TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
302 Main Street
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 28, 2014
The Town of Old Saybrook Water Pollution Control Authority met on Monday, April 28, 2014 in the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 1st Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, to conduct its second regular meeting of the month. The meeting was originally scheduled to be held in the cafeteria of the Town Hall, but was relocated to the Conference Room.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Elsa Payne at 7:34 PM.
Chairman Elsa Payne, Vice Chairman Ian Featherstone, Secretary George Gwizd, Chuck Wehrly, John F Claffey, Jr., Jason Becker, Robert Missel, and Peter Stump were present. Robert Senger, Alternate, was absent.
In Attendance: Stephen Mongillo, Program Manager: Gratia Lewis, WPCA Financial Manager; Andrea Lavery, WPCA Recording Clerk:
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2014
A motion was made by George Gwizd to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for the April 14, 2014. The motion was seconded by Ian Featherstone. The motion was carried unanimously.
- Comments from Members and Chairman
Robert Missel asked about the Emergency System repairs and/or replacements. Stephen Mongillo replied and provided information on the current policy in place. Mr. Missell also inquired about conflict of interest. A discussion was held regarding this matter and DEEP information will be provided for Mr. Missel. John F. Claffey, Jr. asked if Benefit Assessment bills were deductible on income tax reports. Ms. Lewis responded that she was advised to tell residents to consult their tax advisors (CPA).
a. Financial Reports
Gratia Lewis reported on Benefit Assessment and noted that $131, 619.32 in payments have been received to date. Ms. Lewis also reported that there are no bills at this time.
b. Program Manager’s Update
Mr. Mongillo noted that Coordinator Robbie Marshall may be out for four months. He also reported that Oyster River East II and III restorations are currently being completed. The Fenwood I Pre-Bid meeting was last week. The bid opening for Fenwood I will be May 7, 2014. The bid documents for Fenwood II were approved and the ad was published in the Hartford Courant on April 29, 2014. Mr. Mongillo also informed the Board regarding several resident issues and briefly reviewed the Fuss & O’Neill report.
VII. Old Business
a. Phase II clean Water Fund Application Update
Mr. Mongillo reported that CRAHD must fill out their anticipated costs. Once that information is received it will be forward to Kurt Mailman of Fuss & O’Neill to determine their input as well.
b. Fuss & O’Neill Preparation of Amendment 14: Act
A discussion was held regarding the scope of services included in the requirements of Amendment 14 required by DEEP for the Phase II Contract. A motion was made by Chuck Wehrly to direct Fuss and O’Neill to prepare an Amendment 14 draft for Phase II work. The motion was seconded by Ian Featherstone. The motion was carried unanimously
c. Draft Cluster System Desktop Evaluation – Discussion
General discussion was held by the Board regarding Fuss and O’Neill presentation at April 14, 2014 meeting.
VIII. New Business
No new business was brought to the Board.
IX. Public Comment
Mr. Kinser commented that work had been done on his property to restore it to previous conditions. He thanked the Board for site restoration. He mentioned that dirt, grass seed, fertilizer and straw had been placed on his lawn. He reminded the Board that he possesses a memorandum from the Board stating that he was supposed to have split seeding done. He is hopeful this issue will be resolved.
Ms. Jablonski had several questions regarding the Fuss and O’Neill presentation from April 14, 2014 meeting. Mr. Mongillo replied that the Ingham Hill site was only evaluated for potential capacity.
Mr. Moore asked about tax issues regarding the Benefit Assessment.
Mr. Swan asked a question as to the length the warrantee for the system installations.
X. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made at 8:44pm by George D. Gwizd.. The motion was seconded by Ian Featherstone and carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Andrea H Lavery
WPCA Clerk
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