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Bill (staff member) said staff supplied the agencies with requested data before the visit and that the on-site review was detailed; staff expects the written report within six weeks to two months. The agencies were described as collaborative partners in the five-year inspection cycle for the collection system and treatment facilities.

Operations updates included work to rebuild or replace aging electrical feeders and equipment at one plant; staff reported ordering sand for a filter and said reservoir levels remain healthy after an extended rainy stretch. Staff also said system flushing was completed last month and produced few customer complaints compared with prior years.

Staff described maintenance challenges tied to older equipment sitting in moist environments and to a shortage of specialized rehabilitation contractors. They said they are evaluating repair options, coatings, and contractor availability and will return to the board with recommendation once proposals are clear.

Ending: Staff will provide the inspection report when received and follow up on recommended repairs and parts procurement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Glens Falls - Water & Sewer Commission 6 16 2025 - 2:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported a joint EPA and DEC visit to the city's wastewater/water facilities on June 11 and said the agencies requested extensive documentation; the board expects a written report in six weeks to two months. Staff also provided updates on plant equipment, flushing, and filter work.","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},6555099,"Glens Falls nearing final electrical design; long equipment lead times could extend project timeline",160,1833000,1993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c&start=1833&end=1993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c/thumbnail_1833000.jpg","/articles/6555099/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-nearing-final-electrical-design-long-equipment-lead-times-could-extend-project-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555099-b038ac04cdc90a795f891c7dbb482680/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592173&Signature=ksMASAvp5P7OJCTM8Yjywv1uCxyN2wxzGAYkpqynPonYHXXRUdnQyFYymApqJ7Sy6OpDVCj05C8eFJcRX8uapKsc8~dipGUmwXudXxPcAP41kDzVy16wQwOq1BwzZUgYs5NwbgjMfX~N9FQBjRS-6hFMz2MyxJk6QeJ-VZA61UDq3cILqohZLfsK2sauBkpQFPR6orpAKz8PPC~Yc0zIXwbd1hbbcMswQfCNG~zN6-wLTHJQq~SjYFK46RR~iuk5xaMOUP2UmMLrtOyR9rKeGcVmJQjd7GJX480joLgQdi6oHOJDSs6hj0MN4pOpgFf2zeScDOmLjNbGpfNWWGatJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 16 Water and Sewer Workshop, staff reported that the electrical upgrade design has reached the 90% stage and is in internal review.

Bill (staff member) said the project team is resolving discipline-level comments and preparing documents that the bank will require for financing. He cautioned that extended industry lead times for major electrical equipment—switchgear and transformers—have increased from months to as long as two to three years, which could lengthen procurement and construction schedules.

Staff described a likely sequence: finalize the 100% design and secure state approvals, then bid and contract for construction; equipment procurement and construction together could stretch the project over multiple years. Staff estimated a realistic delivery and construction schedule could extend to about four years from design completion on a favorable timeline.

Board members discussed the trade-offs of timing and technological change but did not change scope or direct staff to alter plans. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the update.

Ending: Staff will complete the 100% design and report back on procurement timing and needed financing documentation.","Staff reported the electrical upgrade design is at 90% and under internal review; they warned long lead times for switchgear and transformers could push procurement and construction out several years.",{"_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},6555103,"Glens Falls board grants two one-time water bill credits; members call for customer education",493,143000,636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c&start=143&end=636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6555103/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-board-grants-two-one-time-water-bill-credits-members-call-for-customer-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555103-8d1bf2eb7ca2678f262e20700f1a1323/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592173&Signature=LhHZWkC4SXkLpiZ1q2yC0rGPVoN-83FKZlWACDvaNnCLiPz1xJ~d59Mg4RTo6WFTNio1KspdQMWAfJym-xpuPX3p8BFk~2XwLt3aKpBa6CkspYcx~eHRXf3LU0gJpcSigN3WUX5egypYQZL9E3-f~9vNuDpKGbkd2e~wihITB~z1NRMhZHiiHIPUGqzpi-PB2TPMXKcEwPPcD-1fKwv~HEJXDq7z4bIJ1gE3tlBvMQj83fJshzpOJci3JsPPjBFmTXWGZ9bqaZ1ShvEVrRhEdhSRkjwgHxsXZKVeWIE-MdE-BQadtRXCLjFUHyIbbYGuOwOZbEcvr6mtkzGozBNIXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the City of Glens Falls Water and Sewer Workshop on Monday, June 16, the board approved one-time bill relief for two properties after staff said both accounts experienced unusually high charges tied to plumbing leaks.

