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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 1
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 4, 2002
Members present: Joseph Carino, Chairperson, Matthew Davis, Robert Dickinson,
Edward Havens, Jr., Timothy Moriarty (alternate),
Members absent: Carol Fletterick, Cliff Slicer, J. Paul Oates (alternate)
Staff present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Carino called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.
For the purposes of hearing the following:
Proposed sewer user charge for the fiscal year 2002-2003
Proposed Sewer Assessment Charge
Proposed Septic Disposal Fees
The Legal Notice of proposed sewer user charges, sewer assessment charges and septic disposal fees (Attachment A) was read into the record by the Recording Secretary including the following tables of charges and pro-rated changes:
Sewer User Rates
Class of User July 1, 2002Residential Commercial Industrial
The Pro-rate adjustment for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 shall be as follows:
Date of Connection Amount Date of Connection Amount
Between 7/01/02 8/01/02 9/01/02 10/01/02 11/01/02 12/01/02
Sewer Assessment Schedule
Base Frontage Lateral Connection Charge
Residential/School $1,700 $28 per foot $850 per lateral $850 per unit
Commercial/Industrial ---- $57 per foot $850 per lateral $2,800 per acre
Septic Disposal Fees: $60 Per 1,500 gallons
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 2
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 4, 2002
PUBLIC HEARING, Continued
Chairman Carino stated the proposed increase in the amount of $5.00, would increase the sewer user rates from $205.00 to $210.00, there is no proposed change in the sewer assessment schedule or septic disposal fees. Chairman Carino asked Mr. Shaw to state the reasons for the proposed increase. Mr. Shaw gave the following reasons for the proposed increase:
Wage increases (union and non-union)
Increase in medical & dental insurance premiums
Increase in liability insurance
Additional nutrient testing as required by the State of Connecticut DEP
Completion of the Barrington Estates project for site remediation of a gasoline spill several years ago
Increase in user charge rate increases for Vernon, MDC and Manchester
At this point Chairman Carino reviewed the comparison figures for other local municipalities, stating South Windsor has the second lowest user rate in the area.
Chairman Carino asked if the public had questions or comments regarding the proposed rate changes. There were no questions or comments from the public.
Chairman Carino adjourned the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 3
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 4, 2002
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carino called the Regular Meeting to order in the Sprenkel Room at 7:20 p.m. with all the members present at the Public Hearing. Mr. Aries arrived at 7:32. Chairman Carino appointed Mr. Moriarty to fill in for Ms. Fletterick.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
May 7, 2002
Motion to approve the minutes of May 7, 2002, as presented
Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
Strategic Plan
The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to bring all the agencies, involved in the Town, together to work toward common goals for the benefit of the Town. Discussion followed regarding the Survey will be to seek grants and Town funding. At this point it was felt that the Authority should take the time to review the balance of the survey and take this item up at a future meeting.
KIBBE SUBDIVISION
Karen Isherwood from Design Professionals was present on behalf of Martin Kibbe, Executor to the Estate of Richard O. Kibbe, to present the application for connection to the Town
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 4
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 4, 2002
New Business, Continued
Property is located in the northeast corner of Long Hill Road and Burnham Street, this property has recently been subdivided with Lot #1, 1.2 acres to front on Long Hill Road and Lot #2, 4.0 acres with frontage on Burnham Street, East Hartford. The existing sanitary system will be tying into the system on Burnham Street under the control of the MDC. Approval will be required by the MDC. Each lot will have individual laterals, the lateral for Lot #2 will run on the east side of the driveway. The lateral for Lot #1 which is approximately 560Town of South Windsor and transferred to the MDC. The MDC will be required to notify the Town the amount of the sewer assessment. Mr. Shaw stated it would be a requirement the Town Attorney review the easement agreement across Lot 2.
