WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING
SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 1 APRIL 3, 2001
Members present: Thomas Hindson, Richard Aries (arr. 7:36), Joseph Carino, Robert
Dickinson, Carol Fletterick
Members absent: Wayne Tursi, Kenneth Olander, J. Paul Oates (alternate),
Edward Havens (alternate)
Staff present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
Barry Guliano, Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hindson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
March 13, 2001
Motion to approve the March 13, 2001 minutes as submitted
Motion was made by Mr. Hindson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion was carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Deming Hill Estates, Section 6
Mr. Shaw stated the applicants for Deming Hill Estates, Section 6 were not ready to proceed with WPCA approval and he asked this item be removed from the agenda.
Motion was made to remove Deming Hill Estates, Section 6 from the New Business portion of the agenda.
Motion was made by Mr. Hindson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
Motion was made to move to the Public Participation portion of the agenda.
Motion was made by Mr. Hindson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
Katherine Hale representing Mr. Grimaldi, who was also present, concerning the lateral for his residence located at 45 Good Hill Road. Mr. Grimaldi is seeking reimbursement from the Town for repairs, in the amount of $6,452.72, to the lateral serving his property. Mr. Carino had questions regarding the property and original sewer construction. Attorney Guliano stated this matter would be addressed in Executive Session and all questions would be answered at that time.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion to go into Executive Session was made at 7:42 p.m. by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
The motion to go out of Executive Session was made at 8:27 p.m., seconded and unanimously carried.
There was a general consensus to return to the New Business portion of the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS, Continued
Resolution with respect to Authorization of the Chairman of the Water Pollution Control Authority of the Town of South Windsor to execute documents in connection with construction of an Ultra Violet Disinfection System and financing of same through the State of Connecticut Clean Water Fund Program.
Mr. Shaw explained the Executive Summary that was presented to the Authority. The document pledges the future sewer revenues raised through assessment and user fees to pay off the debt service for this project. Discussion followed explaining how the debt is paid and how funding is achieved for future projects. These projects are not funded through the General Fund, but are in fact funded through assessments and user fees. Mr. Shaw had a meeting with the DEP and the State Treasurers Office to discuss this and they have no problem with this resolution, the Town has met all the necessary requirements. Mr. Carino raised the issue of assessments, Mr. Shaw replied that he will request an increase in the assessment charge this year.
Mr. Aries read into the minutes the Resolution (Attachment A) and made the motion it be approved.
Seconded by Mr. Carino
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
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NEW BUSINESS, Continued
Preparation for the meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission
Mr. Shaw provided the Authority with documents pertaining to the “Residential Sanitary Sewer Extension” (See Attachment B) which will be discussed with the Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting scheduled on April 24, 2001. Mr. Hindson requested that Mr. Shaw bring the map with existing and anticipated sewers to the meeting and he stated it would be no problem. Several members of the Authority stated they will be available to attend this meeting and Mr. Shaw said he will request a copy of the Agenda be sent to all WPCA members.
Industrial Commercial User Charge Billing Adjustments
Mr. Shaw asked to have an additional address, 400 Chapel Road added to this portion of the agenda, as he had just recently received the information necessary for the bill adjustment.
Motion was made to add 400 Chapel Road to the Industrial Commercial User Charge Billing Adjustment portion of the Agenda.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Hindson
The motion carried unanimously
Discussion followed regarding the following billing adjustments shown in Memorandum dated April 3, 2001 (Attachment C). Mr. Shaw stated the decrease in charge for the property located at 65 Rye St. was due to the fact that the property owner submitted the water meter records in an incorrect form, the correct information has been received and shown in the adjustment. The property located on 400 Chapel Road also showed a decrease in flow and therefore a decrease in the user charge. The property at 1451 John Fitch Blvd. was removed from the user list last year, but has appeared again this year. There is no plumbing in this building and it should be eliminated from the user list.
Motion was made to approve the adjustments to the Industrial/Commercial User Billing List as stated above.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
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COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw presented a report regarding the odor control system presently in place, there was a problem with fuses being blown, and it was discovered that a larger fuse was needed and the replacement was done. There was also a problem with a bad transformer in another unit, this was a manufacturer defect and has been taken care of.
Mr. Carino asked Mr. Shaw to mention the Clark St. pump station, which is being presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The original pump station was within the original set back area established by the Town. A variance is needed and we have to go back to the Zoning Board for approval, this meeting is set for Thursday, April 5, 2001.
Mr. Shaw explained the pump station and the improvements that will be done.
Mr. Shaw also mentioned a fence is being installed at Benedict Dr. pump station to make it appear more pleasing to the residents in the area.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda) – previously addressed
BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS – previously addressed
Prior to adjournment Ms. Fletterick stated she would be unable to attend the next meeting scheduled for May 1, 2001
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. by Mr. Hindson
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Dumas, Recording Secretary
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