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Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Key topics included a tour and discussion with Sanitation District 1 regarding the Westerly Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station, an update on the Member Community Infrastructure Program funding in Richmond Heights, and a presentation on the importance of wastewater and stormwater work at Kent State University. Action items included authorizations to publish bids for sodium hypochlorite, Southerly Solids Handling Improvements, and property demolition services. The Board also authorized the purchase of laboratory chemicals and IT equipment, approved a loan agreement for the Big Creek Tunnel project, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME regarding job classifications, and sponsored several environmental projects under the Ohio EPA's WRRSP. Additionally, the Board discussed HR strategies for employee engagement and workforce development, and responded to public inquiries regarding invasive species removal at Lower Lake and proposed stream restoration projects.
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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a review of the Chief Executive Officer's report, which covered the conclusion of the 2026 Louis Stokes scholarship program, the success of recent Utility Assistance Resource Fairs, and staff participation in the Ohio One Water Technical Conference. Several action items were addressed, including authorizations to issue a Request for Proposal for design services, renew software licenses, and enter into public improvement contracts for elevator maintenance and the construction of the Easterly Chemically Enhanced High-Rate Treatment Facility. Additionally, the board approved property acquisitions and easements for stormwater and tunnel projects, and authorized a credit adjustment for a customer. Information items included status reports on the Capital Improvement Program and an update on the Kingsbury Run Consolidation Sewer project. The meeting also included a public session regarding the Doan Brook Restoration project at Horseshoe Park.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board received the Chief Executive Officer's report highlighting project milestones, including infrastructure restoration in East Cleveland and flood protection projects in Parma, and acknowledged national performance awards for wastewater treatment facilities. Action items included authorization to advertise for bids on projects such as grease trailer purchases, polymer delivery contracts, elevator modernization, and bridge replacements. The Board also entered into professional services agreements for flood reduction, approved funding for the 2027 Member Community Infrastructure Program, and awarded construction contracts for treatment plant aeration and alarm system upgrades. Property acquisitions for tunnel projects, sewer account adjustments, and close-outs of public improvement contracts were addressed, followed by department updates regarding quarterly operations, maintenance safety performance, and tunnel dewatering pump station operations.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Regular Meeting
The board discussed recent significant rainfall events and their impact on stormwater management programs, along with updates on the Doan Brook Restoration project permitting. Key action items included authorizations for sewer odor control and biosolid ash removal contracts, the closure of a public improvement contract, and the adoption of sewer and stormwater rate revisions for 2027-2031. Additionally, the board received a midyear status report on the Capital Improvement Program, specifically regarding Project Clean Lake milestones, and addressed public concerns regarding recent media reporting on District projects.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
