REGULAR MEETING SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY March 1, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. Oakdale, New York

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1 Page 14,381 REGULAR MEETING SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, at 5:30 p.m. Oakdale, New York Present: James F. Gaughran, Chairman Patrick G. Halpin, Secretary Errol D. Toulon, Jr., Member Mario R. Mattera, Member Jane Devine, Member The meeting was also attended by Counsel T. Hopkins and J. Milazzo; and by Messrs. Celiberti, Durk, Finello, Kilcommons, Litka, Motz, O Connell, Pokorny, Reinfrank, Saks, Torres and by Mmes. Kenda, Lyon, Malone, Mancuso, Simson, Tinsley and Trupia. Edward Donahue, President and Michael Maker, Manager, of Municipal and Financial Services Group. Rick Brand of Newsday, Fidel A. Molina of Brentwood, New York, Kelly Lunati and Ralph Lunati of Oakdale, New York, William F. Korinek of East Islip, New York and Eliud Romero of Bay Shore, New York, were also in attendance. Absent: Jeffrey W. Szabo, Chief Executive Officer. Booklets containing detailed information for all Agenda items were distributed to each Member, Executive Staff and Counsel to the Authority.

2 Page 14,382 At 5:30 p.m. Chairman Gaughran called the meeting to order. He then opened the meeting for public comment. No one wished to address the Board at this time. Mr. Gaughran thanked Edward Donahue, President and Michael Maker, Manager, of Municipal and Financial Services Group, for their time and effort in preparing the Authority s rate study, as well as presenting the study to the Board. Mr. Gaughran then introduced Douglas Celiberti, the Authority s Chief Financial Officer, who stated that Municipal & Financial Services Group conducted a cost of service and rate study for the Authority which is done every 5 years, and assures that the Authority s revenues are sufficient to meet the operating and capital requirements over that 5 year period. Mr. Celiberti further stated that the Authority asked Municipal & Financial Services Group to explore alternate rates that were discussed in the Authority s 2025 Presentation. Mr. Celiberti thanked the Members of the Board, as well as the staff members that were involved in providing required information for this project. Mr. Celiberti then introduced Edward Donahue, President, and Michael Maker, Manager, of Municipal and Financial Services Group. Mr. Donahue thanked everyone at the Authority for their input regarding this project. Mr. Donahue stated that the Authority is a non-profit entity and it needs to take in the cash to cover the bills it pays. He then introduced Michael Maker, Project Manager, who presented the proposed plan to the Board. Mr. Maker discussed the objective and scope of the study, which covered evaluating the financial health of the Authority, developing a long-term financial plan to allow for funding of the Authority s future capital maintenance and expansion projects, evaluate current and develop alternative water rate designs, recommend water rates that provide financial stability for the Authority and review existing miscellaneous fees and recommend modifications. Mr. Gaughran thanked Mr. Donahue and Mr. Maker for a very informative presentation. He stated that he would like to continue this process and move toward

3 Page 14,383 implementing it in the next year. Mr. Donahue stated that before the Authority implements a new rate structure or billing system, it should be tested in parallel to the Authority s current system to avoid any problems. Mr. Gaughran again opened the meeting for public comment. No one wished to address the Board at this time. Mr. Gaughran then presented the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 2016, for approval. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 1, 2016, were approved. Mr. Gaughran referred to a request to authorize Joseph M. Pokorny to execute contracts, from February 24 until March 9, 2016, while Mr. Szabo is out of the office on vacation. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, the following Resolution was unanimously carried, ( ) WHEREAS, Jeffrey Szabo, SCWA CEO, will be out of the office between February 24 and March 8, 2016 on a vacation, and WHEREAS, in order to conduct the orderly and efficient management of SCWA daily operations, the Board deems it appropriate to authorize Joseph M. Pokorny, to execute contracts and all other instruments for SCWA, from February 24 until Mr. Szabo returns to the office, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Joseph M. Pokorny is duly authorized to execute contracts, from February 24 until Mr. Szabo returns to the office. Mr. Gaughran referred to a request to rescind Contract On motion made Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, To rescind award to Think Tank Consultants of Hampton Bays, New York, under Resolution No for Contract 7019 for demolition of elevated storage tank Third Avenue, Brentwood; as contract was not executed and contractor could not hold price originally submitted two years ago.

