Jewell Lilly

The board reviewed the General Manager's report concerning legislative impacts, infrastructure relocation efforts, and recent staff events. The board took action on consent items, including the award of construction contracts for water transmission projects and professional engineering services. Key action agenda items included the endorsement of the Business Case Analysis for the Water Reuse Program, contingent upon further financial clarification, the approval of policy updates, the revision of rates for certain community systems, and the adoption of the 2012 budget. Additionally, the board discussed water and sewer agreements, the Potomac Water Supply Program, and projected water supply capacity.

The Board discussed committee charters and received reports from the Finance, CIP, PNC, and Audit committees. Key actions included the approval of several construction contracts involving storage tank improvements, an alternative water system, and a water reuse main, alongside a request to support a public hearing for easement condemnation. Additionally, the Board authorized updates to water reuse rates, procurement policy revisions, and engineering services for the water treatment plant and raw water supply system. A closed session was conducted to address probable litigation.

The board discussed various operational and administrative matters. Key topics included board member comments regarding internal accounting procedures and water distribution infrastructure costs. Public speakers addressed concerns about water tank locations, reservoir access, and dam studies. The General Manager's report covered reclaimed water rates, easement acquisitions, and upcoming construction projects. The Audit Committee presented a clean, unmodified opinion, and action was taken on contracts for water main design and sewage pumping station upgrades. Additionally, the board reviewed monthly and quarterly reports and engaged in a discussion regarding the costs of construction management services for the water supply program.

The committee meeting addressed the approval of the Audit Committee Charter and the extension of the contract for Yount, Hyde and Barbour. Additionally, the committee received an informational session regarding the audit process.

The meeting included the formation of a General Manager Search Committee and discussions regarding the General Manager's report, which covered preliminary engineering reports, rate studies, and bond sales. The Board approved several contracts and agreements, including services with Washington Gas, civil basic ordering agreements, and construction contracts for watermain and structural upgrades. Additional actions included an amendment to an engineering services contract for dam modifications and a resolution to issue 2015 revenue bonds for capital projects and debt refunding.