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September 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This concludes my live coverage of the DWSD Board of Water Commissioners Committee Meetings.
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Item 9 Planning Calendar - Year End Metrics pushed to next meeting
No other matters
Next Meeting will be October 1st 2025
The final Item is a Closed Session due to Attorney Client Privilege.
The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.
No other matters
Next Meeting will be October 1st 2025
The final Item is a Closed Session due to Attorney Client Privilege.
The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.
September 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Item 9 Planning Calendar - Year End Metrics pushed to next meeting
No other matters
Next Meeting will be October 1st 2025
The final Item is a Closed Session due to Attorney Client Privilege.
The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.
No other matters
Next Meeting will be October 1st 2025
The final Item is a Closed Session due to Attorney Client Privilege.
The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.
Differences between Senate and House Bills:
September 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Differences between Senate and House Bills:
^ This information will be available in the meeting minutes.
The Dievendorf* (corrected from Debendorf earlier) Bill is most supported by Detroit. housedems.com/emily-dieven...
The Dievendorf* (corrected from Debendorf earlier) Bill is most supported by Detroit. housedems.com/emily-dieven...
Emily Dievendorf
State Representative for Michigan's 77th House District. Learn more about Emily ›
housedems.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
^ This information will be available in the meeting minutes.
The Dievendorf* (corrected from Debendorf earlier) Bill is most supported by Detroit. housedems.com/emily-dieven...
The Dievendorf* (corrected from Debendorf earlier) Bill is most supported by Detroit. housedems.com/emily-dieven...
President Trump's budget provided zero dollars for water and heating assistance.
The Michigan Governor's budget has $7 million for water affordability. In 2020 there was $60 million.
There are water affordability bills in the Senate with bipartisan support.
There's a similar House bill.
The Michigan Governor's budget has $7 million for water affordability. In 2020 there was $60 million.
There are water affordability bills in the Senate with bipartisan support.
There's a similar House bill.
September 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
President Trump's budget provided zero dollars for water and heating assistance.
The Michigan Governor's budget has $7 million for water affordability. In 2020 there was $60 million.
There are water affordability bills in the Senate with bipartisan support.
There's a similar House bill.
The Michigan Governor's budget has $7 million for water affordability. In 2020 there was $60 million.
There are water affordability bills in the Senate with bipartisan support.
There's a similar House bill.
Debra Pospiech gives an update pending state and federal legislation:
September 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Debra Pospiech gives an update pending state and federal legislation:
Continued:
This concludes the presentation
This concludes the presentation
September 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Continued:
This concludes the presentation
This concludes the presentation
Continued:
Hearing Conservatory Program and Health and Safety Manual
Hearing Conservatory Program and Health and Safety Manual
September 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Continued:
Hearing Conservatory Program and Health and Safety Manual
Hearing Conservatory Program and Health and Safety Manual
Continued - Emergency Action Plan
September 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Continued - Emergency Action Plan
Continued:
September 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Continued:
Continued:
Conduct Workplace Inspections, Review injury records and Trends and perform Job Hazard Analyses.
Conduct Workplace Inspections, Review injury records and Trends and perform Job Hazard Analyses.
September 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Continued:
Conduct Workplace Inspections, Review injury records and Trends and perform Job Hazard Analyses.
Conduct Workplace Inspections, Review injury records and Trends and perform Job Hazard Analyses.
continued: Health and Safety as Core Values. Allocate Budget and Resources. Take Accountability.
Recommendations for a mission statement and commitment to Safety:
Recommendations for a mission statement and commitment to Safety:
September 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
continued: Health and Safety as Core Values. Allocate Budget and Resources. Take Accountability.
Recommendations for a mission statement and commitment to Safety:
Recommendations for a mission statement and commitment to Safety:
20 Steps to Excellence by Natasha Hooten to improve the Safety Plan:
They want all employees to feel safe and empowered to speak up about safety concerns
They want all employees to feel safe and empowered to speak up about safety concerns
September 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
20 Steps to Excellence by Natasha Hooten to improve the Safety Plan:
They want all employees to feel safe and empowered to speak up about safety concerns
They want all employees to feel safe and empowered to speak up about safety concerns
There were 45 in total. DWSD was at fault for 5 gas strikes and DTE was at fault for 8.
32 were the fault of a city contractor.
32 were the fault of a city contractor.
September 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
There were 45 in total. DWSD was at fault for 5 gas strikes and DTE was at fault for 8.
32 were the fault of a city contractor.
32 were the fault of a city contractor.
20 incidents were reportable. They are broken down by month below.
September 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
20 incidents were reportable. They are broken down by month below.
