Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board Board Meeting
The meeting covered a range of operational, financial, and policy-related agenda items. Key discussions included the ratification of a memorandum of understanding for the Teamsters contract regarding employee rest time, the approval of a resolution to initiate a $9 million water revenue bond sale for capital improvement projects, and updates to organizational rules and regulations, specifically regarding curb box ownership and service line repair time frames. The Board also reviewed adjustments to rates and fees, including credit card processing fees, the introduction of fees for paper statements, and significantly increased penalties for backflow non-compliance. Finally, the Board updated its procurement policy to ensure compliance with federal funding requirements and reviewed the financial report, noting positive trends in water sales and cash flow.
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Mohawk Valley Water Authority Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed and approved several contract resolutions, including a contract for southern fencing improvements and an extension for engineering services related to the decommissioning of the Southern Reservoirs. The finance report highlighted favorable water sales and significant capital funds. The executive director provided updates on reservoir water levels, the upcoming implementation of a chemical feed system for water quality compliance, a cybersecurity grant award, and the outcome of perfluorinated settlement participation. Additionally, the board reviewed employee morale initiatives and operational evaluations regarding the summer hours program and water metering systems.
May 18, 2026·Board meeting
Mohawk Valley Water Authority Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved a resolution to add the new position title of Groundsworker to the Teamsters bargaining unit and authorized agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation regarding the North Genesee Street Gateway Bridge and Multi-Modal Connector Project. Contracts were awarded for the 2026 Lawn Restoration Project and the Southern Reservoir House Demolition Project. Several HR policies were reaffirmed, including Family and Medical Leave and Sexual Harassment Prevention. The board reviewed finance reports indicating positive cash flow, discussed strategies for benchmarking rates against other municipal water authorities, and received an update on reservoir levels and customer engagement initiatives.