4 Page 14,384 Mr. Gaughran then referred to a request to amend the Resolution for Contract On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To amend Resolution for Contract 7304 for vehicle maintenance services for cars and light duty trucks during the one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, submitted by Oakdale Automotive of Oakdale, New York, (Bay Shore and Oakdale locations) to reflect a reduction from 10% to 5% in the required Performance Bond. Mr. Gaughran then referred to contracts scheduled to expire shortly, and he recommended that the Authority exercise its option to extend these contracts in accordance with the letters of recommendation. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, Contract 7176 for construction of well head enclosure buildings with precast concrete walls and wood frame roofs on existing foundations with Pioneer Construction Co. of Northport Inc. of Northport, New York, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, Contract 7179 for furnishing of auto body repair and parts with T & T Baldwin Automotive, Inc. of East Patchogue, New York, (cars/light duty trucks Hauppauge; medium/heavy duty trucks Bay Shore; cars/light duty trucks Coram and Westhampton; medium/heavy duty trucks Coram and Westhampton); and with Stat Truck Trailer Inc. of Farmingdale, New York, (cars/light duty trucks Bay Shore; cars/light duty trucks, medium/heavy duty trucks Oakdale), in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, Contract 7183 for support services and repair of mobile radio equipment with Integrated Wireless Technologies LLC, of Holbrook, New York, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract.

5 Page 14,385 On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, Contract 7186 for furnishing and delivery of work clothing through an electronic ordering system with Tyndale Company, Inc. of Pipersville, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend for a one-year period beginning May 1, 2016, Contract 7208 for furnishing and delivery of linestop fittings, insta-valve adapter kit and insta-valve insertable valves with ADS LLC d/b/a Hydra Stop Water Services and Technology of Burr Ridge, Illinois, in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract. Mr. Gaughran then reviewed Contracts 7310 through 7317, 7319 through 7321 and 7323 and he recommended that these contracts be awarded/rescinded/rejected in accordance with the letters of recommendation. On motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received under Contract 7310 for construction of asphalt driveways, paved yard areas and walkways (Western Zone) during the one-year period beginning, submitted by LLL Industries, Inc. of Brookhaven, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($269,634), be and hereby is accepted; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Lunati addressed the Board regarding the Board s decision on the award of Group 3 under Contract A discussion ensued. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Group 1 and 2 under Contract 7311 for replacement of concrete and bituminous patches, concrete curb and concrete sidewalk restoration on State, County, Town and Village highways during the one-year

6 Page 14,386 period beginning April 1, 2016, submitted by LLL Industries Inc. of Brookhaven, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling One Million Nine Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Dollars ($1,908,370), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the award for Group 3 under contract 7311 be tabled until further investigation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid for Groups A and C Stations, Group F (On Road Use/Emergency) under Contract 7312 for furnishing and delivering of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel to various pumping stations and office buildings during the one-year period beginning May 1, 2016, submitted by Romeo Enterprises Inc. of Holbrook, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($77,650), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Group B Stations under Contract 7312 submitted by Romanelli & Sons Inc. of Lindenhurst, New York, on the same basis and totaling Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($36,000), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Group E under Contract 7312, submitted by United Metro Energy Corp. of Brooklyn, New York, be permitted to be withdrawn; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low responsive bid received for Groups D and E Stations under Contract 7312 submitted by General Utilities of Plainview, New York, on the same basis and totaling Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($16,660), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute these contracts on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received under Contract 7313 for furnishing, delivery and erection of new chain link fence and miscellaneous work at various

7 Page 14,387 Authority owned properties during the one-year period beginning, submitted by Residential Fences Corp. of Ridge, New York on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($132,675), be and hereby is accepted; and any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and carried with one abstention by Mr. Mattera, it was ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid for Groups 1 through 7, 9 through 13, 15 through 17 received under Contract 7314 during the one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, submitted by Blackman Plumbing Supply Co., Inc. of Medford, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Two and 89/100 Dollars ($275,682.89), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Group 14 under Contract 7314 submitted by Ford Meter Box Group of Wabash, Indiana, on the same basis and totaling Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine and 30/100 Dollars ($2,279.30), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Group 18 under Contract 7314 submitted by Ferguson Waterworks of Hauppauge, New York, on the same basis and totaling Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four and 54/100 Dollars ($4,534.54), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That there be no award for Group 8 under Contract 7314, items will be purchased using the discounts offered against the manufacturer s price schedule, as needed; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute these contracts on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received under Contract 7315 for landscape and lawn maintenance during the period April 1, 2016 through December 15, 2016, for the Authority s office location in Coram and pump stations in Smithtown and Port Jefferson, submitted by Murphy s Tree Service of Wading River, New York, on a unitprice basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Forty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred

