The meeting will take place tomorrow at 2pm in person at Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater Street Detroit, MI 48207 and via Zoom/Phone for remote participants.

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Meeting started 2:04pm. Quorum. They are adjourning until they can fix sound issues happening with the Zoom call.

The Zoom is still on. I just see people checking the microphone.

The sound is back on. Motion on the floor to move to closed sessions, item #13.

They are going into closed session to speak with their attorney.

They're still in closed session.

Back. Item #6. Chair opening up floor for public comment.

They are proposing 3 capital improvement plans.

Project 3/3

There were no public comments on these projects.

Motion to adopt resolution to approve the submission of all three of these projects. RE: Resolution to Adopt the Great Lakes Water Authority Project Plans for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Funding Consideration

Passed.

They are discussing treatment of water and the elements used. Right now they are discussing Total Organic Carbon. There was mention that we, Detroit, received a citation.

How are the Total Organic Carbons (TOCs) coming in. There is a need for monitoring and compliance.

Clarification: We got a public notification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

They are monitoring our TOCs to ensure compliance.

Cheryl Porter is explaining that we are in a "yellow light" phase. Tier 2.

DPB=Disinfectant byproducts

EGLE has approved GLWA's method "SUBA" as a means for removing DBP disinfectant byproducts to ensure compliance. This is concerning regulatory water testing.

Elin Betanzo, my local news source on water testing will be joining the team! Hooray!

Board members are asking Cheryl questions about the work she just presented but the sound is such that I'm having a hard time hearing the questions happening off microphone.

Cheryl is super brilliant at making this complex set of testing requirements very digestible for the board and audience.

businesses and residents were notified via letter in the mail about the GLWA being out of compliance.

Reports.
None.
CEO Report is up.

She is sharing that she attended an international conference in London, the Global Water Summit.
They had to move their staff to remote work because of the NFL Draft.

GLWA has been awarded a "Veteran-friendly" organization. Showcase their commitment to retaining veterans in their workforce.

2 litigation matters are up for discussion. entering closed session.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15pm.

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