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Great Lakes Water Authority  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of Directors  
Wednesday, June 22, 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 1:03 p.m.  
2. Quorum Call  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairperson Jaye Quadrozzi, Vice-Chairperson Freman Hendrix, Secretary Brian  
Baker, Director Gary Brown, and Director John J. Zech  
1 - Director Beverly Walker-Griffea  
Excused:  
3. Consent Matters  
William M. Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, stated that the  
Legal Committee met today and has requested that the items the Committee  
recommended for approval to the Board, items 10G. - 10R., be moved to 3C.  
Consent Matters, which would be items 3C. xv. - xxvi.  
There being no objections, items 10G. - 10R. were moved to item 3C. Consent  
Matters, as requested by the Legal Committee.  
A. Approval of Minutes (Items for Consent)  
2022-233  
i.  
May 25, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.Draft  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: May 25, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-234  
ii.  
June 2, 2022 Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes.Draft  
Rechanda Willis  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: June 2, 2022 Board of Directors Special Meeting Minutes  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
B. Communications (Items for Consent)  
2022-235  
i.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
2022-243  
ii.  
Interim CEO’s KPI Report  
Suzanne Coffey and William Wolfson  
Office of the Executive  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: EUM Key Metrics Dashboard_220608_FINAL  
6-22 Red Yellow Green Report  
Reso 22-243- Explanation of CEO Red and Yellow Report  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
C. New Business (Items for Consent)  
2022-221  
i.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1802774  
Springwells Water Treatment Plant 1930 Sedimentation Basin Sluice  
Gates, Guides, and Hoist Improvements  
CIP #114008 / BCE Score: 52.8  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-222  
ii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 1  
Contract No. 1803258  
Design Build Services for Northeast Flow Control Facility  
CIP #122003 / BCE Score: 62.0  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Water Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-223  
iii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 2  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-259  
As-Needed Engineering Services for Concrete Testing,  
Geotechnical Soil Borings and other Testing Services, and Related  
Services  
CIP #380700 / BCE Score: 20.0  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-224  
iv.  
Contract No. 2201870  
Schoolcraft Road Concrete Pavement Restoration and  
Landscaping  
CIP #122005 / BCE Score: 54.2  
Cheryl Porter  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Water Operations  
Attachments: 2201870 Procurement Board Report  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-200  
v.  
Proposed Change Order No. 3  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-060  
Study/Design of an Upgraded Sludge Conveyance System and  
Lighting Improvements at the Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant  
Vendor: Black & Veatch Limited of Michigan  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-203  
vi.  
Contract No. 2200373  
WRRF PS No. 1 HVAC Equipment  
Vendor: ThermalNetics, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2200373.Procurement Board Report-RFB  
2200373.Cost Tabulation  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-205  
vii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4  
Contract No. SCO-1134  
Ovation Upgrade and Support Services  
Vendor: Emerson Process Management Power  
& Water Solutions, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-206  
viii.  
Proposed Change Order No. 2  
Contract No. PC-795  
Pump Station No. 2 Pumping Improvements  
Vendor: Tooles Contracting Group, LLC  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-226  
ix.  
Contract No. 2200368  
WRRF PS No. 1 Discharge Gate Valves  
Vendor: J&S Valve, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Attachments: 2200373.Cost Tabulation  
2200373.Procurement Board Report-RFB  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-227  
x.  
Contract No. 2103733  
As-Needed Virtual Tour, Laser, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle  
Scanning Services  
Vendor: Wade Trim Associates, LLC.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2103733.Procurement Board Report-RFP  
2103733.Cost Summary  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-229  
xi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1067-1  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
Vendor: Kennedy Industries, Inc.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Wastewater Operations  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-232  
xii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3  
Contract No. 1067  
Parts & Repair Service for Various Pumps and Grinders  
Vendor: Detroit Pump & Mfg. Co.  
Navid Mehram  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Wastewater Operations  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-208  
xiii.  
Water Residential Assistance Program Funding Reallocation  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 6A1 2022-208 WRAP Tables 1-4  
6A2 WRAP Funding Reallocation Letter - Wayne Metro  
6A3 Quarterly WRAP Report thru 3.31.2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-209  
xiv.  
Water Residential Assistance Program Changes  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-251  
xv.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with  
Burtchville Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Burtchville Twp Water Contract Am 4 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-252  
xvi.  
xvii.  
xviii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Eastpointe  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Eastpointe Water Contract Am 4 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-253  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with City of  
Lapeer  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Lapeer Water Contract Am 3 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-254  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Lenox  
Township  
Randal Brown  
General Counsel  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Lenox Twp Water Contract Am 4 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-255  
xix.  
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Water Service Contract with Mayfield  
Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Mayfield Twp Water Contract Am 3 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-256  
xx.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Village  
of New Haven  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: New Haven Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-257  
xxi.  
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of Washington  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: Washington Twp Water Contract Am 5 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-258  
xxii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Charter  
Township of West Bloomfield  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Attachments: West Bloomfield Water Contract Am 4 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-260  
xxiii.  
Proposed Amendment No. 4 to Water Service Contract with Berlin  
Charter Township  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Attachments: Berlin Twp Water Contract Am 4 Ex B 2022  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-261  
xxiv.  
xxv.  
xxvi.  
Purchase of 705 Algonquin, Detroit, MI  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-265  
Purchase of 36336 Eight Mile Road, Farmington, Michigan  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-263  
Proposed Amendment No. 1  
Contract No. GLWA-CS-2102200  
Investigation of the June 25th and 26th 2021 Rain Events  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
General Counsel  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
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. - ii., 3B. i. - ii., and 3C. i. - xxvi.)  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Approve the Consent Matters.  
