VILLAGE OF LOWVILLE

MUNICIPAL BOARD

January 14, 2020

A regular meeting of the Municipal Water and Sewer Board of the Village of Lowville was held on January 14, 2020. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. Joseph Zehr.

Municipal Board Members: Joseph Zehr Donald Kraeger

Thomas Widrick Dorothy Duflo

Others Present: Paul Denise Pamela Roes Ryan Churchill Charles Truax

Henry Avallone Joseph Beagle Tim Widrick

Approval of Minutes:

Motion by Mr. Kraeger, seconded by Mrs. Duflo to approve the minutes of the December 10th, 2019 regular meeting. All in favor.

Public Comment:

§ None.

Correspondence:

§ None.

Old Business:

§ Watson Water Service Agreements:

· A meeting is scheduled with Mayor Beagle, Atty. Russell, Supervisor of Watson and Watson’s attorney for tomorrow to discuss the water service agreements.

§ WWTP Upgrade:

· Phase II:

§ Correspondence – Empire State Development – re: Notification of ESD Capital Grant award in the amount of $1,600,000.

§ A Phase II projected budget was presented to the Board.

§ A meeting is scheduled for 1:00 on Jan. 23rd for GYMO representatives and Village WWTP representatives to review the scope of the budget as far as equipment included in the project.

§ Village Water Filtration System:

· Pilot Program – Pretreatment Coagulation Implementation: – No written response has been received from the State DOH as of yet.

· US EPA Administrative Order: – A 2019 4th quarter report will be compiled and mailed with DPB results from the 4th quarter.

· Groundwater Development Project:

§ Correspondence – NYSEFC – re: Notification of WIIA NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant award of $3,000,000.

Motion by Mr. Widrick, seconded by Mrs. Duflo to recommend that the Village sign the “Acknowledgement and Acceptance of the WIIA Grant Award”. All in favor.

§ GYMO Engineering & Surveying Services Proposal: – Mr. Churchill presented copies of the proposal and went through explanation of services with the Board for the Phase I Groundwater project, which includes $1.3M refinance of the PALL Unit and $4.26M for various water system improvements. Discussion was held regarding the development of both wells, as opposed to just one as was previously discussed.

Motion by Mrs. Duflo, seconded by Mr. Kraeger to recommend approval of GYMO proposal as listed above in the amount of $566,934.75. All in favor.

§ Well Access Road / Landing Area Timber Cut: – Discussion was held regarding the cutting of timber for the access road and landing area, as trees would need to be cut by March 31st, per NYSDEC regulations.

Motion by Mrs. Duflo, seconded by Mr. Widrick to recommend that the Village proceed with timber cut of road and area needed for the groundwater wells along with construction of new road to wells. All in favor.

· Water Supply Investigation- Draft Agreement / Property Owner Proposal: – A meeting will be set up with the property owners and the Village committee to discuss agreement and counter proposal.

§ MSF Audubon LLC (Benderson Development) Meters:

· Supt. Denise reported that the water meters arrived today. He will be contacting Benderson for the installation of the meters.

§ Timber Bid:

· Supt. Denise reported that he had met with Mr. Hirschey regarding the proposed timber bid. Mr. Hirschey recommends that the groundwater well area not be included in the timber bid, as there would be a deadline of March 31st for the removal of trees for that area.

§ Account #C6070 – Stopped Meter:

· A new meter was installed on December 17th to replace the stopped meter.

New Business:

§ Kraft Surcharges:

· No report received.

§ NYSEFC Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant Program: – Mr. Churchill presented information to the Board regarding grant process that could be considered for a Phase II water system improvement that could be considered for a possible future interconnection with Watson and/or new water supply procurement.

§ Financial Sessions: – to be scheduled for the end of January or beginning of February.

Follow-ups:

§ Watson District Agreements.

§ NYSDOH response to letter.

§ Property Owner Meeting.

§ Well Access Road/Area timber cut.

§ Timber Bid.

§ Next Meeting – January 14th.

Adjournment:

– Motion to adjourn by Mrs. Duflo, seconded by Mr. Widrick at 7:03 PM. All in favor.

Respectfully submitted by:

Pamela Roes, Clerk/Treasurer