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DRAFT ECSD No. j Board of Managers February I l, 2026 Meeling Minutes Page 2 of 6 continues in the 'soft' winter shutdown, with the remaining activities associated with the ORF influent piping, addressing the punch list, and frnal restoration. Contractors / sub-contractors have completed some work on punch list items, as well as commencing demobilization from the site. Arcadis, the project consulting engineer, has presented a few options for the Division of Sewerage Management (DSM) to consider regarding the problem with the new flow meter and the location of its access hatch (referenced during the last Board meeting). Those options are presently under review. Contract No. 8l - the Soutltowns AWTF Pre-Phase 2 Electrical project - has not commenced major onsite activities as most of the work includes equipment with long lead times. Contract No. 82 - the Southtowns AWTF Landfill Reclamation project is complete, and approval for close out is being requested under Item 5.b. Arcadis will be providing a required engineering report for Contract No. 82 for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC's) revieWapproval. The DSM received word that its application for a Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant for Phase 2 was not selected; during a debriefing, the DSM was advised it was a very competitive year, and it should re-apply during the next grant cycle. Phase 2 construction continues to be on hold until the new SPDES permit is in place. A draft permit from the NYSDEC was received in December 2025 and the DSM's comments are included under Item 6.d. The DSM reached out to the NYSDEC for a status update on the draft permit last week but has yet to receive a response. Arcadis continues to address items regarding the project, such as potential changes with adoption of new building codes in 2026. Environmental Facilities Comoration Water Infrastructure ImDrovement Grant Award (Handout) The Southtowns AWTF Phase 2 project was awarded a $25 million grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC). The DSM has been providing the NYSEFC various documents and paperwork required for the grant. b. Steuben Foods The DSM received notice it was awarded a FAST-NY Track "B" grant from Empire State Development for the Elma Pumping Station and Force Main Upgrades project. The DSM has had two (2) meetings with Empire State Development to discuss their requirements, and it is hoped a request for proposals for the associated engineering work may be released in the next month or two. ITEM NO. 5 - NEW BUSINESS a. Pavments (Handout) The Board reviewed a copy of the payments on a handout for the month of February 2026. On a motion by Mr. Keding, seconded by Mr. Millar, the Board voted to approve the February 2026 payments. The motion carried, 7 - 0.