A motion was made by Director Brown, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Hendrix,  
to approve the Consent Matters. The motion carried unanimously.  
6. Public Comment  
Debra Taylor requested that the GLWA Board embrace and pay attention to  
water affordability platform and shared the eleven items for the water  
affordability platform, which Ms. Taylor states is community based and generated  
by the Michigan Water Unity Table, dated November 14, 2018, with leadership  
from We The People of Detroit.  
7. Communications  
2022-240  
A.  
Receipt of Correspondence  
No Action Taken  
8. Closed Session  
2022-244  
A.  
Closed Session Request - Attorney-Client Communications  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into  
Closed Session regarding Attorney-Client Communications.  
Motion By: John J. Zech, Support By: Freman Hendrix, 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  
2022-245  
B.  
Randal Brown and William Wolfson  
Administration & Compliance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into  
Closed Session regarding Labor Negotiation Strategy.  
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:  
2022-264  
C.  
Closed Session Request - Trial and Settlement Strategy  
Randal Brown  
Sponsors:  
General Counsel  
Indexes:  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion and Roll Call Vote to enter into  
Closed Session regarding Trial and Settlement Strategy.  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
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 1:15 p.m.  
Returned from Closed Session at 2:50 p.m.  
The only matters discussed were Attorney-Client Communications; Labor  
Negotiation Strategy; and Trial and Settlement Strategy.  
9. Old Business  
2022-268  
A.  
Continued Discussion Regarding GLWA CEO Search  
William Wolfson and Randal Brown  
Administration & Compliance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Secretary Baker made a Motion, Supported by Director Zech, to authorize an  
Employment Agreement in substantially the form attached, with Suzanne R.  
Coffey, P.E. to serve as GLWA's Chief Executive Officer; and authorize the Board  
Chair to execute the Employment Agreement on behalf of the Board of Directors;  
and authorize the Board Chair, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, and  
General Counsel to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish  
the intent of this vote.  
2022-267  
B.  
Selection of GLWA CEO  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Attachments: ceo employment agreement - board action  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Roll Call Vote regarding authorization of an  
Employment Agreement with Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E. to serve as GLWA's Chief  
Executive Officer.  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
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:  
10. New Business (Items for Discussion)  
2022-225  
A.  
Contract No. 2103688  
Rehabilitation of Connors Creek Sewer System  
CIP #260204 / BCE Score: 76.7 (Project Manager Score Only)  
Cheryl Porter and Todd King  
Water Operations  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 2103688 Procurement Board Report  
2103688 Bid Tab  
Board Communication-Response to Question Contract No. 2103688  
Rehabilitation of Connors Creek Sewer System  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: John J. Zech  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
2022-210  
B.  
Resolution to Adopt the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage  
Department Water Main Replacement - FY 2023 Drinking Water State  
Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Project Plan  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7A0 AC Memo - Request to Approve DWSD DWSRF Project Plan  
7A2 Resolution- Approval of DWSD DWSRF Project Plan  
7A3 DWSD - DWSRF Project Plan (WS-732, WS-733)  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
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:  
2022-211  
C.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $40,000,000 (Ordinance 2022-03)  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7B0 AC Memo - Approval of Series Ordinance 2022-03- Water Supply  
System  
7B2 Series Ordinance (2022 SRF 2 4 Quarter DWRF)  
7B3 Resolution Approving 2022 SRF-2 Ordinance (DWRF)  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
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:  
2022-212  
D.  
Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing  
Issuance and Sale of Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $66,000,000 (Ordinance 2022-04)  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
7C1 AC Memo - Approval of Series Ordinance 2022-04- Sewer  
Disposal System  
7C3 Series Ordinance (2022-SRF-2 GLWA Sewer)  
7C4 Resolution Approving 2022-2 SRF Series Ordinance (Sewer)  
5742-01  
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:  
2022-239  
E.  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2022 Third Quarter Budget  
Amendments  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments: 7A1 FY 2022 Third Quarter Budget Amendment Report-revised  
7A1 Addendums FY 2022 Third Quarter Budget Amendment Report  
7A2 FY 2022 Third Quarter Budget Amendment Resolution  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
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:  
2022-262  
F.  
Resolution to Approve the FY 2022 Fourth Quarter Budget  
Amendments  
Nicolette Bateson  
Finance  
Sponsors:  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
Quarterly Budget Amendment Report for FY 2022 ending June 30,  
2022  
7A6 FY 2022 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment Resolution  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
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:  
2022-266  
S.  
Presentation Regarding Board Investigation Regarding June 25-26,  
2021 and July 16, 2021 Rain Events  
Board of Directors  
Indexes:  
Attachments:  
GLWA Independent Assessment of Extreme Rainfall Events  
Conclusions and Recommendations  
Motion By: Gary Brown  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
The Board will also discuss such other matters.  
11. Reports  
12. Remarks  
None  
A. Chairperson's Remarks  
There were no Chairperson's remarks.  
B. Board Members' Remarks  
Vice-Chairperson Hendrix stated that as we embark on the Sue Coffey (Chief  
Executive Officer) era, we're both excited and optimistic.  
13. CEO's Report  
2022-246  
A.  
Interim CEO Report - June 22, 2022  
Suzanne Coffey  
Sponsors:  
Office of the Executive  
Indexes:  
Attachments: ICEO Report - June 22, 2022 and General Counsel Report  
Motion By: John J. Zech  
Support By: Brian Baker  
Action: Received and Filed  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
14. Other Matters  
15. Adjournment  
There were no other matters.  
Chairperson Quadrozzi requested a Motion to Adjourn.  
Motion By: Brian Baker  
Support By: Freman Hendrix  
Action: Approved  
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.