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Motions and outcomes (voice votes recorded in the meeting):

- Approval of the minutes from the Dec. 2 meeting — motion carried by voice vote (\"Aye\"; no opposition recorded).

- Approval of the warrant — motion carried by voice vote (\"Aye\"; no opposition recorded).

- Resolution to move water and sewer postage funds to the central mail account for 2025 — motion carried by voice vote after City Clerk Megan Nolan explained that placing the postage funds on the clerk's postage machine for the year avoids repeated transfers and delays. Nolan said the clerk's office now operates a postage machine that folds and ships and that having funds loaded in advance \"just makes more sense\" to avoid mailings being delayed by processing time.

- Resolution to adopt the 2025 schedule of water and sewer rates, fees and charges — motion carried by voice vote. Board discussion noted a planned 5% rate increase reflected in the budget and a question about the refundable breakage deposit for contractor hydrant use (the schedule lists a $150 permit fee and a $350 breakage deposit). Staff agreed to research hydrant replacement costs and bring a recommendation if the deposit needs adjustment.

The transcript records affirmative voice votes on each motion but does not provide individual roll‑call tallies. The board adjourned following the motions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Glens Falls - Water & Sewer Commission - 1/6/2025 at 2:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","The Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Board handled routine administrative business Jan. 6 and approved four motions by voice vote.","taxTitle","Glens Falls City, Warren County, New York","taxId",5050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386119,"Collapsed pipe on Kern Lane blocks sewer; crews expected to finish repairs this week",101,2551000,2652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f&start=2551&end=2652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6386119/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Collapsed-pipe-on-Kern-Lane-blocks-sewer-crews-expected-to-finish-repairs-this-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386119-dc1e80ff74d60d99e1c1ed4decdb5bfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159918&Signature=L9LxFJilrVESlcGIYDAAOA8m54MA-3pQFxDRzlWmWamCPxaSKYudjMBZnYOlkRLNLQncfxnez1LbaOeshq4mUdNE8GnqZfNnoK9lm-UD2pmni8tR687v68g8680wOdRHCqtzXLPSe8uZmoORbFCXOWVg5-GHfoJKDhEDo~1uRdn76tmqpzp6TA8-fMpcc5-5qnWgXsMOxWpwi8kdI3vje8NM7myf3x1P6cViClPKr31-WGIYFVCm0v3SuKXKSYI9kAUMSzx5N2Nrx3A7mzgZMD6XbdhxhLM6WlLMtu3vpZSDrMBfz~lf-XkOOIo3HXp~0Od2bjZc1akqJ6PaxqIYMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Water and Sewer Board was briefed Jan. 6 on a sewer backup and collapsed pipe on Kern Lane, a narrow street off Maple Avenue. Field crews attempted to clear the line with jets several times, encountered an obstruction and opened the roadway to find a collapsed segment.

Jeremy, a Water and Sewer Department staff member, said crews found the blockage and that Dan Gerard and the street crew were handling repairs. Jeremy told the board that work was delayed briefly by a water main break in the same area over the holiday period but that the repair was expected to be finished this week.

Staff said they will provide a written report of findings to the board when available and that they will evaluate whether the affected section of Kern Lane requires full replacement rather than spot repairs. The board asked staff to include recommendations and a cost assessment in a future workshop packet.","The board heard that a blocked, partially collapsed sewer line on Kern Lane was discovered after repeated jetting attempts; crews uncovered the obstruction and are working to repair the pipe, with staff expecting the job to be completed within the week.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386127,"Board to examine outside‑user buy‑in for Westward Avenue Serone Builders project",96,203000,299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f&start=203&end=299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f/thumbnail_203000.jpg","/articles/6386127/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Board-to-examine-outsideuser-buyin-for-Westward-Avenue-Serone-Builders-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386127-1ab28de5c74c8cb5bda9d2d8391fc7ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159918&Signature=FqMx0RknlwQzmC99pd8S0GVyu2AQZn9CGDOepSwDzppEiRQXo9JNAjsYWkiLXNtFJWYELU7QMBDSsEp8FpjgvdRJ3rMflroAiJCzG-QOaChnoIP4dkUZRnjsToS5Ops7WwrSs1lXtIROxU721r35rc-B-SB18o-AtvBRZZ~BxFjbR6SxcI0zKr7cazGrUF6ZHQ5all6RG5HfBOQG4Z~quc~GuA6ghKnVLhDN66555Km3PTCPKK1-IQ0FMEyzTtdT54bd9cLM7xR5uesV7J258MCHUT3h9jm2bcbQLTZVCfIrx~QpcBce-eCGn-nuUriLN~t1mSaIKqyYqjx3Miet0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Board on Jan. 6 agreed to place discussion of the Serone Builders Westward Avenue project on its Jan. 21 workshop agenda to weigh options for connecting an outside development to the city system.

