Water Board

ALBANY WATER BOARD 10 North Enterprise Drive Albany, New York 12204 (518) 434-5300 Charles G. Houghton III, Chairman Rachel Johnson, Vice Chairman C. Anthony Owens, Treasurer Karen Strong, Secretary James R. Frezzell, Assistant Secretary Notice of Meeting of the Albany Water Board Thursday May 23, 2024 @ 9:00am AGENDA 1. Roll call 2. Approval of Minutes of regular Meeting on April 26, 2023 (if no objection, reading of minutes dispensed). 3. Public Comment Period. 4. Presentation on the Beaver Creek Clean River Project update- Rebecca Caldon, P.E. 5. Committee and other reports: A. Finance Report- Christopher Powers, CFO • MTD/YTD Financials • Audit status • Finance Department Staffing update • AMCS Proposal B. Commissioners Report – Deputy Commissioner William Simcoe, P.E. • Fluoridation – Task Order for CHA to perform planning grant and design report work • Update on Capital/Construction Projects • Water Purchase Agreement – Bethlehem • Modification to the LTPC CSO Consent Order C. Counsel’s Report- Laura Gulfo, Attorney at Law, MCL&C, PLLC. D. Communications Report- Steve Mercier, Project Manager – Communications 6. New Business ▪ Billing Adjustment – 31 Meade Ave ▪ Commissioner Evaluation Process 7. Resolutions: • Resolution 24-22: Authorizing the Chairman to sign the modified Albany Pool Communities Consent Order.  • Resolution 24-23: Authorizing the Chairman to sign a contract with Town of Bethlehem for the purchase of water. • Resolution 24-24: Authorizing Task Order under the Master Services agreement with CHA • Resolution 24-25: Authorizing Commissioners to negotiate acquisition of conservation easement with property owner Carranza • Resolution 24-26: Approving the amendment to the Finance Agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents by the Board in connection with the issuance of obligations by the Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority. • Resolution 24-27: Expanding the scope of project and amend EAF under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. • Resolution 24-28: Approving Change Order 5H-08 to the Beaver Creek Clean River Project phase 5 HVAC contract with DiGesare for the amount of $13,698.09. • Resolution 24-29: Authorizing the Chairman to execute an easement for 25 Holland Avenue. • Resolution 24-30: Authorizing the Chairman to execute and agreement with CT Male for SEQRA Consulting Services. • Resolution 24-31: Authorizing the Commissioner to negotiate acquisition of conservation easement with property owner Kowal. • Resolution 24-32: Accepting appraisal report and authorizing Commissioner to negotiate acquisition of property with property owner Bradt. • Resolution 24-33: Approving task order will Labella for professional surveying & environmental services related to acquisition of property under the WQIP Program. • Resolution 24-34: Authorizing the Commissioner to adjust account balance for good cause shown for vacant property located at 31 Meade Avenue. • Resolution 24-35: Authorizing the Chairman to execute agreements with qualified contractors for the performance of Emergency Lead Service Line Replacement. • Resolution 24-36: Authorizing Chairman to execute easement with Albany College of Pharmacy 8. Enter Executive Session1. 9. Exit Executive Session. 10. Announce next meeting date: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:00am. Please note there will be a meeting of the Audit Committee at 8:30am 11. Adjournment 1 Only if necessary (and approved by a majority vote of the Board) to discuss: a. matters which will imperil the public safety, if disclosed; b. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement officer, or informer; c. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which could imperil effective law enforcement, if disclosed; d. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; e. collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law; f. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; g. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and h. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease or real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of public securities held by such public body, but only when publicly disclosed would substantially affect the value thereof