TOWN OF EAST WINDSOR
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
Minutes of Meeting of January 31, 2007
Members Present: Paul Anderson, Tom Davis, Mark Livings, Reggie Bancroft, Dave Tyler, and Jim Barton (Alternate)
Members Absent: Ed Farrell (Alternate)
Others Present: WPCA Superintendent Kevin Leslie, WPCA Attorney Vincent Purnhagen, Selectman Ed Filipone, Attorney Bruce Fader and Recording Secretary Laura Michael
Time and Place
Paul Anderson, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the East Windsor WPCA Administration Building.
I. Designate Alternate to Sit for Absent Member
All regular members were present.
II. Acceptance of Minutes of November 29, 2006
Motion: To accept the minutes of November 29, 2006.
Bancroft/Davis
Passed unanimously.
III. Payment of Bills
Motion: To authorize the payment of the January 31, 2007 bill sheet in the amount of
$31,404.96.
Livings/Davis
Discussion: Mr. Leslie went over the bill sheet outlining any unusual bills.
Passed unanimously.
IV. Visitors
Mr. Leslie explained that although no visitors appeared on the agenda, he had expected two. The first was a property owner from Abbe Rd who had requested sewers on Abbe Rd. Surveys had been sent out with a negative reply and the subject had been dropped. This property owner reports that 4 of his neighbors are in favor of the sewers. Mr. Leslie suggested they get together and approach the board. The second was a property owner from Prospect Hill Dr.
*Attorney Purnhagen arrived at 7:15 and remained until adjournment.
Mr. Anderson asked if there was anyone present who wanted to speak. Mr. John Matthews, 169 Melrose Rd, asked to speak. He asked if the Town would be accepting the sewers on North Rd from the Chapman project? Mr. Anderson replied that the sewers would be turned over to the Town when they are completed. Mr. Matthews asked if the Town would require indemnity insurance from Chapman in case the pipe on the bridge freezes. If the pipe freezes and the sewer backs up, will the Town be responsible? He is concerned about the risks the Town is taking; it should be Chapman’s responsibility to provide insurance. Mr. Leslie reported there two other sewers in the same situation in town. The pipe will have heat tape and a shroud around it. There will be a pump station agreement requiring 12 years
worth of O&M costs and 100% replacement cost. Mr. Anderson explained that the WPCA could ask their attorney about this, but the project was already approved and this was not in the package.
V. Receipt of Applications
Nick Tartsinis/Mihir Patel, Bagel Shop, 44 South Main St
Mr. Leslie reported that this is a modification to an existing unit in Riverview Plaza. They have provided a floor plan but not flow data. North Central Health sent a letter with comments regarding a grease trap.
Motion: To accept the application of Nick Tartsinis/Mihir Patel, Bagel Shop, 44 South Main St
Tyler/Davis
Passed unanimously.
VI. Approval of Applications
Nick Tartsinis/Mihir Patel, Bagel Shop, 44 South Main St – to be placed on the February agenda
VII. Legal
Pump Station Agreement - Chapman Properties, Mansions at Canyon Ridge
Attorney Purnhagen reported that they are working on it.
Pump Station Agreement – SJK Properties, Quarry Meadows
Attorney Purnhagen reported that they are working on it.
Sewer Easement Access
Mr. Leslie explained that the WPCA has an easement to access the Farmer property along the riverbank on South Water St. A neighbor to the Farmer property is building a house and connecting to the sewer; WPCA employees went to check the condition of the pipe, take pictures of the pipe and mark it with green paint. Mrs. Farmer questioned why they were on her property without notifying her. Mr. Leslie asked Attorney Purnhagen if the WPCA would need to notify Mrs. Farmer before accessing the easement area? Attorney Purnhagen replied that the WPCA has a legal right to service the sewer. Mr. Leslie explained that Mrs. Farmer also had a question about the value of the easement and she is expected at the February meeting. Mr. Leslie will provide Attorney Purnhagen with a copy of the easement.
Mr. Leslie reported that there is an ongoing issue with the Mill Pond Pump Station. He has written to Mill Pond explaining that the WPCA is spending an inordinate amount of money maintaining the pump station. All of the other pump stations combined have 2 to 3 clogs per year; Mill Pond has had 8. Attorney Purnhagen said the WPCA should charge them since they are already on notice.
Motion: To direct Kevin Leslie to bill Mill Pond Village the direct costs for the inordinate amount of problems with the pump station.
