WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES PAGE 1
REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
Members present: Joseph Carino, Chairman; Richard Aries, Carol Fletterick,
Robert Dickinson, Ed Havens, Jr., Timothy Moriarty,
Clifford Slicer, Michael Gauthier (alternate)
Members absent: Jefferson Streeter (alternate)
Staff present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:45.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
July 22, 2003
Chairman Carino expressed his concern about the wording in the approval for the ownership of the sewer line that will not extend to Buckland Road. He felt the wording of the motion for the Shops at Evergreen Walk implied the Town would take ownership of all the lines and that is not what the WPCA intended. The Authority agreed they did not want to assume ownership of the sewer lines that would remain on the private property and not extend to Buckland Road. Chairman Carino asked Mr. Shaw to consult with the Town Attorney to see if the wording in the motion should and can be changed. The members agreed it was in the best interest of the Town to postpone approval of the minutes until the Town Attorney could review the matter.
Motion to table the minutes of July 22, 2003 until the Town Attorney has an opportunity to make his recommendation.
Motion was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
FY 2003/2004 Residential Sewer User Charge Billing (Authorization to Bill)
Mr. Shaw passed out a Memorandum (Attachment A) showing the new residential connections for the past year. He stated the tax office had found 2 residential units that were not billed previously, but were connected. The tax department will send letters to the residents involved explaining the situation. Chairman Carino asked what the ratio of the 99 new connections were from new construction as opposed to existing homes that were connected. Mr. Shaw will research this matter and report to the Authority at the next meeting.
Motion was made to approve the residential sewer user billing for Fiscal Year 2003/2004.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES PAGE 2
REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
NEW BUSINESS, Continued
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION –
Authorizing funding for Pleasant Valley Pump Station Improvements
Authorizing Town Manager to execute agreements with State Department of Environmental Protection for low interest loan for financing Pleasant Valley Pump Station Improvements
Mr. Shaw explained the State has come up with an opportunity for municipalities to upgrade their pump stations with low interest loans. The reason we are seeking adoption of the above mentioned resolution (Attachment B) is to allow the Town to apply for the low interest loan that can be paid over a 20 year period. By spreading the cost of the improvements over 20 years it allows the WPCA to keep the user charges in line. It is imperative this information is sent to the State as soon as possible, the contractor for the project has extended for 3 months his bid price.
Motion was made to approve the adoption of the resolution authorizing funding for the Pleasant Valley Pump Station Improvements and authorizing the Town Manager to execute agreements with the State Department of Environmental Protection for low interest loans for financing Pleasant Valley Pump Station Improvements.
Motion was made by Mr. Slicer
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATION & REPORTS
Mr. Shaw mentioned to the Authority that a bid had gone out for replacement of the underground fuel tanks. These tanks will be replaced with above ground insulated tanks. The bids came in well within the budget.
Chairman Carino asked if there were still odor problems at the treatment plant. Mr. Shaw explained the final details are being worked out by Bentax. The system will be ready for testing shortly. There was also a problem with ozone. The manufacturer said there would be no ozone from this system, but it was discovered that there in fact was an ozone problem.
Mr. Havens asked what the status of the upgrades was at this time. Mr. Shaw said we are waiting for the State to get back to us. The DEP has put in for grant funding, but with the budget concerns this year the governor said there would be no grants. We are confident this situation will be resolved shortly.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda) - None
BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS – None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
MINUTES PAGE 3
REGULAR MEETING SPRENKEL ROOM SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS – None
Motion to adjourn was made at 8:20 by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Havens
The motion carried unanimously
The new recording equipment did not function properly therefore this meeting was not taped.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah Dumas
Recording Secretary
Date Approved:______________________
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