Northern Kentucky Water District

The Board of Commissioners conducted a regular meeting to review various action items and reports. Key discussion topics included the consideration of expenditures, bids for multiple water main replacement projects, and engineering services for water infrastructure and lead service line replacements. Additionally, the board deliberated on professional services for radio system studies, control system programming for treatment plant upgrades, the adoption of a statewide emergency management mutual aid agreement, and the delegation of authority to the President and CEO. Financial and operational reports were presented, including capital budget updates and division-specific performance metrics, followed by an executive session.

The meeting included financial reviews of the 2024 and 2025 audit reports and district operations. Agenda items focused on water main replacement projects for Linwood Avenue and Rosebud Avenue, as well as the consideration of bids for various infrastructure projects including an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy system, pump station improvements at Dudley 1040, tank repairs and painting for Kenton Lands and Dudley, and pump maintenance services. The Board also reviewed various financial reports, division updates, and construction project budgets.

The Board approved district expenditures for the month of February 2026. Key actions included awarding one-year contracts to Independence Paving, LLC for asphalt milling, paving, and restoration services, and the approval of a contract for the Grandview Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Foote Avenue Water Main Replacement project. The Board also approved the purchase of distribution inventory materials and authorized standing vendor contracts for copper piping. Furthermore, the Board accepted the 2025 PSC Annual Report. Departmental updates were provided regarding financial performance, audit status, water production quantities, capital budget project status, regulatory and legal compliance matters, and security defense updates.

The Board reviewed District expenditures, authorized several contracts for water main replacement projects at Skyline Drive, Elder Court and Hazelwood Drive, and Dixie Place, Sadye Court, and Hartweg Avenue, and awarded contracts for aggregate materials and generator preventive maintenance services. The meeting also included reviews of financial and departmental reports, updates on revenues and expenses, the status of the 2025 audit, water production quantities, the Five-Year Capital Budget, and progress on infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Board received updates regarding ongoing legal matters, current legislation, and various human resources and safety initiatives, including employee training and grant funding.

The board meeting agenda included considerations for several operational and financial items, such as the approval of expenditures from the February check register and a financial review of the PSC Annual Report. Bids were evaluated for multiple infrastructure projects, including asphalt restoration, asphalt milling and paving, water main replacements for Grandview, Washington, and Foote Avenues, and distribution inventory materials, specifically for copper. Additionally, the meeting encompassed a review of extensive financial reports, division-specific updates, and construction project status.