APPROVED
TOWN OF OLD LYME
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004
The Old Lyme Water Pollution Control Authority met on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall. Those present and voting were Tom Risom (Chairman), George James, (Vice-Chairman), Louisa Grogan (Secretary), Dimitri Tolchinski, and Mervin Roberts. Also present were Ron Rose, Sanitarian, and Steve Luckett, WPCA Coordinator for Old Saybrook.
Chairman Risom called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Chairman’s Report
Chairman Risom introduced Steve Luckett, Coordinator for the WPCA of Old Saybrook. Mr. Luckett gave a presentation on advanced technology systems. He suggested that the Commission invite Bioclear (Aquapoint) and Orenco to a Water Pollution Control Authority meeting to give a presentation on their technologies.
Mr. Risom stated that the new five year contract with Gary Yuknat for the Transfer Station has been signed.
Committee Reports
Sanitarian’s Report
Mr. Rose stated that there will be a meeting on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Pond Road. Mr. Risom indicated that he would not be able to attend and Mervin Roberts volunteered to attend.
Budget
Ms. Grogan stated that the proposed budget for 2004/05 is $68,400.00. She noted that the 2003/04 budget is approximately $31,000.00. She noted that the budget includes salaries for the clerk and the new septic inspector. Ms. Grogan stated that without the salaries the budget would be $54,292.00. She stated that she submitted the proposed budget. Ms. Grogan noted that the balance remaining of the current budget is $15,586.57 and stated that she is not sure there is enough money to get through this fiscal year. Mr. Risom noted that spring testing will cost more than what the WPCA has left in the entire budget.
Mr. Roberts stated that Nate Jacobson indicated to him that the Xenon System is the most expensive to operate and has the highest failure rate. Mr. Risom noted that both Clinton and Westbrook are having problems with the Xenon System. Mr. Roberts stated that Brian Curtis advised the School not to use the Xenon System. Mr. Risom noted that the engineering consultant received twelve percent of whatever system he sold the school district. Mr. Rose stated that they are putting a UV system on the school system, along with the Chinese filters. He explained that the school indicated that the State is requiring it.
Mr. Risom asked that Marilyn or John Flower find the minutes or letter where John Rhodes states that the school district will never be in the business of selling water or sewage capacity. He explained that he was told that in the paving plan for Lyme Street, they are putting in a pipe for both water and sewer.
Mr. Rose stated that he has received the final report from Point O Woods.
Mr. Rose stated that if Cherrystone’s land became available the Town should look at it because the water company wants it to put wells in. He stated that the counts coming out of the catch basins at the end of Sheffield Brook are 20 and 30 thousand of fecal during the summer. Mr. Rose stated that there is a pond where Sheffield Brook dumps into the Sound and the children bathe in it. He stated that they have tried to get permission to test the pipe and something needs to be done. Mr. Risom stated that it is an Association easement, not a Town drainage easement. He noted that they gone around and around on this. Mr. Tolchinsky stated that the Old Colony Beach Association feels it is not their problem, it is the Town’s. He suggested inviting members of the beach
association board to attend a WPCA meeting to discuss the situation. Mr. Rose stated that if the counts are high again this year he will close the beaches.
Mr. Risom asked that this item be included on next month’s agenda and inviting Mr. Griswold to attend as the problem is quasi-municipal.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Dimitri Tolchinski, seconded by George James and voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2004 Regular Meeting.
At 9:40 p.m. Dimitri Tolchinski made a motion to adjourn. Louisa Grogran seconded; so voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan J. Bartlett
Clerk
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