The agenda includes staff reports on engineering and capital projects, financial updates regarding investment accounts and financial modeling, and a rate advisor report on alternative rates. Legal counsel will provide updates on board training, property leases, and easement payment adjustments. The Board will consider several resolutions, including scheduling a public hearing for water and sewer rate modifications, authorizing an amendment to a real estate contract for the Morrison property, establishing an investment account, processing expense reimbursements and a customer refund, applying for a regional resilience grant, and approving contract adjustments and task orders related to the Thurlow Terrace Stormwater Sewer Separation Project.
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The board discussed updates on engineering and capital projects, including the Thurlow Terrace Stormwater Sewer Separation and lead service line replacements. Financial reports covered the 2027 proposed budget, billing revenue, and the renewal of the WaterWorth rate forecasting model. Other key discussions involved bond issuance recommendations, representation on the Albany County Water Purification District, potential real property transactions discussed in executive session, and a request from the City for additional financial support. Several resolutions were passed, authorizing contract awards, property acquisitions, and various project disbursements and change orders.
Sep 4, 2026·Board meeting
Albany Water Board Special Meeting
The board meeting primarily focused on a discussion of the proposed 2027 budget. Key adjustments reviewed included the removal of line of credit repayments, reductions in capital and operating contingencies, and budgeting for emergency repairs and salary increases. The board also reviewed the addition of new budget divisions and changes to the treatment of sewer expenses. Further discussions covered administrative constraints affecting infrastructure maintenance, the division of responsibilities under the Operating Agreement, and strategies for potential rate increases. The meeting also included an update on current billing consumption, pump station repairs following flooding, and maintenance work at the Tivoli Lake Preserve.
Aug 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Albany Water Board Regular Meeting
The agenda includes staff reports covering operations, engineering, and communications. Committee and administrative reports will address financial status, budget planning, rate alternatives, bond issuance, customer-facing programs, easement agreements, property leases, ongoing construction projects, and various cybersecurity and capital improvement grants. New business items involve a series of resolutions regarding financial statements, audit reports, billing refunds, expense reimbursements, and multiple change orders for learning garden and paving projects. Additionally, the board will discuss service agreements, task orders for flow monitoring and engineering services, and the 2027 budget proposal, concluding with an executive session.
