Bryan Frierson

The board meeting addressed several operational and administrative updates. Key topics included the ongoing emergency repairs at the Chittenden Road water main, the status of capital projects like the Levine Reservoir replacement and the Residuals Facilities Upgrade at the Little Falls Water Treatment Plant, and progress on the LT2 compliance program. The report also detailed customer service metrics, information technology developments, human resources statistics, and wholesale water volume trends. Additionally, the commission reviewed new engineering easement and lease agreements, PFAS treatment planning, and delinquent account summaries.

The board meeting included the presentation of executive and comptroller reports. Resolutions were passed regarding the issuance and sale of project notes and revenue bonds, approval of various change orders for infrastructure projects, and the renewal or extension of several service contracts. The board authorized the procurement of various equipment, including service vehicles and access control systems, and entered into easement and lease agreements. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions including promotions, new hires, and noted recent separations. The meeting concluded with the approval of disbursements and payrolls.

The board meeting included a monthly financial report and an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Several resolutions were approved, including shared services agreements with the cities of Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton for fire hydrant testing, a bond issuance, engineering services for lead service line replacement, procurement of a particle analysis system, chemical delivery contracts, and various maintenance service contracts. Personnel actions included several salary adjustments, provisional appointments, and new hires. Organizational priorities were discussed, including succession planning and the creation of several new director-level positions, alongside approval for annual fishing and summer intern programs.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including a monthly financial report and a rate increase. The board approved several resolutions concerning professional and engineering services for reservoir and water main replacement projects, treatment plant upgrades, vehicle and hardware procurement, budget amendments, and a sidewalk easement. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved payroll disbursements, personnel promotions, changes in job ranges, the creation of new titles, and new hires across various departments.

The board discussed and reviewed the 2022 budget, specifically addressing revenue, expenditures, and capital planning. Additionally, the meeting focused on financial resolutions related to the lead service line replacement project, including the authorization of construction bonds and notes through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank financing program to facilitate the project's funding and eventual loan forgiveness. Further discussion covered water transmission main improvements for the industrial loop.