Richard Haytas

The board conducted the election of officers for the positions of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Key business items included the appointment of members to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee, the Operations Committee, and the Personnel Committee for the 2026-2027 term. The board also adopted the 2026 budget and certified compliance for the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Other significant actions involved authorizing the transfer of funds for sewer and water operations, awarding fair and open contracts for professional financial advisory and auditing services, authorizing lead service line credits, and ratifying several emergency declarations for water main repairs and snow removal services.

The Board of Commissioners discussed various operational and financial resolutions. Key agenda items included authorizing professional auditing services, ratifying emergency declarations for water main breaks and repairs, and approving personnel committee recommendations. Additionally, the Board authorized transfers of funds, payments of audited claims for water and sewer operations, and various engineering services for water main improvement projects. The meeting also included an update from the Executive Director regarding post-storm snow removal operations and the implementation of a new digital agenda tracking program.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved the 2026 fiscal year budget and a revision of water and sewer fees and charges. Key agenda items included the amendment of emergency contracts for solid waste collection, authorization of fund transfers for water and sewer operations, approval of professional service contracts for engineering, accounting, and legal services, and ratification of multiple emergency declarations for water main repairs. Additionally, updates were provided regarding upcoming public bidding for solid waste collection, the implementation of a new digital agenda tracking system, and policy manual updates.

The board meeting addressed public comments regarding water and sewer billing issues and held an executive session concerning labor relations and union contracts. A series of resolutions were approved, covering the transfer of funds for sewer and water operations, payment of audited claims, cash disbursements, and various contract awards for infrastructure projects. These included a lead service line replacement program, software license renewals, streetscape and roadway improvements, and emergency repairs for water mains and solid waste collection. Additionally, the board qualified law firms for compliance counsel services and approved personnel committee recommendations.

The board discussed several resolutions involving the authorization of funds transfers and payments for water and sewer operations, the awarding of contracts for payroll services, proprietary software licenses, emergency planning assistance, and grant management. Additionally, the board ratified emergency declarations regarding water main repairs and snow removal and approved recommendations from the personnel committee. The director's report covered updates on PFAS chemical testing, the prioritization of capital improvement projects, initiatives to manage staff overtime, and progress on internal policy revisions.