MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Joseph Carino, Carol Fletterick, Edward Havens, Jr., and Timothy Moriarty
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Dickinson and Richard Aries
STAFF PRESENT: Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
May 4, 2004
Motion to approve the minutes of May 4, 2004.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
May 12, 2004
At the end of the first page, last paragraph, it should read as follows: “This spreadsheet identified under mill rate increase shows what would happen if in the next fiscal year there is not a rate increase”.
Motion to approve the minutes of May 12, 2004, as amended.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
Post Road Stages, Inc.
Mr. Galen Semprebon from Design Professionals was present seeking approval for connection to the Town’s sewerage system. He explained that there is
presently existing on the site a lavdump and an exterior wash bay. The applicant would like to install a new interior lavdump and interior wash bay. The lavdump will be connected directly into the sewer and the wash bay will go through a new oil/water separator and into the sewer lateral that is within the site. The existing lavdump will be converted into a manhole and the existing wash bay will remain as it is now.
Motion to approve the relocation of existing sewer utilities as specifically shown on the plans entitled “Post Road Stages, Inc., site plan 1105, Strong Road, South Windsor, CT,“ prepared by Design Professionals, Inc. dated 2/16/04, pp. 4 of 5 and 5 of 5 and subject to the final approval of the Town of South Windsor Engineering Department. A solution must be sought to prevent stormwater inflow into the existing wash bay drain.
Was made by Commissioner Moriarty
Seconded by Commissioner Carino
The motion was approved unanimously
Daniels Electric, Inc., Lot 13, Sandra Drive
Mr. Jay Ussery of J.R. Russo and Associates was present seeking approval to connect to the Town’s sewerage system. He explained that the new commercial building is proposed to be 9100 square feet. The connection will be made to an existing sanitary sewer located in Sandra Drive. Floor drains located in the warehouse garage area, and an oil/water separator will be connected to the existing manhole. The waste line in the bathrooms and office area ties in down stream of that and to the manhole, which is located out in the street. The manhole being used currently has nothing tied into it.
Motion to approve the application for Lot #13, Sandra Drive, for the connection to the Town of South Windsor sewerage system. As more specifically shown on the plans entitled ”Daniels Electric, Inc., Lot 13, Sandra Drive, South Windsor, CT.“ prepared by J.R. Russo & Associates dated 4/6/04, sheet 2 of 7.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
Motion to add Lot # 6 & 7 Sandra Drive as Item C5 and discuss.
Was made by Commissioner Fletterick
Seconded by Commissioner Moriarty
The motion carried unanimously
Lot 6 & 7, Sandra Drive
Mr. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control explained that the developer would like to relocate the monitoring manhole previously approved to be put in the right of way.
Mr. Jay Ussery of J.R. Russo & Associates came seeking approval to relocate a monitoring manhole previously approved. The location that had been approved was found to have underground electrical and underground SNET lines. An easement will have to be provided in order to access the new location of the manhole.
Motion to approve the relocation of a monitoring manhole previously approved by the Commission because of interference with other utilities. As more specifically shown on the plans entitled “Lots 6 and 7, 40 Sandra Drive, South Windsor, CT.”, prepared by J. R. Russo & Associates dated 5/18/04, sheet 1 of 1. Approval is subject to the Town Attorney’s review and approval of an easement in favor of the Town of South Windsor that will be used to access the manhole.
Was made by Commissioner Carino
Seconded by Commissioner Havens
The motion carried unanimously
The Commission discussed the possibility of switching agenda Item B. (Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting) with Item C. (New Business). It is felt that since public comes to the meeting primarily for New Business it would be better to discuss that item first. Commissioner Fletterick stated that the rules and procedures will need to be changed during a public hearing. Chairman Carino felt that a public hearing or presentation would not be necessary. The Commission will get the Town Attorney’s opinion on switching items B & C on the agenda without a public hearing.
Motion to postpone the Adoption of the New WPCA Rules and Procedures until the next scheduled meeting in order to get an opinion from the Town Attorney.
Was made by Commissioner Fletterick
Seconded by Commissioner Havens
The motion carried unanimously
Adoption of the New Sewer User charges, Fees and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2004/2005
Motion to adopt the New Sewer User Charge, Fees and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 as outlined in the public hearing.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Fletterick
Mr. Shaw stated that he had evaluated fees the surrounding towns charge and found that although South Windsor does not have the highest charge, it does not have the lowest either.
The motion: failed
The vote was as follows: 3 to 1 with Commissioners Carino, Fletterick, and Havens in favor of approval and Commissioner Moriarty in opposition of approval.
Commissioner Moriarty voiced his concern explaining that he has heard no discussion regarding expenditures.
Mr. Shaw explained that the increases have to be gradual and reasonable. They should not be done in a one-year period. Future expenses should be considered and calculated into these increases.
After further discussion it was decided to bring Item C4 back to the table for a re-vote.
Motion to approve the Adoption of the New Sewer User charges, Fees and Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2004/2005.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
Communications & Reports
The Town Council resolution authorizing the local funding for the design and construction of facility improvements was postponed until the commentary period through DEP has been complete.
There will be a Leadership Roundtable held on June 23, 2004.
Motion to set a meeting date for July 27, 2004.
Was made by Commissioner Moriarty
Seconded by Commissioner Havens
The motion carried unanimously
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Was made by Commissioner Havens
Seconded by Commissioner Moriarty
The motion carried unanimously
Respectfully Submitted,
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Deborah W. Reid, Recording Secretary
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Date Approved
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