8 Page 14,388 Fifteen Dollars ($48,215), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for the Authority s pump stations in Babylon, Bay Shore, and Patchogue under Contract 7315 submitted by B & B Maintenance Services, Inc. of Ronkonkoma, New York, on the same basis and totaling Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars ($61,148), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for the Authority s offices in Oakdale under Contract 7315 submitted by Del Graz Enterprises Inc., d/b/a R & R Landscaping of Mount Sinai, New York, on the same basis and totaling Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($7,350), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low bid received for the Authority s offices in Great River under Contract 7315 submitted by Country Cuts Landscaping Inc. of Coram, New York, on the same basis and totaling Three Thousand Eighty Dollars ($3,080), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute these contracts on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the high bid received under Contract 7316 for the sale of scrap meters, submitted by Suffolk Industrial Recovery Corp. d/b/a PK Metals of Coram, New York, on a unit-price per pound basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500) be and hereby is accepted; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Item 1 under Contract 7317 for Construction of a Hydro Tank enclosure and a well enclosure on Fire Island, New York, submitted by G Construction Enterprises, LLC of Bay Shore, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Dollars ($178,230), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That there be no award for Item 2 under Contract 7317 due to a change in pump types; and be it

9 Page 14,389 FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Items 1 through 5, and the low responsive bid for Items 8 and 9 under Contract 7319 for furnishing and delivery of gate valves and butterfly valves during the one-year period beginning April 1,2016, submitted by T. Mina Supply, Inc. of Douglaston, New York, on a unit-price basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Five Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy- Eight Dollars ($581,478), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the low responsive bid received for Items 6 and 7 under Contract 7319 submitted by Mueller Company of Decatur, Illinois, on the same basis and totaling Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($2,130), be and hereby is accepted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the bid received for Items 6 through 9 under Contract 7319 submitted by MetroFab Pipe Inc. of Plainview, New York, be rejected as non-responsive; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute these contracts on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received under Contract 7320 for furnishing and delivery of calcium hypochlorite tablets for various pumping stations during the oneyear period beginning April 1, 2016, submitted by Eagle Control Corp. of Yaphank, New York, on a unit-price per pound basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Thirty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($38,700) be and hereby is accepted; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the high bid received under Contract 7321 for sale and removal of scrap metals during the one-year period beginning, submitted

10 Page 14,390 by Deer Park Recycling Inc. of Westbury, New York, on a unit-price per pound basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($16,800) be and hereby is accepted; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, That the low bid received for Item 3 (50-pound bags) and Item 4 (bulk mix/tons) under Contract 7323 for furnishing and delivery of asphalt paving mixture for cold patching during the one-year period beginning April 1, 2016, submitted by Black Gold Industries of Ridge, New York, on a unit-price per pound basis as stipulated in the bidder s proposal and calculated on estimated quantities indicated in the contract documents and totaling Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Dollars ($232,000) be and hereby is accepted; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Authority. Mr. Gaughran then referred to several requests regarding special service agreements. After further explanation of details on each, and on motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize Dvirka & Bartilucci of Woodbury, New York, to revise drawings, as per Health Department requirements, under RFP 1428 for the Advanced Oxidation project at the Commercial Boulevard pump station, at a cost not to exceed Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000); and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend Agreement 1431 with LaSalle LaSalle & Dwyer PC of Sea Cliff, New York, for defense counsel services during the one-year period beginning ; at the same terms and conditions of the current agreement, and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, To extend Agreement 1459 with Penn Credit Corporation of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for third party collection services during the one-year period

11 Page 14,391 beginning April 1, 2016; at the same terms and conditions of the current agreement; and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, To accept the quote received of PowerTech Controls, of Hauppauge, New York, to provide Solid State Soft Starter Panels for Wells No. 1 and 2, Douglas Avenue, Northport, in the amount of Eleven Thousand Ninety-Seven and 06/100 Dollars ($11,097.06); and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize revision to the budget for year ending May 31, 2016, as follows: Decrease to Line 055 (Misc. Treatment Facilities) in the amount of $340,000; Decrease to Line 060 (Instrumentation Replacement) in the amount of $200,000; Decrease to Line 075 (SCADA) in the amount of $39,000; Increase to Line 040 (New Wells) in the amount of $300,000; Increase to Line 045 (Replacement of Wells) in the amount of $136,000; Increase to Line 070 (Replacement of Pump Station Infrastructure) in the amount of $143,000. These transfers will not increase the current capital budget of $68,593,000. Mr. Gaughran reviewed a resolution to be included in applications to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. After much discussion, on motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and unanimously carried, it was ( ) RESOLVED, To construct Well No. 4 at the Great Neck Road Well Field, acre site located on the S/S of Great Neck Road, 358 E/O Tyrconnell Street,

