Jericho Water District

The board meeting agenda includes an engineer's report featuring proposals for surveying and water main improvements, and an attorney's report regarding executive session discussions on legal matters and the assignment of contract funds. The superintendent's report covers water analysis, a change order for tank rehabilitation, and invoice approvals. The business manager's report includes financial updates such as cash flow and purchase order reports, budget to actual reports, bond refunding, the budget schedule for the upcoming year, and multiple requests for water leak adjustments. The meeting also allows for a public session and an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the proposed appropriation of repair reserves for water main repairs. Key reports include engineering proposals for bond reporting, brine saturator tank emergency services, and treatment and grant applications for well projects. The Superintendent's report addresses water main installation requests, a water main extension request for a subdivision, and various contract change orders. The Business Manager's report covers financial statements, bank reconciliations, the 2026 bond authorization timeline, discussions on credit card payment implementation, budget transfers, and IT security enhancements through multi-factor authentication. Legal and personnel matters are scheduled for executive session.

Key discussion topics for this meeting include the Engineer's Report, which covers budget reports and recommendations for bid awards related to water main improvements and service gooseneck replacement projects. The Attorney's Report includes a planned Executive Session to discuss legal matters and the potential approval of a Settlement Agreement with Layne. The Superintendent's Report will address monthly reports, water analysis, personnel matters (including approval for an accrual payout for Justin Lohen), and change orders for well projects, alongside reviewing preliminary backflow fines and responding to a FOIL request regarding water service and easement information. The Business Manager's Report will review cash flow and purchase order reports, bank reconciliations for December 2025, approval of budget transfers, designation of fund balance for debt service, review of NYS EFC grant denials, a contract with USI Consulting Group for actuarial services, approval for a staff member to attend a conference, and requests from consumers regarding water bill reductions or penalty waivers.

The meeting addressed various engineering and construction projects, including updates on Well 20 & 21 AOP Treatment, Well 22 Facility Improvements & AOP Treatment, Kirby Lane AOP, and Southwoods Road - New Well and Treatment Facility. Approvals were made for additional engineering services for the 1,4 Dioxane and PFAS Treatment at Well No. 22. The board also discussed PTAS at the Wheatley Rd. Site, Split Rock Tank Booster Station, Syosset Tank Replacement, and Pump Rehabilitation Projects. Furthermore, the board approved Contract No. C2-24 for Miscellaneous Architectural Improvements at Convent Road and discussed water service gooseneck replacement. The board also reviewed and approved the 2024 Bond Report and Petition, and discussed grant opportunities and PFAS treatment at various wells. Additionally, the board addressed the removal of caustic tanks at Wells 5 & 7 and authorized a budget transfer for this project. Finally, the board discussed a request for a reduction in a water bill due to a service leak and reviewed various financial reports.

The meeting covered a range of topics including updates on various well and facility improvement projects, such as the Well 20 & 21 AOP Treatment, Well 22 Facility Improvements & AOP Treatment, and Kirby Lane AOP. Discussions also involved new well and treatment facilities at Southwoods Road, PTAS at the Wheatley Rd. Site, Split Rock Tank Booster Station, and Syosset Tank Replacement. Additionally, pump rehabilitation projects, architectural improvements at the Convent Road Facility, and water service gooseneck replacements were addressed. Grant opportunities, tank inspections, and contract requirements were also part of the agenda. Further discussion involved development projects, updates to the NYS Sexual Harassment Model Policy, water main breaks, and approval of emergency repair work. The board also discussed financial reports, tax collections, and the disposal of obsolete computer equipment.