1000 Rochester Hills Dr
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 656-4600
Home Page: www.rochesterhills.org
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Jeffrey J. Duperon, Orville Hoksch Jr., Greg Hooper, Philip Hurst, Zef Ivanaj, John Paille and C. Neall Schroeder
Staff Members: Tracey Balint and Leon Luedeman
Council Members: Susan M. Bowyer Ph.D., Dale Hetrick, David Walker
Youth Representatives: Maya Iyer and Dana Williams
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Jeff Duperon, Orville Hoksch, Greg Hooper, Philip Hurst, John Paille, C. Neall Schroeder, Dale Hetrick, Susan M. Bowyer, David Walker and Zef Ivanaj
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Tracey Balint, Public Utilities Engineering Manager
Leon Luedeman, Water & Sewer Operations Manager
Joe Snyder, Chief Financial Officer
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Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Hooper, seconded by Hetrick, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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No public comments were made.
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Water System Advisory Council Matters
Tracey Balint and Leon Luedeman presented an update to the Lead & Copper Rule. Tracey Balint spoke to how the Great Lakes Water Authority protects our drinking water from lead getting into it. Drinking water is treated with orthophosphate prior to introducing the water into the distribution system. The orthophosphate forms a protective layer on the inside of the plumbing materials to prevent lead and other metals from dissolving in the water.
Tracey Balint described that UCMR4, EPA mandate, sampling started in February and goes through the end of the year. Bacti Sampling is 80 samples per month. GLWA takes the samples on behalf of the City. Rochester Hills is responsible for finding the locations. Due to COVID, access has been limited and Department of Public Services has escorted GLWA during the last several into buildings.
Tracey Balint stated that the Water Quality Report can be viewed by the public on The City of Rochester Hills Webpage under Department of Public Services. Click on "Forms and Samples" and the click on "Water Quality Report".
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2020-2021 Water System Advisory Council Rate Discussion
Joe Snyder reviewed the financial condition of the City's Water & Sewer Fund as of the most recently audited year end. He also discussed items that will impact future Water & Sewer rates including the Water & Sewer System's operating gain or (loss) from the prior rate year, anticipated rate changes from the City's Water and Sanitary Sewer Treatment providers, estimates of the volume of water sold or sanitary sewage treated, and debt service requirements. Mr. Snyder presented the WSAC with three (3) different rate setting options to consider for the upcoming rate year.
A motion was made by Hetrick, seconded by Bowyer, that this matter be Recommended for Approval to the City Council Regular Meeting. The motion CARRIED by the following vote:
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Duperon, Hoksch, Hooper, Hurst, Paille, Schroeder, Hetrick, Bowyer, Walker and Ivanaj
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Whereas, the Water Service Advisory Council supports the concept that expenses of the water and sanitary sewer system must be supported by revenue from the users of the system; and
Whereas the Water Service Advisory Council supports the methodology for calculation of water and sanitary sewer rates and charges that reflect the direct and indirect costs of the water and sanitary sewer system consistent with industry guidance and to generate Water & Sanitary Sewer Fund revenues that meet respective system revenue requirements;
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Water Service Advisory Council recommends the rates as presented to the committee known as Option #2 / No Commodity Rate Change.
Further Resolved, that the Water Service Advisory Council recommends that City Council adopt the water and sewer rates for the billing period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 as recommended by the Water Service Advisory Council.
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May 5, 2021 - Tenative
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There being no further business to discuss, Joe Snyder adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Andrea Quinn.
Minutes were approved as presented/amended at the May 5, 2021
Regular Water Advisory Council Meeting.
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Joe Snyder, Chairperson
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