Michael Smith

The Business Meeting agenda for February 23, 2026, included several key items. Financial reports to be reviewed covered bank accounts, invested funds, and the Wilmington Trust account. Personnel actions for February 23, 2026, were listed. Operational reports covered January 2026 data for Operations and Maintenance, including water production, wastewater data, and capital projects such as sedimentation basins, belt filter press improvements, and the Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement. Resolutions on the agenda included the procurement of a Gas Chromatograph for Haloacetic Acid analysis, renewal of Neptune 360 meter data management services, and the award of a bid for an Emergency Repair Contract. Change orders related to JR Swanson contracts for sewer replacement projects were also scheduled for review. The package also included reports on laboratory analysis and industrial pretreatment enforcement activities.

The meeting commenced with the welcoming of a new Board member, Daniel Weiss. Discussions included correspondence items and the approval of prior meeting minutes from December 15, 2025. Key operational updates covered the receipt of a $5 million WIIA grant designated for hydrant, large valve, and water main replacements, as well as WTP SCADA upgrades. The Board reviewed the necessity to upgrade the tracking software for the Cross Connection Inspector to BSI Online, which includes a new fee structure for plumbers. Finance items reviewed reports on bank balances and the analysis of 2024 tax transfers related to unpaid water bills, noting a substantial drop in amounts transferred in 2025 after service disconnections were reinstated. Personnel actions approved included hiring a Compliance Officer/Industrial Waste Inspector and granting permanent Civil Service status to a Senior Administrative Assistant. Engineering updates mentioned ongoing WWTP upgrade reports and the submission of the 2025 combined sewer overflow report. Resolutions approved involved awarding the bid for the West Rivershore Drive water main replacement, amending an Order on Consent, approving repairs for WWTP air scour piping, renewing Lucity software support, approving payment for an emergency sewer repair, approving maintenance agreements for WTP generators, extending environmental monitoring services with AECOM, and updating authorized bank account signers.

The agenda for the business meeting covers several operational and financial matters. Key resolutions include awarding bids for the West Rivershore Drive Water Main Replacement and emergency repair to a collapsed 15-inch combined sewer main on 24th Street and Seneca Avenue. Other resolutions address renewing software support and maintenance for Lucity, approving preventative maintenance agreements for WTP generators, extending the agreement with AECOM for environmental monitor services, and updating authorized bank account signers. The agenda also includes reports on finance, personnel actions, outside infrastructure updates, and information technology matters. A previous business meeting from December 15, 2025, minutes are listed for review, and there is an anticipated Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, specifically including the termination of the Director of Financial Services and the appointment of a replacement.

The Business Meeting agenda covered several key areas. Discussions included a COVID Wastewater Surveillance Update Memorandum dated October 19, 2022, and the review of September 2022 Capital Payments. Financial items involved reviewing project budget statuses (CPL) as of October 19, 2022, the Financial Award Summary, various budget performance reports through September 30, 2022 (for Water Board and Sewer Funds), budget amendments, and a preliminary draft budget for 2023. The Board also addressed the 2023 Chemical Bid results, including comparison sheets and tally sheets, and the calculation for the 2023 Town of Niagara Flow Monitoring and Service Charge. Personnel Actions for October 24, 2022, were presented for notification. Resolutions included approving a gas detection system for lift stations (Resolution 2022-10-019) and authorizing the settlement of the Bradberry Claim (Resolution 2022-10-020). Old Business included updates on ongoing capital improvement projects such as the Board Room WTP renovation, WWTP Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Replacement, and various water main and fence replacements.

The September 27, 2021 meeting agenda included numerous resolutions and discussion items. Key items involved approving an agreement for generator maintenance, procurement of heavy equipment, extending a bid for root control, awarding a bid for primary treatment polymer, approving the third amendment to an operation agreement, procuring a grit cyclone screw and parts, and declaring surplus property for auction. Financial discussions covered the 2022 budget update and performance reports. Engineering updates addressed various ongoing projects, including the Gorge Pump Station Rehabilitation change orders, FEMA grant agreements, and updates on infrastructure issues like lift station roofs, emergency backup generators, and water treatment plant (WTP) system upgrades (e.g., HVAC, carbon silo repair, chemical offload area coating). Discussions also covered personnel actions and the presentation of the 2020 audit during a prior special meeting.