Rick Paloian

The meeting agenda includes the presentation of claims for approval and payment, reports from officers, and updates from the district's committees, consulting engineers, attorneys, and the superintendent. Additionally, the agenda covers unfinished business, new business, and general public business.

The meeting addressed public comments and questions regarding the possible expansion of sewer service in the Northshore and Eastshore area. The board discussed and approved payment of claims, and reviewed the superintendent's report, which included updates on flushing schedules, bio solids injection, flow meter calibrations, and customer complaints. There was also discussion regarding the IDEM Construction Permit for the Crow's Nest and the sale of bonds for the NEAR Project. The board also discussed the appointment of board members and the possibility of a petition opposing the sewer expansion.

The Board discussed several topics, including the District's disconnection from Syracuse, the approval of the Island Ave permit by the DNR, and the capping of lines at Kale Island and Medusa Street. They reviewed repairs to damaged manholes along CR 800 and the replacement of the pump at Runaway Bay. The Board also discussed updating District boundaries with the County Commissioners and agreed not to enforce forced connections in certain areas. A letter will be sent to the Town of Syracuse to terminate the contract from 1987. The Board discussed State regulations regarding forced connections and changes to the District Use Ordinance. Letters will be sent to property owners in the SWAP area who have not connected, giving them 90 days to comply or face fines. Updates on Contracts 4 and 5 were provided, and the reprogramming of lift stations was requested. The District now has 39 miles of lines in the ground.

The meeting addressed public comments and questions regarding the agenda, specifically concerning the possible expansion of the Northshore/Eastshore area, which had been tabled. The board discussed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They approved the payment of claims from various funds. The board also discussed employee reviews and salary adjustments for the upcoming year. Updates were provided on water line issues, insurance policy reviews, repairs to the building, and the status of the IDEM permit for the Crow's Nest development. The board discussed construction progress, a response letter to Syracuse, and an invoice to Syracuse for overpayment. Concerns were raised and addressed regarding the $4.1 million bond, billing rates, and the potential expansion, including the mandate for sewer service, costs to property owners, and the decision-making process.

The Board discussed ongoing work on contracts 4 & 5, including collection system fine-tuning and clarifier progress. The attorney addressed non-connection issues, suggesting ordinance modifications with penalties for noncompliance. A letter drafting was requested to notify non-connected customers of a 90-day compliance period with potential fines. Additionally, there were reports on water plant air issues, line capping at Medusa Street, and temporary solutions for Kale Island until new poles are installed. The Hiawatha Development was approved, and Crows Nest development progress was discussed, including the need for a new telephone pole. Annual generator service, lift station cleaning, and readiness for the 4th were noted. An issue with the new generator at Kanata was reported, and the punch list for Niblock and Cornerstone projects was mentioned. The potential takeover of the Sunset Condos lift station was discussed, along with the cost of outside company locates.