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Dec 13, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Onondaga County Water Authority Regular Monthly Authority Meeting
The meeting included discussion of the Blueline Sales Program, Micron updates, and an AMWA Executive Management Conference recap. The Authority authorized the execution of several main extensions and job contracts. A resolution was approved for the NYS Department of Transportation to relocate OCWA water facilities on Route 370. The 2025 main extension contracts, advanced benefit plans, and rate schedules were approved. Bid #23 for electrical work was awarded to Huen New York Inc. Updates were provided on water production and quality, technical services, human resources, legal matters, and finance. The potential closure of Crucible Industries was also discussed.
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Onondaga County Water Authority Regular Monthly Authority Meeting
The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The team communicated with Micron regarding technical planning for bringing OCWA water to the White Pine site and pursued funding from NYS. The Authority approved the revised Guidelines for Acquisition & Disposal of Property and a water sale agreement with the Town of Sterling. Rate Schedules for 2025 were approved. The 2025 Main extension contract cost (MEC) and advance benefit plan were tabled until the December meeting. Various bids for brass water service fittings, CI valve boxes, DICL pipe, DIMJ fittings, and gate valves were awarded. The Authority discussed the proposed 2025 meeting schedule. Updates were provided on water production and quality, service material inventory, lead and copper initiatives, and various special projects. The transfer of employees to permanent status with NYS Civil Service through the HELPS program was noted, and updates on the leave tracker module in UKG were shared. The sale of the Otisco Lake 90 Acre Parcel was near completion, and updates were given on the HomeServe program. The required annual contribution to the NYS Retirement System was discussed, along with water revenues and net operating expenses. KPI's relating to Financial Viability, Water Resource Sustainability, and Infrastructure Strategy and Performance were reviewed.
Oct 30, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Ocwa Board Meeting Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with opening business including the Executive Director Report. An Executive Session was held to discuss the Financial History of Particular Persons. New Business included presentations from Fiscal Advisors, discussions and potential approvals for the 2025 OCWA O&M Budget, 2025 OCWA Capital Budget, ABO Budget Report, OCWA Guidelines for Acquisition & Disposal of Property, OCWA Code of Ethics Policy, OCWA Budget and Fiscal Policies, the Quarterly Investment Report, the 2025 OCWA Board Meeting Draft Schedule, Main Extension & Job Order Contracts, and Expenditure Authorizations. Under Procurements, Change Order No. 1 for the NC Locker Room Project and Change Order No. 1 for the Warners Tank Project were addressed. Reports covered Water Production and Delivery, Technical Services, Human Resources/Insurance, Legal, Fiscal Services, and Key Performance Indicators.
Oct 30, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Onondaga County Water Authority Regular Monthly Authority Meeting
The meeting addressed future infrastructure financing options utilizing revenue bonds, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong bond rating. Key discussions involved the 2025 budgets, with the Authority approving the Operations & Maintenance and Capital Budgets, alongside the 2025 ABO documents. Several governing policies were approved, including amendments to the Guidelines for Acquisition & Disposal of Property and the Code of Ethics Policy, as well as multiple amendments to the Budget and Fiscal Policies, including establishing an emergency response reserve. The Quarterly Investment Report indicated that investment revenue continues to outperform the budget. The Board also authorized one Main Extension and three Job Contracts, and approved two Change Orders for the Locker Room at Northern Concourse and the Warners Tank. Operational updates covered submitting the water service inventory to the Health Department, noting the identification of lead services, stable lake levels, and excellent finished water quality. Technical updates included progress on cleaning and lining projects, and delays in receiving necessary shop drawings for the Farrell Pumping Station Improvements. Legal updates included the closing on parcel sales related to the Otisco Lake 90 Acre Parcel and projections for receiving PFAS litigation settlements. The meeting concluded with a brief executive session to discuss employment matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
