scorecard Survey Report_GLWA Board_2022.12.14  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-524  
B.  
Review of Committee Assignments  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Board of Directors  
Attachments: Resolution 2017-214 RE Board Officers  
2022 GLWA Board of Directors Committee Assignments  
No Action Taken  
2022-525  
C.  
D.  
E.  
F.  
Election of Board Chairperson  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Resolution 2017-214 RE Board Officers  
Director Walker-Griffea made a Motion to nominate Freman Hendrix to serve as  
Chairperson of the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors.  
Motion By: Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-526  
Election of Board Vice-Chairperson  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Resolution 2017-214 RE Board Officers  
Director Zech made a Motion to nominate Brian Baker to serve as  
Vice-Chairperson of the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-527  
Election of Board Secretary  
William Wolfson  
Sponsors:  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Resolution 2017-214 RE Board Officers  
Vice-Chairperson Hendrix made a Motion to nominate Beverly Walker-Griffea to  
serve as Secretary of the Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors.  
Motion By: Freman Hendrix  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-528  
Update of Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure  
William Wolfson and Nicolette Bateson  
Administration & Compliance; Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
No Action Taken - Discussion Only  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
10. Reports  
11. Remarks  
None  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's remarks.  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
Vice-Chairperson Hendrix gave remarks regarding Chairperson Quadrozzi's  
leadership and commitment in serving as Chairperson of the Board of  
Directors this year.  
Director Zech also complimented and thanked Chairperson Quadrozzi for her  
Chairmanship on the Board.  
12. Other Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, on behalf of  
Ms. Coffey, himself and the entire Executive Leadership Team, thanked Members  
of the Board for their service, and wished the Board a very Happy Holiday  
Season.  
13. Closed Session  
2022-582  
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 1:35 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  
2022-583  
B.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communications  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Beverly Walker-Griffea  
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 1:36 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 2:11 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.  
14. Adjournment  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support: Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried unanimously.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:12 p.m.