Kwame Calvin

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as a variance request for the Applewood Café grease interceptor and a public hearing regarding the combined annual budget and appropriations ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions covered an executive search update, various financial and investment reports, and the review of outstanding agreements. Additionally, the board considered the retention of benefit services, revisions to authority by-laws, and various procurement items including HVAC maintenance and IT software purchases. The agenda also addressed property acquisitions, human resources reports, engineering project change orders, and operational reports for plant and collection systems.

The agenda for the meeting covers financial oversight, including an investment report and expenditure reviews. New business items involve multiple capital projects such as collection system repairs and decommissioned equipment demolition, along with an RFP for janitorial services. Legal and risk management updates concern administrative order enforcement for Curtis Metal Finishing Company. Various departments presented monthly reports covering human resources, information technology, safety, finance, engineering, plant operations, and collection systems, including pretreatment and industrial user compliance reports.

The meeting included discussions on the fiscal year 25/26 budget and a sole source purchase for Wemco pump parts. Various administrative and operational items were addressed, including the declaration of an emergency for the Snow Avenue Force Main repair, the release of past closed meeting minutes, and the confirmation of an interim staff assignment. The board reviewed updates to the delinquency process policy, established various authority rates and fees, and considered the tentative combined annual budget and appropriations ordinance. Several annexation ordinances were presented for review, alongside reports on engineering, plant operations, collection systems, human resources, and information technology. The meeting also included a closed session regarding a personnel matter.

The board meeting agenda included a status update on primary filtration from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Key discussion points covered administrative resolutions regarding health insurance consulting and brokerage services, the engagement of an outside human resources consultant, and updates to the by-laws. The board reviewed property-related memorandums of decision and order, an investment report, and expenditure details. Additionally, the agenda featured purchasing items for manhole frames, lids, and tree removal services. Operational reports were presented concerning internal services, management, human resources, finance, engineering projects, plant operations, and collection systems, alongside updates on outstanding agreements and various easements.

The board discussed and approved the hiring of candidates for an Engineering Internship position and a Laboratory Internship position.