GLWA, Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. EDT
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
GLWA reported strong financial results, staff promotions and awards. Board members approved contracts, projects, and a salary increase for the CEO. A settlement strategy regarding litigation between DWSD, GLWA and Highland Park was discussed in closed session.
GLWA reported strong financial results, staff promotions and awards. Board members approved contracts, projects, and a salary increase for the CEO. A settlement strategy regarding litigation between DWSD, GLWA and Highland Park was discussed in closed session.
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-No Communications moves us to Old Business.
reflects potential member partner credit related to the resolution of the highland park matter. It increased investment earning to offset cost along with a few other increases due to conservative budget on vacancies and erosion concerns.
Approved.
Approved.
Seeking $2,500,000.00 in additional funds for the renewal of nine sections of pipe found during the LSIP condition assessment of the 36-inch water transmission main on 24 Mile Road.
Approved.
New contract approval for Water Transmission Main, Valve Emergency and Other Urgent Repairs.
Approved.
The current contractual and final completion dates of the contract are March 30, 2023, and July 16, 2024, respectively. Currently, correction work is ongoing to restart the previously failed 30-day performance test. Seeking a no cost increase extension.
Approved.
Both improve reliability of the ferric chloride feed system at different locations.
Approved.
Seeking provisional allowance to negotiate remainder for the HAZMAT Rehabilitation Building and any balance will be refunded to general fund.
Approved.
Easement Agreement between GLWA and Rochester Community Schools with a payment of $16,520.
Approved.
Collective Bargaining Agreement 2024-2027 with Senior Water Systems Chemists Association for 61 members of the union including a shift premium, adjusting time off to match shifts, and a signing bonus.
Approved.
Board Member Remarks from John included that he found a conference in Anaheim to be interesting and learned a few things.
*Favorable outcomes received from recent bond transactions including affirmation of strong credit ratings and improved cash flow savings $130.4 million.
*Cheryl Porter, COO, was elevated to President of American Water Works Assoc. The first woman of color to achieve this position in the 143-year history.
DWSD v HIGHLAND PARK, WCCC No. 14-001974-CK; GLWA V HIGHLAND PARK, WCCC No. 20-011589-CB
Approved.
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Great Lakes Water Authority
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is a regional water and sewer authority that services nearly 40 percent of the water customers in Michigan. Currently GLWA provides wholesale water and waste water services to 127 municipalities in eight Southeastern Michigan counties, which is equivalent to approximately 3.9 million customers.
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