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Board hears water‑testing plan, roof options and solar commissioning updates
Summary
Colts Neck trustees were briefed on mandated water testing (lead/PFAS/nitrate), a state water-infrastructure grant opportunity, roof-replacement options of varying cost/warranty, and near-complete solar ESIP commissioning. Trustees prioritized switchgear replacement and asked for infrared scans before roofing selections.
District facilities and operations staff told trustees on July 9 that district water testing complies with state requirements and that the administration will make test results publicly available online. Administration explained the cadence: lead testing every three years (state requirement), monthly softener checks, and annual PFAS and nitrate testing; the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s nitrate maximum contaminant level was cited as 10 mg/L.
Trustees asked whether nearby private wastewater systems or new treatment plants could affect the district well aquifer. Facilities indicated the district draws from wells not directly tied to the nearby Yellow Brook/Big Brook flow that ultimately reaches the reservoir used by the regional water company; staff said the district’s raw-water testing is adequate and early detection systems would alert the district to issues.
On facilities capital work, staff presented three roofing pathways after a prior study: full membrane replacement (EPDM-like, 25–30 year warranty; high estimate), a polyurethane‑foam with silicone coating (shorter warranty, lower cost), and a liquid-applied polyurethane option that requires core samples and infrared scans to assess moisture levels before feasibility. Trustees asked for moisture scans and for proposals with warranty comparisons before selecting an approach.
Electrical and energy updates Facilities leadership flagged replacement of the main electrical switchgear as a priority to support the new solar array and building controls. The district reported that solar work has reached permission‑to‑operate at three sites and is in the contractor’s 30‑day commissioning period with commercial operation expected within the month. Remaining ESIP tasks (rooftop units, balancer certification, chiller work) were described as nearing completion.
Grants and budget notes Administration identified a state Department of Education grant opportunity under the Securing Our Children’s Future bond act (2018) for water-infrastructure projects; application guidance will determine whether items such as old well tanks or mechanicals qualify. Business office staff also noted a July transition to a new financial/payroll system (Genesis) with dual-maintenance through year-end close.
What trustees asked for next Trustees directed staff to obtain roofing moisture scans, refine cost estimates and warranties for each roofing option, clarify eligibility for the state water grant and to publish water-testing results and schedules on the district website.
