Nyack Water Board Meeting

June 20, 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 Elizabeth Turk Commissioner Barbara Kunar Secretary Thomas Lynch Superintendent Andy Stewart Village Administrator Jim Roberts H2M Absent: Upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried (Vote 4-0), the Board accepted the minutes of May 16, 2024. The Cash Flow Statements for May 2024 was presented to the Board for review. The Statement of Revenue and Expenses for May 2024 was presented to the Board for review. The Board reviewed the Projects Update submitted by H2M architects + engineers and presented by Jim Roberts: 1. TTHMs Exceedance: a. WSP (Water Service Professional) were on site at the WTP for media analysis. b. Assessing Plant Operations and Chemical usage. Data challenges are being worked through with Supt. Lynch. c. H2M working on analysis/reports as outlined in the primary action items. d. 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. H2M has been communicating with several venders  to size and source equipment to provide a small outdoor enclosure to house all the chlorine injection equipment. 2. Plant Operational Assessments: a. New operations resource continues to meet with Superintendent Lynch to review objectives relative to developing Standard Operating Procedures, etc. b. H2M and Water Department met with Precision Pump to evaluate the 25 hp domestic pump for the purposes of returning to service. The evaluation led to both the pump and motor to be rebuilt. Precision Pump estimates returning the pump the week of July 1. 3. Watermain Projects: a. Phase B: H2M issued Phase B for bid on May 10, 2024 and Bids were taken on May 24, 2024 at 2 PM. Phase B is pending award by the Village Board. 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 and Water Department received bids for the 2024-20225 chemicals on June 6, 2024. b. Bid Tab done and submitted for Board review. 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. At 5:20 PM, upon motion by Commissioner Billock, second by Commissioner Turk, and carried, the Board moved into executive session to discuss personnel issues. At 6:08 PM upon motion be Commissioner Phillips, second by Commissioner Bullock, and carried the Board moved out of executive session and the public meeting resumed.  Water Treatment Chemical Bids were opened on June 6, 2024. The low bids were as follows: Soda Ash Slack Chemical $ 0.4492/lb Potassium Permanganate Brentag Northeast $ 3.3000/lb Activated Carbon Brentag Northeast $1.2600/lb Sodium Hypochlorite Keuhne Chemical Inc $ 2.27/gal Primary Coagulant Holland Company $ 0.512/lb *Primary Coagulant Coyne Chemical $ 0.5297/ib *Engineer recommends the award be made to Holland Company as the low bidder. However, in the event there are any difficulties with water quality, delivery or performance characteristics, Coyne Chemicals product can be accepted as an alternate. Upon motion by Commissioner Bullock, second by Commissioner Phillips, and carried, the Board accepted the low bids as recommended by the engineer. Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Lynch reported on the following items: 1. Proposes that the one of the Office Staff work at the plant one day per week. 2. Crew Split – Proposes buying additional trucks in order to split up the outside crew. 3. Truck Radios – Believes there would be better communication if crew were able to be reached via radio. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 18, 2024. There being no further business, upon motion by Commissioner Bullock, second by Commissioner Phillips, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Kunar