Don Ukers

The Commissioners received reports from the General Manager, the Finance Department, and the Manager of Operations. Additionally, the Board approved a request for the use of the Green for a church event and authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Edmunds GovTech for municipal government software and associated services. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel issues and pending claims and litigation, though no action was taken following the session.

The meeting commenced with roll call and the swearing-in of Commissioner Jalin T. Sead and Treasurer Rosa M. Murray to their respective offices. A new Chairperson, Commissioner Sead, was elected following a motion. Key agenda items involved receiving the General Manager's Report, Financial Report, and Manager of Operations Report, all of which were unanimously accepted. The Commissioners approved requests for the use of The Green for the Fourth Annual Earth Day Event and a community Chanukah candle lighting, both with waived rental fees. The Consent Calendar included significant financial actions: approving a reallocation and contract award for the Alvin Drive and Wildwood Lane Watermain Replacement project, authorizing Addison Electric for sole source procurement and purchase orders for flow metering and fluoride level management systems at the Kellogg Deering Wellfield, establishing the Beacon Street Watermain Replacement project, approving related reallocations, and increasing purchase orders for upgrades to the Chemical Feed Systems at the John E. Riordan Water Treatment Plant Phase 2. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss Personnel issues and Pending Claims and Litigation.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes public participation, approval of the previous month's minutes, review of correspondence concerning Connecticut's underground water systems and PFAS in firefighter pants, and receiving reports from the General Manager and Financial departments. Key discussion items are the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which will partially move to Executive Session, an update from the Manager of Operations, and a Parks and Properties update regarding the use of the Norwalk Green. The Consent Calendar involves several authorizations, including budget transfers, issuing Purchase Orders to WSP USA Inc. for engineering services and grant identification related to the Grupes Reservoir Dam rehabilitation, increasing a Purchase Order for pump and pipeline fittings at the Valley Road Pump Station, executing a contract amendment with Burns Construction Company, Inc. for pavement repairs, and adopting a change to the Check Signing Policy to adjust authorization thresholds. The meeting is also scheduled to include an Executive Session to discuss Personnel issues and Pending Claims and Litigation.

The meeting commenced with the unanimous election of Thomas Cullen as Chairperson. Key actions included the approval of the Call of the Meeting, the Report of the Commissioners, and the Report of the Treasurer. A significant discussion item involved the approval of an appropriation not to exceed $529,397.69 from the Private Lead Service Line Revolving Fund Restricted Reserve Fund to the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget of the First District Water Department. Additionally, the electors unanimously approved the election of a Removal Committee.

The meeting commenced with a roll call and was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Key discussions included the acceptance of the Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, which was passed unanimously. Correspondence regarding water industry journals was received with no action required. Reports from the General Manager, Financial Controller, and Manager of Operations were all accepted. The Consent Calendar, which included authorizing the Chair to execute a Ground Lease Agreement with Elder House, Inc., approving medical plan options for current and future Medicare retirees, and approving a $250.00 Holiday Bonus for each District Employee in lieu of the Annual Holiday Party, was approved unanimously. An Executive Session was held to discuss Personnel issues and Pending Claims and Litigation.