Edward McAuliffe

The district held its annual and special meetings to address several key items, including the approval of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, funding for equipment acquisition, and emergency repairs for water mains. Discussions included the status of PFAS treatment infrastructure, the replacement of aging infrastructure, and improvements to water supply wells. Additionally, the district established new stabilization funds for system development and capital projects to manage financial resources. The district also reviewed reports on annual revenues, expenditures, and operational performance.

The board reviewed the Director's bi-weekly report covering topics including a water main break cleanup on Craig Lane, PFAS treatment updates for the Raymond Road water treatment plant, a routine safety inspection by the Department of Public Safety, OPEB and financial portfolio performance, and progress on the Wells 4 and 6 PFAS treatment project involving ion exchange media. Additionally, the board discussed warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Meeting and reviewed the draft Employee Policy Handbook, electing to defer further discussion on the latter until after the Annual Meeting.

The board discussed a bi-weekly report covering a water main break caused by pipe corrosion, potential cathodic protection measures, and cleanup efforts for silt accumulation following a previous break. The meeting also included an amendment to the Annual Meeting Warrant regarding an adjustment to a salary line item to facilitate staff transition. Furthermore, the board reviewed and refined the wording of a warrant article related to borrowing funds for PFAS design and construction. The board also elected to table the review of a draft employee policy handbook.

The board reviewed the Director's bi-weekly report, which included updates on the East Street Water Treatment Plant and PFAS treatment project, specifically focusing on completion timelines and a technical issue with a vessel hatch. Additionally, the board addressed inquiries regarding recent operational incidents, including a water main break and a false chlorine gas leak. The review of the draft Employee Policy Handbook was formally tabled.

The board ratified the approval of warrants for the Annual Meeting and a future Special Meeting. Following this action, the board moved to conclude the open public session and transition into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.