Robert V. Galante

The board approved a bill resolution totaling $5,597,677.27, reviewed the treasurer's report for all fund accounts, and granted approval for several site plan applications, including projects at Rte. 88, Chambers Bridge Rd., and Mill Street. Key resolutions passed included awarding bids for water treatment chemicals, road patch materials, the redevelopment of Well No. 9, the purchase of a replacement Ford F550 truck, and the renewal of a three-year Microsoft Office 365 subscription, alongside an annual service contract for laboratory equipment. The board also addressed contract negotiations and a contract close-out for the GAC improvements at the William Miller Jr. Water Treatment Plant during an exempt session.

The meeting included the adoption of director reports and the approval of the monthly bill resolution and treasurer's report. Board actions included approvals for preliminary and final major site plans, minor site plans, and authorization to proceed with bidding for water main stream crossing replacements. The board also adopted the 2027 budget, awarded contracts for a grinder for the Bay Harbor Pump Station, the Rizzo Court Stormwater Basin Improvement Project, and pipe and appurtenance materials. Additionally, the board approved an emergency repair for Well 16 and a four-year agreement with the Office & Professional Employees International Union Local 32. Commissioner reports and staff updates were provided, and a project status inquiry was addressed during public discussion.

The board reviewed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the adoption of directors' reports and the approval of a bill resolution and treasurer's report. Developer applications were reviewed, including plot plans and site plan amendments. Key resolutions passed included the procurement of exhaust fan replacement parts, the appointment of alternate legal counsel, a change order for water treatment plant valve replacements, and the renewal of laboratory analytical services and cybersecurity software subscriptions. Additionally, the authority authorized flood insurance renewal, a transfer of funds to the working capital account, engineering consulting services for pump station rehabilitation, and the execution of a shared services agreement for analytical laboratory services.

The meeting included the adoption of directors' reports, review of developer applications for property site plans, and authorization to proceed with bidding for multiple water main stream crossing replacement projects. Furthermore, the Authority adopted the 2027 budget, awarded contracts for a grinder for the Bay Harbor Pump Station and the Rizzo Court Stormwater Basin Improvement Project, authorized the emergency repair of a well, and approved a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Office & Professional Employees International Union Local 32.

The meeting primarily focused on the election of Board officers, including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Additionally, the Board approved resolutions for the appointment of various professional advisors such as general and alternate legal counsels, labor and bond counsel, a consulting engineer and alternate engineers, an auditor, a risk management consultant, and a financial advisor. Further administrative actions included the designation of official newspapers for the Authority, the establishment of regular meeting dates for the upcoming year, and the formalization of charges for records requests.