Sara Sgantas

The agenda for this meeting included strategic planning discussion, review of news articles and correspondence, and several commission action items. Key actions involved the consideration of minutes from November 2025 and check registers for November and December. Several engineering services contracts were presented for consideration, specifically for the Fort Thomas Treatment Plant Baffle Replacement, and improvements for Kenton Lands Tank, Garvey Avenue Water Main Interconnect Project, and Thomas More Parkway Water Main Replacement. The Board also considered a resolution authorizing the General Counsel to file a Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement Claim. Furthermore, resolutions related to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority State Revolving Loan Fund for lead service line replacement projects in Covington, Dayton, and NKWD F26 were on the agenda, as well as the Election of Officers for the Board of Commissioners. Various detailed financial reports and division reports were scheduled for review, followed by other business including executive session and adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the presentation of the KEMI Destiny Award for Safety for the fourteenth consecutive year. The President and CEO provided an update on the NKWD Strategic Plan. Key actions included the approval of expenditures for October 2025. Bids were accepted and contracts awarded for the Walnut Park Drive and Arrowhead Drive Water Main Replacement project, the Race Track Road Water Fill Station project, and the ORPS1 Temporary Bulkhead Installation and Sluice Gate Rehabilitation Phase 2 project. The Board also awarded a contract for electric inspection, testing, and maintenance services, and a contract for security gates and fencing. Authorization was granted to negotiate and purchase up to 13 vehicles and equipment, and to declare surplus vehicles for sale. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of the CIS Infinity, SOAP API, and REST API annual maintenance agreement. Updates were received on water production, the Lead and Copper Rule Inventory, status of ongoing capital projects (including main breaks and water loss percentage), and legal matters concerning PSC Case 2025-00286 and the GMWSS RFP.

The Board approved the bid from Larry Smith, Inc. for the Wolf Road Water Main Replacement project, and authorized staff to execute the contract documents. The Board approved the contract for the Independence Tank Painting & Repairs and authorized staff to execute the appropriate contract documents. The Board approved the contract for the Old State 4 Tank Painting, Repairs, and Partial Containment System Installation and authorized staff to execute the appropriate contract documents. The Board approved Resolution No. 045-062223, authorizing Stacey Kampsen to execute a Joinder Agreement with the Kentucky Public Employees' Deferred Compensation Authority (KDC). The Board approved the proposed revised Standard Operating Guidelines 200 (Delegation of Authority) and 375 (Procurement Guidelines). The Board approved Resolution No. 046-062223 authorizing the indemnification of Commissioners and Officers. The Board reviewed the District's financial reports and Department reports. Updates were provided on revenues and expenses, mid-year close activities, main breaks, the District's benefits broker, diesel fuel, fuel storage tank, PSC Case No. 2023-00132, NKWD v. 3M et al., Case No. 23-AV-55555, IT Server Room Fire Suppression System Upgrade Project, on-going projects within the 2023 5-Year Capital Budget, customer outreach and education for the Lead and Copper rule, and Route 8.

The Board discussed and approved several key items, including expenditures for September 2023, the Gloria Terrell Drive Water Main Extension project contract award to SmithCorp Inc., and a contract with Hach Co. for turbidity analyzers. The proposed 2024 Operating and Maintenance (O&M), 2024 Operating Capital, and the Five-Year Capital Projects Budgets (2024-2028) were also approved. Updates were provided on revenues, expenses, main breaks, the "Imagine a Day Without Water" National Day of Action, ongoing capital projects, and water loss. The Board also went into executive session to discuss pending litigation against PFAS Litigation.

The meeting included discussions and action items such as consideration of minutes and expenditures from March, a financial review of the audit report and district operations, consideration of bids for aggregate materials, a street flushing truck, water treatment chemicals, and the Ohio River Pump Station #2 Rotary Pump Control Valve. Additional considerations included bids for the Ft. Henry Drive and Hunters Green Drive Water Main Replacements, the Taylor Mill Treatment Plant Sanitary Sewer Relocation, and the Taylor Mill Treatment Plant Emergency Generator Project. The board also discussed betterment costs for a Ky. Transportation Cabinet project and authorization for application and administration of Kentucky Office of Homeland Security Projects. The agenda included financial reports, division reports, construction project budget and change order updates, and planning calendars.