4 Turkey Hill Road Richard B. Zang,
Newtown, CT 06470 Chairman
Tel (203) 270-4300 Marianne Brown
Fax (203) 426-9968 Louis Carbone
Richard Conte
Fred Hurley, Phil Cruz
Director TOWN OF NEWTOWN Alan Shepard
WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY Carl Zencey
The Newtown Water and Sewer Authority held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Commerce Road. Chairman Richard Zang called the meting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present – Dick Zang, Lou Carbone, Phil Cruz, Alan Shepard, Carl Zencey
Absent –Richard Conte, Marianne Brown
Also Present: Jason O’Brien and Julio Segarra of AOS Operating Company
Public Participation – None
Approval of the Minutes – Upon motion by Phil Cruz and seconded by Alan Shepard the minutes of the February 12, 2009 meeting were unanimously accepted as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Gallons processed vs gallons billed study – Everything is scheduled for installation of the flow meters the last week in March.
Review of benefit assessment for 12-20A Washington Avenue/River Walk Condominium – Phil Cruz moved to set a public hearing for a benefit assessment of $242,000($11,000 per unit) for 12-20A Washington Avenue. Public hearing is set for April 16th at 7pm. Carl Zencey seconded, motion unanimously accepted. Alan Shepard abstained.
22 Washington Avenue – A letter was received from the Health Department regarding this address. They do not have any file information for this property with regard to septic system information, water quality or soil data. “It has been the Health District’s position that connection to an available sanitary sewer is recommended as the preferred viable long-term method for wastewater disposal; and particularly in the case where the proposed project is also within the Aquifer Protection Area.” Phil Cruz moved to allow the property into the district for residential use. Lou Carbone seconded, motion unanimously accepted. Alan Shepard abstained
PJ’s Laundromat, 110 Church Hill Road – Item tabled
107 Church Hill Road – Wetlands and P&Z have approved the plans. There will be commercial office space and 2 buildings with retail and 2 apartments. Mr. Burton is working with the Building Department to obtain a permit for the addition. This property is currently hooked up to the sewer system. Carl Zencey moved to get a benefit assessment from Kerin and Fazio for this addition. The WSA will continue to supply sewer to the property. Lou Carbone seconded, motion unanimously accepted. Alan Shepard abstained
NEW BUSINESS
Report by Public Works Director – Fred Hurley was not present to report.
Report by AOS Operating Company – Overall the pump stations and the plant are working well. A lot of time is spent at FFH flushing the water lines. They opened an 8” line that was closed because of the tunnel demolition.
Other Business – The WSA would like to produce a master plan for FFH. This will give the FFH Authority the intentions are of the WSA.
Having no further business meeting was adjourned 8:00 PM
Arlene Miles, Clerk
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