Nyack Water Board Meeting

May 16, 2024 A regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was held on the above date at 9 North Broadway, Nyack, NY. The meeting was called to order by Chairman McDowell at 4:30 PM. The following were present: William McDowell Chairman Michelle Bullock Commissioner John Phillips Commissioner Barbara Kunar Secretary Thomas Lynch Superintendent Absent: Elizabeth Turk Commissioner Upon motion by Commissioner Bullock, second by Commissioner Phillips, and carried (Vote 3-0), the Board accepted the minutes of April 11, 2024. The Cash Flow Statements for April 2024 was presented to the Board for review. The Statement of Revenue and Expenses for April 2024 was presented to the Board for review. The Board reviewed the Projects Update submitted by H2M architects + engineers: 1. TTHMs Exceedance: a. Projected Phase 1 Deliverable report to RCDOH, State and EPA by June 30, 2024. b. There continues to be challenges with conflicting data reporting from the plant operations which makes developing defendable responses challenging. c. H2M to begin working on designing chlorine addition at the South Highland Pump Station to aid in low Chlorine residual in the College Pressure Zone. This requires approval from RCDOH. 2. Plant Operational Assessments: a. Continue to lend support on technical issues and reporting.  New operations resource starts Monday and we will meet with Superintendent Lynch t0 review objectives relative to developing Standard Operating Procedures, etc. 3. Watermain Projects: a. Phase B: H2M has received formal approval from RCDOH for Phase B of the Water Main Project. Phase B was put out to bid on May 10, 2024 and Bids ae to be opened May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM. b. Phase C: Drafting plans for submission to Health Department. 4. Plant Upgrade for PFAS removal: a. H2M has communicated with NYSDOH and review comments are now with RCDOH for review and additional commentary. We anticipate approval within the next few months. 5. Lead Service Line Inventory: a. Inventory is due to the state in October 2024. b. Superintendent Lynch to advise on additional support require. 6. 2024-2025 Chemical Bids: a. H2M has prepared and sent to the Water Department for advertisement. Bids will be opened June6, 2024. 7. Master Planning Efforts: a. Draft plan submitted for Superintendent Lynch and Board for comment/review. H2M to prepare final copy of report upon agreement with Water Department. b. Following finalization H2M will work with Superintendent Lynch on Capital Improvement and maintenance plans related to identified prioritized topics. The Board reviewed correspondence from Frank Kirwan, West Shore Towers, 101 Gedney Street requesting a review of the removal of the over 1000,000 CF rate discount. He requested that the Board reconsider reinstating the discount to help mitigate the impact on their operations and tenants. The final decision letter to Nursel Kahya, 7 Lawrence Street, Nyack (2-4520) was given to the Board for review. The Board reviewed the resumes of several candidates for the vacant Commissioner position. Following review and discussion: Upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried (Vote 3-0), the Board agreed to offer the position to  Pearl Gray. Chairman McDowell will contact her regarding her willingness to serve. At 5:57 PM, upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried, the Board moved into executive session to discuss personnel issues. At 6:17 PM upon motion be Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried the Board moved out of executive session. Following the executive session: Upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried, the Board agreed to raise Chairman McDowell’s monthly stipend to $600.00. Upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried, the Board approved a 3% salary increase, the same as the Union, for non-union employees (Kunar, Lynch and Francois) commencing June 1, 2024. Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 20, 2024. There being no further business, upon motion by Commissioner Bullock, second by Commissioner Phillips, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Kunar