Board of Directors

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@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The meeting is starting!

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@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The body will jump right into public comment. There are no written items for public comment, and there are no attendees in the room for public comment.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Final call for public comment - no one from Zoom/phone desires to speak either.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Things are moving quickly! On to new business.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Jody Caldwell, Interim Chief Planning Officer - Planning Services, and Sherri Gee present the I-94 Modernization Project, in coordination with @MichiganDOT and @DetroitWaterDep. https://t.co/QtxVGsvipd

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep https://t.co/t13XsqGtEm

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The project was reevaluated after the major storm events last summer, and was tweaked to account for such events in the future. https://t.co/jKO4m62ITD

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep https://t.co/zmesY0s8K4

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Major benefits of this work include: https://t.co/YiveKwxcik

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep MDOT benefits include: https://t.co/Dl3qMYv8ur

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep This will be a federally funded (reimbursed) project. They are hoping to have an agreement signed in May so that MDOT can begin Package 1 final design.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Q: Will this project relieve any basement funding in the Jefferson Chalmers area?

A: GLWA investigated connection points, and “DWSD took it one step further.” Gee is unsure if the GLWA work of the project will result in relief. Defers to DWSD.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Remember this scene from last summer? MDOT hopes that this project will prevent this in the future, but the project is NOT in direct response to the flooding events of last summer, and has been in the planning stage since 2019. https://t.co/chl2Yc6kZK

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep You can review summary for the I-94 Modernization Project here - https://bit.ly/3wydqdw.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The board approves the Memorandum of Agreement by between MDOT, GLWA and Detroit Regarding I-94 Modernization Project, Package 1 Drainage, which allows the Interim CEO to execute an agreement. Read more here - https://bit.ly/36EhKwU.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Proposed Change Order No. 1 Contract No. 1900516 Energy Management: Freeze Protection Pump Installation at Imlay Pump Station passed. View details here - http://glwater.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=5934.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Proposed Amendment No. 1 Contract No. 2002655
Study and Design for Northwest Interceptor Relief Sewer to Oakwood CSO Facility passes without discussion. View details here - http://glwater.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=5935.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Next up for discussion is RFP 2101926 Liquid Chlorine Delivery. Details and relevant documents can be found here - http://glwater.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=5937.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The Chlorine solution is mixed with final effluent to remove or inactivate pathogens such as bacteria and viruses that can cause disease in humans and animals. The motion passes.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Next up for discussion is Contract No. 2102618 Baby Creek CSO Facility Screen Rehabilitation. The Baby Creek facility screens were inspected in May of 2021 and the inspection revealed that the screens are in poor condition.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Motion passes. View details and related documents here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5474790&GUID=E32E6D40-BDEA-44B2-A152-A3193E194518&FullText=1

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Contract No. 2101879 Renovation of the Fourth Floor at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) - New Administration Building (NAB) is next up! Other floors would be renovated after the completion of the fourth floor.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Renovation would consolidate work areas and allow employees to work more collaboratively. Motion passes. View details here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5474789&GUID=BA8B49D3-1DAE-40BB-BB7E-ABF93C51824A.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Next up for discussion is Contract No. 2102834 Facilities Maintenance Services. There are currently 75 vacancies that need to be filled, not including specialized roles. Question is asked why they can’t fill the roles themselves.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep A long term solution would be to bring in employees and train them in house. However, they feel this is the best and most cost effective option (a three year, $29,881,439.12 contract) given the situation and need for new hires.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Board member says that there will always be contracts like this, as it doesn’t make sense to have employees “sitting around” waiting for projects to come up. Also says that many contract employees don’t want to be full time employees anyway.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Motion is approved. View details here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5518114&GUID=FE2A80DC-BCAC-462F-BA1D-3708B1C6600F.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The next item of business is Proposed Amendment No. 2 Contract No. GLWA-CS-300 Financial Automation Solution Services O&M. Current financial system, BS&A, was implemented at the start of GLWA’s operations in 2016, and no longer meets the organization’s needs.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Motion carries. View details here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5474791&GUID=970CCF03-D610-4276-B4C5-9159DCED4ED3.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Contract No. 2200346 VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery as a Service Solution O&M and I&E is the next item for discussion. Current platform does not support a robust and rapid disaster recovery response to support the ongoing needs of GLWA. After no discussion, motion passes.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep View details here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5474792&GUID=C96D7DBB-D17E-4179-99DC-AE9B2D02D188.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The next item is Proposed Change Order No. 4 Contract No. GLWA-CS-006 Third Party Claims Administrator O&M. Change Order No. 3 approved in Nov 2021 was not sufficient to dispose of the legacy claims.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Motion passes without discussion. View details here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5473703&GUID=4FD3E277-3D00-48DB-B8FE-3F5C450BFDA7&FullText=1.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Resolution Regarding Approval of Series Ordinance Authorizing Issuance and Sale of Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $13,000,000 (Ordinance 2022-01) is next. Motion carries. Details can be viewed here - https://glwater.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5473855&GUID=F1D01F4B-FC25-4670-84B0-7053D3B94FB5&FullText=1.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Suzanne Coffey, Interim CEO Report, gives her report. Full report can be read here - https://bit.ly/3NeHoco.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep Her report focuses on her goals for her tenure as ICEO - retention and recruitment, transparency and communication and system resiliency.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep On retention and recruitment, says she has been “focused on the retention of the highly skilled and talented team members who have been working with GLWA to ensure that we deliver on our promise of being the provider of choice for high-quality water and wastewater services…”

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep In terms of resiliency, she speaks about the $2 million in funding that was included for GLWA in the recently passed omnibus spending package for government operations by the U.S. legislature, which will help with Phase 4 of the Detroit River Interceptor (DRI) project.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep The board is looking at revising COVID-19 procedures and policies, based on @CDCgov recommendations.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep @CDCgov The board will now move into closed session to discuss Attorney Client Communications. Business after the closed session is not expected, other than a motion to adjourn.

@glwatermi @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters @MichiganDOT @DetroitWaterDep @CDCgov The group adjourned offline, not back in the public Zoom meeting. I would expect that the adjournment took place around 4:30 p.m. For more meeting coverage, check out http://documenters.org.