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.