Motion to approve the application of the Estate of Richard O. Kibbe, Martin Kibbe, Executor for connection to the Town Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
EVERGREEN WALK
Jay Giles and Michelle Carlson of Fuss and Oof the application to be presented to the ACOE and the Town Wetland Commission. Chairman Carino asked if tunneling could be done under Buckland Road instead of digging a trench for the sewer installation. Mr. Giles stated further studies have shown there is more rock in the area than originally thought, chances are it will not be possible to tunnel under the road when installing the sewer line.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 5
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 4, 2002
New Business, Continued
Ms. Carlson suggested the sewer pipes will be placed in the road at the time the construction was being done to expand and improve the road. The discussion followed regarding the reason for the request to have the Town named as applicant on the Wetlands application for the ACOE and the Town. The ACOE looks at the wetland impact, if the amount of land is in excess of 1 acre it becomes an individual application and can require public hearings and a possible time frame of 9 months to 1 year before approval can be granted. The process of scrutinizing the application by the ACOE is still intense, but the investigating is done internally and does not include public hearings, etc. if the application is for one acre or less. The sewer installation will not only benefit Evergreen Walk, but all the development in
that area, this is the reason for the request by Fuss and OMotion was made to approve the location and preliminary design of the sewer line, subject to the technical review of the Town of South Windsor Engineering Department and the WPCA recommends the Town be the applicant for this project to the ACOE and the Town Wetlands Commission, in as much as this trunkline will ultimately be accepted by the Town and will serve all of the Buckland Road Gateway area; also subject to the condition the Town incur no costs relative to the design, fees or other costs associated with this project.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Davis
The motion carried 4 to1, with Mr. Aries opposed
Set Rates for FY 2002/2003
The Authority felt no further discussion was needed, as it was presented at the Public Hearing and read into the record at that time.
Motion to approve the sewer user charges, sewer assessment charges and septic disposal fees for FY 2002/2003 as presented at the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 6
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 5, 2002
New Business, Continued
Set date and time for July 2002 meeting
Mr. Shaw explained a date for July is not listed on the calendar, a meeting is scheduled in July to accommodate business that can not wait until the Authority meets in September. After some discussion it was decided Tuesday, July 30, 2002 would be an acceptable date for the July meeting.
Motion was made to set July 30, 2002 as the next regular meeting of the WPCA
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Davis
The motion carried unanimously
Mr. Shaw asked to have two items added to the New Business section of the agenda.
Motion was made to add C6 Closing out several projects and transferring the balance to Reserve for Capital Projects Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
BALANCE TRANSFER TO RESERVE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mr. Shaw explained the reason for closing out several projects and transferring the balances of the projects to the Reserve for Capital Projects - Fund Balance. The items listed on the worksheet (Attachment B) will be included in the Facility Plan and will therefore be eligible for funding of 20%, 30% or possibly 40% State grants and also eligible for 20-year 2% loans.
Motion to close out the accounts for Capital Projects and approve the transfer of the amounts listed on the Memo of June 2, 2002 in the amount of $228,520.00 to the Reserve for Capital Projects Fund.
Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
Motion to add Item C7 emergency authorization to transfer funds in the amount of $32,000. from the Reserve for Capital Projects to the Capital Improvement Projects account.
Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 7
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 5, 2002
New Business, Continued
Mr. Shaw explained the transfer was necessary for the repair of the center drive mechanism, this was an unforeseen expense and therefore could not be budgeted for.
Motion to approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $32,000. from the Reserve for Capital Projects Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on agenda) - None
BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
Mr. Shaw informed the Authority of a bill he has received from the Town of Manchester for service provided to the Deming Hills Estates. He stated this bill covers a period of several years. The funds to pay for these bills are budgeted on a yearly basis, since the Town has not been billed in several years the money is transferred to the Fund Balance Account. It was recommended by the Chairman that the bill for the current fiscal year be paid, and arrangements made with the Town of Manchester to pay the balance. Mr. Shaw stated he wanted time to review the bill and obtain more information from the Town of Manchester. This item will be brought up again at a future meeting for further discussion.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Letter to Planning and Zoning Commission (Letter to be drafted by Ms. Fletterick and Mr. Dickinson)
Mr. Dickinson informed the Authority that the letter has not been completed at this time. Mr. Carino made several comments with regards of the need to complete this letter and state in writing the position of the WPCA. A discussion followed regarding this issue and the need for extending the sewer system to various areas of the Town and not using this issue as a way of preventing development in rural areas.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M./REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES TOWN HALL PAGE 8
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/SPRENKEL ROOM JUNE 5, 2002
Motion correcting prior motion (Shady Brook application)
Mr. Shaw explained to the Authority the need for correcting the motion, made at the regular meeting of April 2, 2002 regarding Shady Brook. The motion made at that time did not specify the approval covered one-house residential lot and a senior housing development. At the suggestion of the Town Attorney he felt it was in the best interest of the WPCA to correct the previous motion.
Motion to correct prior motion to approve application of B & M Enterprises for connection to the Town Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS
ADJOURNEMENT
Motion to adjourn was made at 9:40 by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah Dumas
Recording Secretary
Date Approved:______________________
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