Board members discussed whether Serone Builders (also referenced as Saron/ Sarong in the transcript) could \"buy into\" the city's system, meaning paying hookup fees and ongoing charges, or whether alternative arrangements — such as town‑provided service or a separate service certificate — would be required. A board member said municipalities limit outside users because, \"if they don't pay, you can't levy on the tax bill. You have to file a lawsuit and go collect the fees.\" That remark was made in discussion of collection risk for users outside the city's tax jurisdiction.

Jeremy, a Water and Sewer Department staff member, said staff have not yet received a formal proposal and are waiting for information about Hudson Headwaters and possible precedent agreements. The board suggested inviting representatives from Queensbury or other nearby jurisdictions to discuss options and asked staff to gather details on potential hookup fees, bonding and long‑term capacity before Serone returns to the board.

The board did not take formal action on the project Jan. 6; members asked for more information and scheduled the topic for the Jan. 21 workshop.","Glens Falls Water and Sewer Board agreed Jan. 6 to discuss options on Jan. 21 for Serone Builders’ Westward Avenue project, including whether outside users can buy into the city system; staff are awaiting information about Hudson Headwaters and Queensbury options.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6386132,"Power failure at Glens Falls wastewater plant prompts temporary switchgear purchase, generators deployed",1630,822000,2452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f&start=822&end=2452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118595-051e0244d69a20885b419eac7244c89f/thumbnail_822000.jpg","/articles/6386132/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Power-failure-at-Glens-Falls-wastewater-plant-prompts-temporary-switchgear-purchase-generators-deployed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386132-2324bb4667a5e2e975e35abfbcd2fb9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159918&Signature=RffIWfsxtDnRhtcMW2ZZASmFhdNKmoayeBATaNNNaUoObinrS0vUd5reOgFzxapKyb1i9-us2tUfbUSUAl0FfLduMEVmK224fCIe67vFgAb4x54QD-6NDWFd1C-tKs5vVajktfsu-g3OGl07nVCL1gblcJpqM5aKG6gKdBS2-fBrNZlHqGqQNc61ufLk8jMhekNJvjJPW5Ehlx5tiLDfisct2n8p69QCVHaQM9b7XvodqD16HbxpewUB9WDwCljG~x4nZOF4ADjDRzb52sHCPfbjCB9vcxbsqlBUqg5OTVVVvp6LRcJDdsRCSeb46AmA-h2YtuaV~gCGiWGxrOs6kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glens Falls City Water and Sewer Board members were told Jan. 6 that an unexpected power interruption on Dec. 23 damaged medium‑voltage switchgear at the city wastewater treatment plant, forcing staff to secure temporary equipment and put portable generators on site to maintain operations.

Jeremy, a Water and Sewer Department staff member, said, \"On the morning of December 23rd, 2024, around 9, 9:30, there was an unexpected power interruption here at the plant.\" He told the board a contractor with medium‑voltage expertise arrived the same day and staff restored power by about 1 p.m., then recommended steps to reduce the risk of a repeat failure.

The board heard that staff arranged for a used switchgear unit to be held while it is modified for the plant. The city has an invoice/request in for $300,000 and staff estimated the installed cost of the switchgear at roughly $600,000. Board members also received an updated engineering estimate for fully replacing the plant electrical system: about $14,000,000, based on an $800,000 engineering contract paid in 2024.

Chris Miller, an operations and maintenance staff member, described the temporary and near‑term measures: portable generators are on trailers adjacent to treatment buildings and are prepared to be wired to the plant's 4,480‑volt side if the switchgear fails again. Miller said staff plan to connect the temporary switchgear and run the plant on generator power while replacement work proceeds; he estimated the installation outage window at a few hours for the cutover but said unanticipated problems could extend the work to as long as three weeks.

Board members were told that the plant did not violate its discharge permit during the outage on Dec. 23, despite operating near capacity for several hours on a cold day. Mayor (unnamed) and board members credited plant operators for maintaining service and avoiding a permit violation.

City staff said they are evaluating funding sources for the emergency work and longer‑term replacement. The wastewater account showed the department was under budget in preliminary year‑end figures, and staff said roughly $900,000 of under‑budget funds could be available pending final closeout of 2024 accounts. Other potential sources under discussion included the city's construction/reconstruction fund, the water and sewer fund balance and state assistance programs administered by the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through the state's Intended Use Plan (IUP). The mayor said the city has contacted the governor's office for possible assistance.

The board expects staff to present formal cost estimates and financing options to Common Council at an upcoming meeting and to continue discussion at the board's Jan. 21 workshop.","A Dec. 23 power interruption damaged medium-voltage switchgear at the Glens Falls wastewater treatment plant. Staff secured used switchgear, deployed generators and reported estimates that full replacement could cost about $14 million; the board was briefed Jan. 6.","actionData","errors"]

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