WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES PAGE 1
REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM DECEMBER 3, 2002
Members present: Joseph Carino, Chairman; Ed Havens, Jr.; Matthew Davis;
Carol Fletterick, Robert Dickinson, Timothy Moriarty (alternate)
Members absent: Clifford Slicer, Richard Aries
Staff present: Timothy Friend, Supervisor – Treatment Plant
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
November 6, 2002 and November 20, 2002
Motion to approve the minutes of November 6, 2002 and November 20, 2002 as presented.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens
Seconded by Mr. Davis
The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
GATEWAY TRUNK SEWER – EVERGREEN WALK (Approval to connect)
Chairman Carino recommended to the Authority a motion be made to postpone any action on this item for two reasons. The first reason being the Authority has just received a list of changes recommended by the Town staff, without representation from Town staff it was felt it would be difficult to ask questions regarding these changes. Also, Item C3 is authorizing the WPCA to grant the Town Manager to sign the applications for the trunk sewer, it was felt it would be backwards to approve a connection of a sewer line which has engineering questions that need to be resolved and an application that may be challenged or refused until all changes have been made and accepted. At this point Chairman Carino asked for a motion to be made.
Motion was made to table Item C1 Gateway Trunk Sewer Evergreen Walk based on the need to address staff review comments dated November 27, 2002 and the desire on the part of the WPCA to consider the authorization under Item C3 prior to any approval to connect, and Town staff is not available to explain and answer questions pertaining to the recommends made by the staff.
Motion was made by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
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At this time Chairman Carino appointed Timothy Moriarty to replace Clifford Slicer who was absent from the meeting.
CHURCH-WOOS ESTATES RESUBDIVISION – PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD (Approval to connect)
Robert Ward, Jr. – Engineering Land Surveyor was present on behalf of Henry Church Ordway to present an application for connection to the Town sewerage system of a two-lot re-subdivision located on Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor. This matter is scheduled to go before Inland/Wetlands and Planning & Zoning for approval in the near future. Approval is expected by both commissions, this matter has been submitted and reviewed by Town staff. The connection will be for one lot to be connected by a lateral and the second house will be tied in directly to the main line. Mr. Friend stated Town staff has reviewed this plan and has no concerns or reservations about going forward with the plan.
Motion to approve the application of Henry Church Ordway for connection to the Town’s sewerage system for a 2 lot re-subdivision located on Pleasant Valley Road, in accordance with drawing entitled “Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Church-Wood Estates Re-subdivision” prepared by Ward’s Surveying Services, Vernon, CT, dated October 2002, with revisions dated 11-27-02; and subject to the following conditions - approval be obtained from Inland/Wetlands and Planning & Zoning; if any other approving agency requests any significant changes that would affect the sewer connection it will be required the applicant return to the WPCA for review and another approval; and subject to the technical approval of the Town of South Windsor Engineering Department.
Motion was made by Mr. Moriarty
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN FOR THE TOWN REGARDING GATEWAY TRUNK SEWER APPLICATIONS (Inland Wetland/ACOE)
Mr. Davis expressed several concerns about giving the Town Manager blank authority to sign any applications pertaining to the Gateway Trunk Line sewer. He felt the Town Attorney should meet with the WPCA and staff and brief them regarding the obligations and responsibilities with regards to 22A-19 and the intervener status. Mr. Davis also felt the cost agreement should be reviewed and discussed before any motion was made. Chairman Carino explained the Town Manager would not sign any applications unless the plans were reviewed and approved by the WPCA.
Mr. Davis also had concerns regarding the matters involved with the intervener regarding administrative matters the petition relates to. The Authority felt it would be necessary to meet with the Town Attorney for more direction regarding the intervention petition.
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Jane Warren, Attorney with Cummings & Lockwood was present representing Fuss & O’Neill she explained giving the Town Manager authorization to sign applications does not relate to the intervention petition. The intervention petition was filed with respect to environmental issues. Mr. Davis stated he has not seen any revised plans or applications and until the plans are reviewed he did not feel comfortable giving the Town Manager authority to sign. Michele Carlson from Fuss & O’Neill has met with the Inland/Wetlands Commission, the Town Engineer and Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control to review plans and staff recommendations. Ms. Carlson will send all current plans and applications to the WPCA members for their review.
James Connor, representing Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was present representing the firm as intervener. Mr. Connor read to the Authority the portion of the Petition to Intervene (Attachment A) regarding the trunkline sewer.
Chairman Carino asked the Recording Secretary to place a call to the Town Attorney asking for clarification of the motion proposed allowing the Town Attorney to sign applications. After a discussion with the Town Attorney Chairman Carino felt it would be in the best interest of the WPCA to table this matter until a special meeting can be called. The Town Attorney mentioned there is a possibility a motion giving the Town Manager authority to sign applications may not be necessary. This matter will be looked into and if a motion is necessary it will be resolved at the special meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2002.
Motion was made to table Irem C3 to authorize the Town Manager to sign for the Town regarding Gateway Trunk Sewer Applications (Inland Wetlands/ACOE) until a Special Meeting to be held on December 10, 2002.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS – None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda) – None
BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS – None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Settlement of Claim against the Town – Jennings General Contractors and Charles and Christine Burdick (Authorization to transfer $1,875 to Town Attorney Account)
Chairman Carino requested a motion be made allowing the transfer of $1,875 to the Town Attorney Account in settlement of the claim against the Town by Jennings General Contracting and Charles and Christine Burdick as requested by the Town Attorney in a memorandum from Barry Guliano, Town Attorney, dated November 7, 2002.
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Continued
Motion was made to transfer $1,875 to the Town Attorney Account in settlement of the claim against the Town by Jennings General Contracting and Charles and Christine Burdick as requested by the Town Attorney in a memorandum dated November 7, 2002.
Motion was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made at 8:45 by Mr. Davis
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah Dumas
Recording Secretary
Date Approved:____________________________
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