Members present: Joseph Carino, Edward Havens, Jr., Carol Fletterick, Timothy Moriarty, and Susan Rose sitting for Robert Dickinson.
Members absent: Richard Aries, Robert Dickinson
Staff present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
A. ROLL CALL
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion to accept the minutes of February 1, 2005, as presented
Was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
1. 12 and 30 Commerce Way-Revised Plans (approval to connect)
The Authority approved this project last December 2004, to connect to the Town sewerage system. However, when doing the survey work for the foundation, it was determined that there were unsuitable soil conditions in that area. Therefore, the plan has been redesigned and Mr. Brian Hastings was in attendance to discuss this project and to acquire approval to connect to the Town sewerage system. Mr. Hastings stated that the only option was to relocate the building on the site, as shown in the new plans. The plan has been reviewed and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Motion to withdraw the previous approval that was issued on December 7, 2004, for the connection to the Town’s sewerage system of a commercial building at 12 and 30 Commerce Way, South Windsor, CT, as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Topographic Map and Conservation Plan”, prepared by Alford Associates, Inc., Windsor, CT, Drawing No. 3, dated 10-05-04, with revision dated 11-11-04, 11-22-04, 11-30-04, 12-03-04; and approve the new application for connection to the Town’s sewerage system of a commercial building at 12 and 30 Commerce Way, South Windsor, CT as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Topographic Map and Conservation Plan” prepared by Alford Associates, Inc., Windsor, CT, Drawing No. 3/6, Dated 10-05-04, with revision dated 11-11-04,
11-22-04, 11-30-04, 12-03-04, 12-10-04, 1-25-05, and subject to the stipulations in the original approval.
Was made by Mr. Moriarty
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
2. Buckland Road Sewer Extension (approval to connect)
Mr. Shaw submitted the project plans to the Authority for review and approval for the extension of the public sewer from the west to the east side of Buckland Road. The Town is looking at extending the existing sewer 85’ at a depth and a slope sufficient to pick up connections from either the north or the south. A clean out will be placed, instead of a manhole within the right of way on the east side of Buckland Road. The Town will provide a temporary construction easement, which is still under negotiation between the Town and the property owners in this area. The Town is preparing the bidding documents; this will be advertised later this month and the opening of the bids will be in the month of April. Chairman Carino suggested having the Town Engineering group to look
at the plan, see where the other utilities are located and find out if there is any economic way of having other utilities going in the same ditch.
Motion to proceed with the Buckland Road Sewer Extension, as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Buckland Road Sanitary Sewer Extension”, prepared by Town of South Windsor, Engineering Department, South Windsor, CT, Drawing No. 1 of 2, Dated 02-18-05.
Was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
3. Industrial/Commercial User Charges FY 2004/2005 (approval to bill)
Mr. Shaw explained to the Authority that due to a computer system problem the billing list is not finalized. Therefore, he requested to postpone this item to a later date and to schedule a Special meeting. It was upon agreement that Mr. Shaw will mail all the information to the Authority for review and approval. Mr. Shaw is to contact the WPCA members to get their consensus and approval of the billing list. The final approval will be given at the next WPCA meeting.
Motion to postpone Item C3, with the understanding that Mr. Shaw is to contact the WPCA members to get their consensus and approval of the billing list for Industrial/Commercial User Charges FY 2004/2005; final approval to be given at the next WPCA meeting.
Was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Mr. Moriarty
The motion carried unanimously
4. WPCA Rules and Regulations-Developers Agreements (Discussion)
A general discussion ensued regarding the WPCA Rules and Regulations-Developers Agreement. Chairman Carino suggested changing the Term of the agreement from ten years to two years; he suggested modifying the language. Mr. Shaw will be making revisions and recommendations; this will be discussed at a future meeting.
5. User Fee Adjustments-Capitol Moving & Storage, 220 Strong Road
A Memo (Exhibit A) was distributed containing the request for an adjustment to the sewer user bill for property located at 220 Strong Road. It has been confirmed by Mr. Shaw’s site inspection of the private water meter and the nature of the work (11 employees) at this location, the following adjustment should be made:
|
Fiscal Year |
Flow (gallons) |
|
User Charge |
|
|
|
From |
To |
From |
To |
220 Strong Road |
2002/2003 |
587,000 |
52,600 |
$1,325.48 |
$210.00 |
Mr. Shaw is asking for approval to adjust the sewer user bill for the above-mentioned property, by reducing the amount due from $1,325.48 to $210.00.
Motion was made to approve the adjustments of the User Charge from $1,325.48 to $210.00 for the sewer user bill FY 2002/2003 for property located at 220 Strong Road. (See Exhibit B)
Was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
6. User Fee Adjustments –Kerin & Kerin, 1530 Sullivan Avenue
A Memo (Exhibit A) was distributed containing the request for an adjustment to the sewer user bill for property located at 1530 Sullivan Avenue. It has been confirmed by the MDC that the estimated amount of water used during that time was incorrect. The following adjustment needs to be made:
|
Fiscal Year |
Flow (gallons) |
|
User Charge |
|
|
|
From |
To |
From |
To |
1530 Sullivan Avenue |
2003/2004 |
368,016 |
0 |
$831.00 |
$210.00
|
Mr. Shaw is asking for approval to adjust the sewer user bill for the above-mentioned property, by reducing the amount due from $831.00 to $210.00.
Motion was made to approve the adjustments of the User Charge from $831.00 to $210.00 for the sewer user bill FY 2003/2004 for property located at 1530 Sullivan Avenue. (See Attachment B)
Was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw reported on the following:
Design for the Treatment Plant Upgrade: The design plan has commenced and is expected to be completed within a year. Before the design completion, the Engineer will come to the WPCA and make a presentation concerning this project.
Submersible Pumping Station: The application for the loan on the Submersible Pumping Station is scheduled to be review by the State Bond Commission on March 24, 2005.
Dry Pit Pumping Station Upgrade: The design has been started and on April 2005 completion date is expected.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda) - None
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS - None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
H. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS - None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
______________________________
Ether A. Diaz
Recording Secretary
Date Approved: April 12, 2005
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