Tyler/Livings
Passed unanimously.
VIII. New Business
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Leslie explained that they were working on the preliminary sewer design for Prospect Hill Dr. Easements are needed from one residential property and two commercial properties. Letters and Inland/Wetland applications were sent to the residential property owner and one of the commercial owners. There was no response from the commercial property owner; the residential property owner has called and does not want to sign the Inland/Wetland application. Mr. Leslie asked Attorney Purnhagen what to do? Attorney Purnhagen said he would contact the property owner.
Motion: To suspend the regular meeting for the purpose of holding the public hearing scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
Bancroft/Davis
Passed unanimously.
IX. Public Hearing Scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
Motion: To open the public hearing as published in the legal notice for 137 Prospect Hill LLC, Starbucks Coffee Shop, 137 Prospect Hill Rd through 53 Prospect Hill Rd LLC, The Bank of Western MA, 49 Prospect Hill Rd.
Livings/Davis
Passed unanimously.
There was no one present for 137 Prospect Hill LLC, Starbucks Coffee Shop, 137 Prospect Hill Rd. Mr. Leslie explained that he received a letter from Frank Marci of USA Recycling, the property owner, requesting to continue the public hearing. He just found out about the FCC connection charge and thinks it is too high. He would like to research it.
There was no one present for South Prospect Hill Rd LLC, Rockville Bank, 39 Prospect Hill Rd. Mr. Leslie explained that this is a new commercial building for Rockville Bank and none of the FCC has been paid.
There was no one present for 53 Prospect Hill Rd LLC, The Bank of Western MA, 49 Prospect Hill Rd. Mr. Leslie explained that this is a new commercial building for the Bank of Western MA and none of the FCC has been paid.
Motion: To continue the public hearing for 137 Prospect Hill LLC, Starbucks Coffee Shop, 137 Prospect Hill Rd, at the owner’s request.
Tyler/Bancroft
Passed unanimously.
Motion: To close the public hearing for South Prospect Hill Rd LLC, Rockville Bank, 39 Prospect Hill Rd and 53 Prospect Hill Rd LLC, The Bank of Western MA, 49 Prospect Hill Rd.
Livings/Bancroft
Passed unanimously.
Motion: To resume the regular meeting.
Bancroft/Davis
Passed unanimously.
X. Action on Facility Connection Charges
Motion: To impose the Facility Connection Charges as published for South Prospect Hill Rd LLC, Rockville Bank, 39 Prospect Hill Rd and 53 Prospect Hill Rd LLC, The Bank of Western MA, 49 Prospect Hill Rd.
Tyler/Livings
Passed unanimously.
New Business
Superintendent’s Report – Continued
Mr. Leslie reported that he went to a pre-construction meeting for Newberry Village. The WPCA had received an application for the project in 1998, but had not received any plans. The project has not been approved by the WPCA. Since the pre-construction meeting, plans were received, and Town Engineer, Len Norton, had a few comments. The developer sent a letter stating the comments would be addressed. The application will be on next month’s agenda.
Mr. Leslie explained that there is a problem with the pump at the Perri Lane Pump Station and he would like to replace it. The cost for replacement with an American made pump is about $3,890. Mr. Leslie asked the board if it would be okay to purchase the pump and transfer the money from the Perri Lane account? The board agreed to the replacement; that is what the account is for.
Mr. Leslie reported that the impeller housing at the Scantic Rd Pump Station; it needs to be replaced. The cost is approximately $6,000.
XI. Unfinished Business
Newberry Rd Assessments
This was not discussed.
Prospect Hill Rd Assessments
This will be addressed after the Newberry Rd Assessments have been completed.
Establishment of Sewer Service Area
Mr. Leslie showed the original map they started working on. Next he showed the draft that is being worked on; areas inside the Sewer Service Area are shown in white, all other areas are gray. Mr. Leslie has met with Bill Hogan of the DEP to discuss the map; the subcommittee has met with Mike Corona of North Central Health, Town Planner Laurie Whitten, and Town Engineer Len Norton. Little by little the work is getting done. Today’s draft shows town owned parcels, state owned parcels, conservation parcels and areas that won’t need sewers. North Central Health is researching which areas need sewers, problem areas. A copy of the map has been given to the Town Planner to present to her board. A lengthy discussion continued concerning the map.
XII. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Bancroft/Livings
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Michael
Recording Secretary
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