12 Page 14,392 North Amityville, Town of Babylon; to equip the well with one (1) electrically-driven, deep well turbine pump, motor; piping, electrical controls and miscellaneous appurtenances; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That application be made to the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York and that said application may be executed by any Member of the Authority, its Chief Executive Officer, or its Chief Engineer. Mr. Gaughran then referred to a request regarding personnel. After much discussion, on motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize Corporate Counseling Associates, Inc. of New York, New York, to provide 2 workshops, on-site, on mental health issues in the workplace, approximately 2.5 hours each, to 75 managers and supervisors, at a cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500). Mr. Gaughran then referred to two requests regarding equipment. After further explanation of details, and on motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the renewal of the maintenance agreements with Oracle of Chicago, Illinois, covering the Sun UNIX servers in the Information Technology and Laboratory departments, for the one-year periods beginning March 11, 2016, April 15, 2016 and April 21, 2016, in the amount of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Seven and 35/100 Dollars ($11,577.35); and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute these agreements on behalf of the Authority. On motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the renewal of the service agreement with Peak Technologies (Peak-Ryzex) of Columbia, Maryland, for the Moore PS4 Pressure Sealer machine in the IT department, for the one-year period beginning April 20, 2016, in the amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Four and 52/100 Dollars ($1,964.52); and that any Member and/or the Chief Executive Officer be and hereby is authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of the Authority.

13 Page 14,393 Mr. Gaughran reviewed several requests regarding meetings, training and conferences. After further explanation of details on each, and on motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the attendance of 4 staff members to be designated by the Authority s CEO, to attend the NYS AWWA 2016 Spring Meeting in Saratoga Springs, New York from April 12 through April 14, 2016, at an approximate cost of One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,350) per person. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the attendance of Jeffrey W. Szabo, Chief Executive Officer, Donna Mancuso, Director of Administration, Joseph Pokorny, Deputy CEO of Operations and Paul Kuzman, Director of Construction Maintenance, at the American Water Works Association s (AWWA) 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition, in Chicago, Illinois from June 19, 2016 through June 22, 2016, at an approximate cost of Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($2,300) per person. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the attendance of Danielle Meyerowitz, Assistant Internal Auditor, at the Advanced Auditing for In-Charge Auditors training course, in Boston, Massachusetts, from April 11, 2016 through April 13, 2016, at an approximate cost of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500). On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize the attendance of Robert Dickman, Lead Electrical Engineer, at the Arc Flash Hazard Workshop in New York City, from April 4, 2016 through April 7, 2016, at an approximate cost of Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety- Three and 60/100 Dollars ($2,293.60). The Members reviewed the original invoices to be paid from the Operating Fund, and on motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera, and

14 Page 14,394 ( ) RESOLVED, That the following invoices be paid from the Operating Fund: Gannett Fleming Engineers, PC $38, H2M Architects and Engineers 5, McCabe, Collins, et al 2, Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson LLP (Labor Counsel) 22, At this time, the Board Members discussed dates for the Public Hearing regarding rate increases. There was discussion on several issues including an infrastructure surcharge and addressing the heavy users who are taxing the Authority s system. On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Dr. Toulon, and unanimously carried, it was ( ) RESOLVED, To schedule a Public Hearing for March 9, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. to consider rate increases as follows: a 4.2% increase for consumption and the service charge; a 4.2% increase for the Fire Island rates; a wholesale charge increase of 5%; consolidate the areas of service of Bridgehampton, Surfside, Greenport (outside of the Village) and Shorewood; and increase private service hydrant rates to 3.5%. SEQRA REVIEW Where applicable, the foregoing resolutions, unless otherwise noted, will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment within the meaning of Section of the Environmental Conservation Law. The Members scheduled their next regular meeting for Monday, March 28, 2016, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building in Oakdale. At 7:10 p.m., on motion made by Mrs. Devine, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera and ( ) RESOLVED, That the Members go into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.

15 Page 14,395 The meeting was again called to order at 7:40 p.m. On motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine and ( ) RESOLVED, To ratify the promotion/transfer of Melissa Schneider from HR Assistant to Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department at an annual salary of Forty-Six Thousand Dollars ($46,000), effective February 16, On motion made by Mr. Mattera, duly seconded by Mr. Halpin and ( ) RESOLVED, To promote William Lazar from Associate Civil Engineer to Senior Civil Engineer at an annual salary of Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($78,000), effective. On motion made by Dr. Toulon, duly seconded by Mr. Mattera and ( ) RESOLVED, To authorize Linda Santisi, Applications Developer, to accrue vacation at the rate of 3 weeks per year due to her previous employment of over 17 years in public service. As there was no further business to be considered, on motion made by Mr. Halpin, duly seconded by Mrs. Devine, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Patrick G. Halpin, Secretary