Bill (staff member) presented account reviews and backup billing information. For 175 Broad Street, staff recommended a one-time credit of $979.29 to restore the account to a normal billing average; Mary Beth (staff member) told the board she found no prior credits on record for the property. The board approved the credit by voice vote.

For 29 Smith Street, staff described an upstairs apartment toilet that ran continuously and went undetected until the occupant contacted the city. Staff recommended a one-time relief of $1,193.27; the board approved the relief by voice vote.

Board members then held an extended discussion about recurring large bills caused by unnoticed leaks and about ways to reduce future occurrences. The mayor (name not specified) urged staff to pursue public education options, suggesting recurring \"stormwater moments\" at meetings, informational flyers included with bills, and a council presentation to share findings from recent consultant reports. Suggestions included adding web content, periodic mailers, and partnering with the city’s communications channels to remind residents to check fixtures and consider periodic maintenance.

Staff confirmed that the credits are one-time relief and that accounts will resume normal billing after adjustments. Board members discussed options for partial credits or percentage relief for future cases but took no change to policy at the meeting.

Ending: Staff said they will present the consultant report at the next council meeting when available and will consider educational outreach measures this summer and fall.","The Water and Sewer Board approved one-time bill relief for two properties — $979.29 for 175 Broad Street and $1,193.27 for 29 Smith Street — and held an extended discussion about public outreach, billing clarity and periodic \"stormwater moments.\"",{"_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},6555107,"Glens Falls water board approves timber sale, backs knotweed herbicide and watershed inspection",1735,29000,1764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c&start=29&end=1764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3847834-48cec8cb0c87bb4d5e7a40bd67c5153c/thumbnail_29000.jpg","/articles/6555107/Glens-Falls-City/Warren-County/New-York/Glens-Falls-water-board-approves-timber-sale-backs-knotweed-herbicide-and-watershed-inspection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555107-e9f62ec63eaa1645f40a26d2c97957a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773592173&Signature=Kua4kfuR497kEMhXLpTcm5UlUMWmu9OIpxK~7QScnobfueic0VMIHQZPFuPRyMPsYw0cqv53UO0i8f4hRn41fTRgmP1StwZIFhtneJirVXgL4~4hAE8gQWlpyvL5ozyrYRbWzV78OgkeIkjILNGxrXs7qFl6t7O9XKpuonk0UU-QY99RKay9ErWQe6gR8oV8Amz7pCzTTbilkwmNkh4P7ovtsYTmRFIW4xHw5Bgt~3P5mIIeR9fwZ-DEyD1EIOjIXF1-PMhjXKHb3Hna-afnK026U4PB2GOpMsEsAvK3wNqO-C~sx0I0ww9Rwwh4Cjo9-wGZFOx0tpQIq5AQbsTUzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a City of Glens Falls Water and Sewer Workshop on Monday, June 16, the board approved a resolution authorizing a timber sale to Mark and Talley Timber and gave staff direction to move forward with invasive-plant control and watershed inspections.

The resolution authorizes formal sale paperwork and contractor access to inspect timber in the upper watershed. Bill (staff member) told the board the contractor will identify tree species, assess quality, note fallen timber and evidence of insect damage, and perform a land inspection before any harvest. The board voted to approve the resolution.

Board members also recommended moving ahead with herbicide treatment for Japanese knotweed in the watershed, describing the plant as an aggressive invasive that can form dense stands and crowd out native species. Tom Gilson (staff member) had previously described the scope and recommended prompt action; board members said delaying treatment would likely increase costs, and they approved the recommendation for contractors to apply the treatment under forestry supervision.

The board approved a property inspection of the upper watershed to assess tree health and to inform a longer-term forest management plan. Members said the fee for that inspection was modest and within budget. The board also agreed to allow representatives from Finch Prime to walk the timbered areas with foresters to confirm they meet whatever third-party reporting or certification requirements Finch Prime may have.

Board members emphasized that contractors conducting chemical treatment or timber harvests would be forestry professionals licensed to use herbicides judiciously, not general spray contractors. The board asked staff to notify watershed neighbors and to coordinate site visits so staff and local foresters can accompany outside parties.

Votes at a glance: the timber-sale resolution, the recommendation to authorize herbicide application for Japanese knotweed, and the property-inspection recommendation were all approved by voice vote.

Ending: Staff said they will coordinate the inspections and contractor visits and will report back to the board with inspection findings and proposed harvest details.","At a special City of Glens Falls Water and Sewer Workshop on Monday, June 16, the board approved a timber-sale resolution for Mark and Talley Timber, recommended herbicide treatment for Japanese knotweed in the upper watershed, and authorized a property inspection and site visits by timber representatives.","actionData","errors"]

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