Town of South Windsor, CT Agendas & Minutes Archive - WPCA Regular Meeting Minutes 5-07-02

WPCA Regular Meeting Minutes 5-07-02


	WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 1 MAY 7, 2002 Members present: Joseph Carino, Chairperson; Matthew Davis; Robert Dickinson Carol Fletterick; Clifford Slicer Members absent: J. Paul Oates (alternate); Ed Havens, Jr. (alternate); Richard Aries Staff present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS April 2, 2002 Motion to approve April 2, 2002 minutes, as presented Motion was made by Ms. Fletterick Seconded by Mr. Davis The motion carried unanimously NEW BUSINESS Filene Dana Steele from J. R. Russo Associates representing Filene WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 2 MAY 7, 2002 New Business, Continued Motion was made to approve the application of J. R. Russo Associates for connection to the Town Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson Seconded by Mr. Slicer The motion carried unanimously Mr. Davis brought up the question of submission and reviewing of the easement. It was explained that all easements are submitted to the Planning Department for review and if necessary given to the Town Attorney for additional review and consideration. Motion to amended Mr. Dickinson Motion was amended and made by Mr. Dickinson Seconded by Mr. Slicer The amendment to Mr. Dickinson Willowbrook Golf Course (Approval to connect) Mr. Shepard was present on behalf of Willowbrook Golf Course to obtain approval for connection to the TownDepartment. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 3 MAY 7, 2002 New Business, Continued Motion was made to approve the connection to the Town Motion to approve was made by Mr. Davis Seconded by Ms. Fletterick The motion carried unanimously Chairman Carino asked if the authority had any objections to proceeding to Item C6 as the representative from the company was present. There were no objections to this. Carla Mr. Squattrito was present on behalf of Carla Motion to approve the application of Carla Motion to approve was made by Mr. Davis Seconded by Mr. Slicer The motion carried unanimously Chairman Carino requested returning to Item C3 of the New Business portion of the agenda. This was agreed upon by all. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 4 MAY 7, 2002 New Business, Continued FY 2001/2002 Commercial User Charge Adjustments Mr. Shaw distributed a memo (Attachment B) listing the recommended adjustments. A discussion followed with an explanation of the reason for each adjustment. It was also requested the List No. 30097 be removed from the sewer user list, as this property does not exist according to information obtained from the Town Assessor. Motion was made to approve the adjustments for the FY2001/2002 commercial user charges (listed on Attachment B) specified in Mr. Shaw Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson Seconded by Ms. Fletterick The motion carried unanimously Set Sewer User Charge Rate for FY 2002/2003 Mr. Shaw distributed a packet (Attachment C) explaining the proposed budget and the need to increase the residential sewer user fee from $205. to $210. This figure represents an increase of 2.4%. Discussion followed pertaining to the various expenditures and sources of revenue. Mr. Dickinson brought up the issue of the Public Hearing, it was stated the proposed rates were to be approved tonight along with setting the date for the Public Hearing. The hearing is to be scheduled before the next regular meeting of the WPCA on June 4, 2002 at 7:00. It was brought up that the Public Hearing is the next scheduled item on the Agenda. Motion was made to approve the proposed FY 2002/2003 increase in the residential sewer user charge from $205. to $210. for presentation at the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson Seconded by Mr. Slicer The motion carried unanimously Motion was made to schedule the Public Hearing for Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at 7:00, regarding the Sewer User Charges for FY 2002/2003, with a Regular Meeting to follow at 7:30. Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson Seconded by Mr. Slicer The motion carried unanimously Chairman Carino asked Mr. Shaw obtain user charge figures from area towns to present at the Public Hearing. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR MINUTES TOWN HALL REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM PAGE 5 MAY 7, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda); BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS Letter to Planning and Zoning Commission regarding WPCA responsibilities Chairman Carino stated his concerns regarding the comment made by the Director of Planning as previous discussed. He felt it was inappropriate for the Director to make the statement saying MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS Motion to adjourn was made at 8:50 by Mr. Slicer Seconded by Ms. Fletterick The motion carried unanimously Respectfully submitted, _____________________ Deborah Dumas Recording Secretary Date Approved:______________________