All UMNA meetings are FREE and open to the public. General meetings provide information & encourage discussion. Business/Annual meetings include decision-making. Only UMNA members may vote.
The meeting will begin at 2:00 PM and is expected to run between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Program presentation: Cobbs Hill Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project
The program presentation will feature an update on Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project. This project is HUGE! The LT2 project is anticipated to have the greatest impact on Cobbs Hill and, by implication, Cobbs Hill Park since the reservoir was originally constructed more than 100 years ago! Some estimates put the cost of the project into the tens of millions of dollars. The project may take several years to complete.
The program presentation is expected to run approximately 30 minutes.
Business Meeting*
UMNA representatives will report on 2025. Members will vote on a new slate for the UMNA Leadership Team. The 2026 UMNA work plan and budget will be described.
The business meeting is expected to run approximately 15 minutes.
* Only UMNA members may vote. Current UMNA membership list is <HERE>. To join, go <HERE>.
Reports & Updates From All Corners
Updates from elected officials, city agency representatives (including the Rochester Police Department) and various other neighborhood task forces and workgroups will update the community.
The program presentation is expected to run approximately 30 minutes.
Meeting Agenda
I. Welcome (5 minutes)
II. Business Meeting (15 minutes)
a. Reports
President's report by Rome Celli
Treasurer's report by Patrick Casey
b. Nominating Committee Report*
Proposed slate of directors (two year terms)
Community Connector: OPEN - Hardwood Street; Laburnam Crescent (portion); Luzerne Street (portion); Monroe Avenue (portion); Overdale Street; Palisade Park
Tim has been in Monroe county since 2005 and moved to Upper Monroe in 2018. He appreciates the vibrance and variety in our neighborhood and is ready to engage more to support the neighborhood goals. He's held various positions on the board of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association for the past 8 years, and is familiar with the operation of local not-for-profit organizations. His current areas of interest for the neighborhood are maintenance and improvement initiatives, encouraging support for local businesses, and bringing attention to nearby activities and attractions. Tim was elected to the position of UMNA vice president in March, 2024.
Tim is a current board member. His board term expires in 2026. He lives on Alliance Avenue.
Tim is the current board vice president. If re-elected at this meeting, Tim's term as vice president will expire in 2026. Tim is a current board member. His term as a board member will also expire in 2026. Tim lives on Alliance Avenue.
Secretary: OPEN
Treasurer: Patrick Casey
Patrick was born in California and later moved to go to school. More recently he lived for a time on Long Island before settling here in Rochester. Patrick purchased his first home in Upper Monroe a little over one year ago with his husband, Emiliano Brini. Patrick is currently a data analyst for RIT’s Institutional Research, Data, and Analytics. Both Patrick and Emiliano have been an active members of UMNA since the day they moved into their home; participating at meetings as well as social events.
If elected at this meeting, Patrick's term as treasurer will expire in 2026. His term as a board member will expire in 2027. Patrick lives on Suter Terrace.
* Only UMNA members may vote. Current UMNA membership list is <HERE>. To join, go <HERE>.
c. Review of 2026 UMNA Workplan & Budget
Review of UMNA work plan for 2026 by UMNA past president, Rome Celli
Review of UMNA budget for 2026 by UMNA treasurer, Patrick Casey
III. Program presentation: Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project (30 minutes)
A representative of the Reservoir LT2 Compliance Project tech team will update the community on the current status of the project and describe next steps.
This project is HUGE! The LT2 project is anticipated to have the greatest impact to Cobbs Hill and, by implication, Cobbs Hill Park since the reservoir was originally constructed more than 100 years ago! Some estimates put the cost of the project into the tens of millions of dollars.
Background
The City's reservoirs are mandated to comply with the EPA's "Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule".
The City of Rochester maintains three finished drinking water reservoirs, Rush Reservoir, Cobb's Hill Reservoir, and Highland Reservoir. In 2006, the USEPA adopted the LT2 regulations that impacted all uncovered water storage facilities, including all three Reservoirs.
The article below offers a good general explanation of where things stand as of early, 2025
* The above topics and others that may come up between now and March 22nd will be presented as time permits and if the responsible individuals are present at the meeting
