Paul Kutzy

The meeting included the approval of claims totaling $1,563,427, which featured significant line items such as final payments for the Park Lane Tank Contractor, Water Infrastructure & Facilities Repairs, Engineering Services, and the main electrical power bill of $62 thousand. The Board reviewed the 2026 Water Treatment Chemicals Bid results, approving awards for 3" Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets (Accutabs), Liquid Chlorine, 50% Caustic Solution (Sodium Hydroxide), Blended Orthophosphate, and Calcium Hypochlorite Briquettes. Operational updates included distribution crew activities such as curb stop and hydrant replacements, and the Operations Department successfully taking environmental samples. Staff are also preparing for the upcoming Semi-Annual Consent Decree meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026.

The Board meeting included the introduction of a new Trustee. Key actions involved the approval of claims totaling $6,853,445, which included payments for Water Purchases from NYCDEP, a Pay Application for the Filter Plant Project Construction Contractor, Water Infrastructure Repairs, Payroll Costs, Engineering Services, and Health Insurance Premiums. A financial update on the Rye Lake Filtration Plant Project indicated a total cumulative spend of $18.8 million to date, with a revised potential overall project cost of $218.0 million. During General Administration, Trustees were elected to the positions of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Clerk/Treasurer. Furthermore, the 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Calendar was approved, setting meetings for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, except for a single meeting in December. Operational updates included distribution crew activities such as markouts, repairs, and flushes, and notification that the general Building Permit for the Rye Lake Filtration Plant Construction was issued, with preliminary site work already underway. Counsel also confirmed the completion of the second round of source water monitoring for LT2.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the review and approval of claims totaling $1,294,276, which covered significant expenses such as Water Infrastructure & Facilities Repairs and Projects, Property & Liability Insurance Premiums, Payroll Costs for two periods, Engineering Services, Health Insurance Premiums for January 2026, and Main Electrical Power for November. Operational updates from the General Superintendent detailed distribution crew activities, including curb box resets, fire hydrant replacements, service line replacements, water main repair, and routine flushings, alongside service call statistics and water sample results which were all within the normal range. No updates were provided for the Rye Lake Filtration Plant Construction or Consent Decree Environmental and Public Benefit Projects.

The meeting included financial reports and approvals, where claims were reviewed and approved. A resolution was considered for revising the professional services contract with Hazen and Sawyer regarding the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). The Hazen proposal for engineering services related to BCP Construction Sampling, Monitoring and Reporting, to be performed by subcontractor GZA GeoEnvironmental, was approved. Updates on project, system maintenance, and operational matters, as well as the Rye Lake Filtration Plant construction and Consent Decree Environmental and Public Benefit Projects, were not needed at this time. There was no new business or executive session conducted.

The meeting included a review of financial reports and approval of claims, including payments for the Filter Plant Project Construction Contractor, water purchases from NYCDEP, and payroll costs. An insurance policy was awarded to The Hartford Insurance Company for the Rye Lake Filtration Plant. The WJWW Manager was recognized for his service, particularly for his role in the Rye Lake Water Filtration Plant project. Progress on pre-construction activities and the receipt of a Temporary Structure Permit were noted.