Mahoning Valley Sanitary District

The meeting included discussion of agenda items, a finance report, the chief engineer's report, resolutions, and an executive session. The board received information regarding the agenda items prior to the meeting.

The Drinking Water Source Protection Plan for the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District aims to safeguard the Meander Reservoir and its water courses from contamination and sedimentation to ensure a long-term supply of safe drinking water for over 200,000 residents. Key strategies include implementing septic tank regulations, promoting agricultural Best Management Practices and buffer zones, reviewing de-icing practices, developing educational and outreach programs, enhancing contingency planning for emergency water supply and spill response, and conducting ongoing source water monitoring. The plan emphasizes coordination with local communities and governmental agencies for effective management activities.

The board meeting included resolutions authorizing various contracts. Contract No. M-615 for furnishing polyacrylamide-based flocculant polymer was awarded to PolyDyne, Inc. Contract No. M-616 for furnishing aluminum chlorohydrate-polymer blend was awarded to AquaMark, Inc. Contract No. M-617 for furnishing copper sulfate was awarded to Thatcher of New York. The board authorized the hiring and employment agreement with Scott D. Verner as Chief Engineer and authorized Thomas F. Holloway to return to Plant Operations Manager. Additionally, Change Order No. 1 for Contract G-136, related to the Chemical Feed Line Improvement Project, was authorized for a decrease of $151,500.00.