DWSD Safety Update presentation by Natasha Hooten:
30 incidents of injuries this year broken down by body part:
30 incidents of injuries this year broken down by body part:
September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
DWSD Safety Update presentation by Natasha Hooten:
30 incidents of injuries this year broken down by body part:
30 incidents of injuries this year broken down by body part:
Item A. FOIA Requests approved
Item B. Litigation Report approved
Unfinished Business - James Budreau gives an update on Bridget Scallen dispute with Highland Park - it was hard to understand what's going on here.
Item B. Litigation Report approved
Unfinished Business - James Budreau gives an update on Bridget Scallen dispute with Highland Park - it was hard to understand what's going on here.
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Item A. FOIA Requests approved
Item B. Litigation Report approved
Unfinished Business - James Budreau gives an update on Bridget Scallen dispute with Highland Park - it was hard to understand what's going on here.
Item B. Litigation Report approved
Unfinished Business - James Budreau gives an update on Bridget Scallen dispute with Highland Park - it was hard to understand what's going on here.
It is now time for Public Comment:
Meeko A Williams again: He says the Jazz Fest was lacking and there is not corporate funding like there used to be. they were "begging" for donations to keep Jazz Fest free. He uses this example that relying on Federal rates for water affordability is not likely.
Meeko A Williams again: He says the Jazz Fest was lacking and there is not corporate funding like there used to be. they were "begging" for donations to keep Jazz Fest free. He uses this example that relying on Federal rates for water affordability is not likely.
September 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It is now time for Public Comment:
Meeko A Williams again: He says the Jazz Fest was lacking and there is not corporate funding like there used to be. they were "begging" for donations to keep Jazz Fest free. He uses this example that relying on Federal rates for water affordability is not likely.
Meeko A Williams again: He says the Jazz Fest was lacking and there is not corporate funding like there used to be. they were "begging" for donations to keep Jazz Fest free. He uses this example that relying on Federal rates for water affordability is not likely.
^ Those agenda links will automatically download a PDF for you.
The meeting is being called to order by Jonathan Kinloch
One commissioner is absent but there is qourum
Agenda has been amended and approved
August 6th Minutes have been approved
The meeting is being called to order by Jonathan Kinloch
One commissioner is absent but there is qourum
Agenda has been amended and approved
August 6th Minutes have been approved
September 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
^ Those agenda links will automatically download a PDF for you.
The meeting is being called to order by Jonathan Kinloch
One commissioner is absent but there is qourum
Agenda has been amended and approved
August 6th Minutes have been approved
The meeting is being called to order by Jonathan Kinloch
One commissioner is absent but there is qourum
Agenda has been amended and approved
August 6th Minutes have been approved
The Agenda for the Legal and Government Affairs meeting can be found here.: dwsd.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
dwsd.legistar.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Agenda for the Legal and Government Affairs meeting can be found here.: dwsd.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
The final committee meeting for the DWSD today will be the Legal and Government Affairs committee at 3:45 pm using the same Zoom link and phone numbers! 🥳
September 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The final committee meeting for the DWSD today will be the Legal and Government Affairs committee at 3:45 pm using the same Zoom link and phone numbers! 🥳
Item B. has been Approved.
No other matters.
Next meeting will be October 1st 2025
Meeting has been adjourned at 3:35 pm
No other matters.
Next meeting will be October 1st 2025
Meeting has been adjourned at 3:35 pm
September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Item B. has been Approved.
No other matters.
Next meeting will be October 1st 2025
Meeting has been adjourned at 3:35 pm
No other matters.
Next meeting will be October 1st 2025
Meeting has been adjourned at 3:35 pm
DWSD defined "at market" as paying at least 95% of the market rate - much higher than it was. There will be new pay ranges and new classifications with the amendment.
September 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
DWSD defined "at market" as paying at least 95% of the market rate - much higher than it was. There will be new pay ranges and new classifications with the amendment.
Official Compensation Schedule presentation continued:
September 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Official Compensation Schedule presentation continued:
Item B. Resolution for an amended Official Compensation Schedule. Commissioner Blackman moves.
Tiffany Jones presents:
Jessica Frame - Classification and Compensation manager for the City of Detroit - is also present.
Tiffany Jones presents:
Jessica Frame - Classification and Compensation manager for the City of Detroit - is also present.
September 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Item B. Resolution for an amended Official Compensation Schedule. Commissioner Blackman moves.
Tiffany Jones presents:
Jessica Frame - Classification and Compensation manager for the City of Detroit - is also present.
Tiffany Jones presents:
Jessica Frame - Classification and Compensation manager for the City of Detroit - is also present.