Members Present: Joseph Carino, Richard Aries, Robert Dickinson, Carol Fletterick, and Edward Havens, Jr.
Members Absent:
Alternates Present: Susan Rose
Alternates Absent:
Staff Present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
Others Present: Allen Lamson, Representing Burton’s Grill
Karen Isherwood, Design Professionals, Inc.
Bill Aman
Becky Meyer, Design Professionals, Inc.
Dr. Robert Grillo
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
January 10, 2006 – Regular Meeting
Motion was made to postpone approval of the January 10, 2006 minutes.
Was made by Chairman Carino
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Burton’s Grill – 100 Evergreen Way (Approval to Connect)
Allen Lamson was present representing Burton’s Grill. This is a commercial property also known as Building 800C on the plans. This involves discharge of wastewater to a grease separator external to the building. The grease separator capacity is 2000 gallons. Mr. Shaw stated that the applicant’s engineer has provided satisfactory information showing that the separator is sufficiently sized to handle the anticipated flow from the units that will be producing grease and oil. However, because the effluent from the separator drains back into the building to the opposite side of the building to the sewer lateral, this application will require that the Building Department assess the adequacy of the piping inside the building. Also, a permit must be acquired from
the State of CT DEP for the oil/grease separator.
Motion to accept the application for connection to the Town’s sewerage system for commercial property known as Burton’s Grill located at 100 Evergreen Way, as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Poag & McEwen Lifestyle Center – Connecticut, Utility Plan, The Shops at Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, Connecticut”, Prepared by Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., Manchester, CT, Project No.: 2000481P10, Sheet No.: CU.1.1, Dated 05/08/03, with revision dates: 06/26/06, 07/24/03, 08/21/03, 11/21/03, 1/13/04, 05/25/04, 06/14/04, 07/12/04, 07/22/04, 08/20/04, 10/18/05; and subject to the following stipulations: that the Building Department is fully satisfied that the interior building pipe drain is adequate in size, condition and slope to handle effluent from oil separator. Also, a general permit for the grease/oil separator must be obtained from the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
2. River Walk – 1235 Sullivan Avenue, Revised Sewer Plan (Approval to Connect)
Karen Isherwood from Design Professionals was present representing River Walk. The Authority has previously considered this project and approved the connection of eighteen (18) units to a sanitary sewer manhole on Pierce Road. Now, the applicant is requesting approval to provide a alternative gravity sewer system to serve eleven (11) units of the 18 units. Four (4) units will be connected to the original deep, 1100 linear feet of 8 inch gravity main. This application has been approved by Inland Wetlands Commission. Chairman Carino questioned whether or not the surrounding land is buildable and is the pipe to be connected is capable of handling any additional flows. Ms. Isherwood responded that the land is not suitable to build upon, since the majority of the land to
the north east is wetland. Mr. Shaw presented to the Authority a copy of the memorandum dated 1/27/06 with recommendations from the Town Engineer to be completed by the applicant (see Exhibit A1 and A2.)
Motion to approve the application by River Walk providing a secondary gravity sewer system and connect to the Town’s sewerage system as more specifically shown on plans entitled “River Walk, 1235 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, Connecticut”, Prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., South Windsor, CT, Job No.: 1687, Sheet No.: 1/2 “Plan/Profile, Cross-Country, Sanitary Sewer Main”, Dated 1/3/06, with revision date 2/1/06; and with the condition that all items recommended by the Town Engineer in his memorandum dated 1/27/06 are reflected in the final plans presented to the Town to be filed (see Exhibit A1 and A2.)
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
3. The Grillo Family Limited Partnership – 498 Buckland Road (Approval to Connect)
Ms. Becky Meyer from Design Professionals was present representing The Grillo Family Limited Partnership. Dr. Grillo was also present. This is an existing site of 1.1 acres; it is located on the east side of Buckland Road. There is currently an abandoned house which is going to be converted into a dental office with 5 treatment rooms. Approval from the Inland/Wetlands Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission has been received. Ms. Meyer reported that according to Town records the existing house is already connected to the sanitary main in Buckland Road, and it is assumed by the information provided in the asbuilt the location of the lateral and that it has a 2% slope. Therefore, this application is only for change of use because it was an existing residential
property.
Mr. Shaw reported that the Engineering Division records confirmed that this residential unit was connected to the sewer in 1979, and was never put on the sewer billing list. Therefore, there are outstanding unbilled sewer user charges. In this case, the Town can only go back 15 years to collect for unbilled sewer use, unfortunately, the current owner is responsible for paying this amount ($3,000.) Mr. Aries questioned if there is anything that confirms the assumptions that are being made about 2% slopes and the location of the lateral. Mr. Shaw requested that the applicant’s engineer measure and provide such information to the Town.
Motion to approve the application of The Grillo Family Limited Partnership to change property located at 498 Buckland Road from residential use to a commercial use; as more specifically shown on plans entitled “The Grillo Family Limited Partnership, Site Plan, 498 Buckland Road, South Windsor, Connecticut”, Prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., South Windsor, CT, Job. No.: 1917, Sheet No.: 2/6 “Property Survey”, Dated 02/26/04, with revision date 1/17/06.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
4. 825 Clark Street – Subdivided lot (Approval to Connect)
Ms. Becky Meyer from Design Professionals was present representing the applicant. This 6.6 acres land is now used as farmland by the current owners. The owners plan to build a single-family house with three bedrooms, a shed and an extra garage. The applicant is proposing a connection onto Ellington Road, the 6 inch pvc sanitary line is gravity sewer, with a 2% minimum slope on all of the runs connecting to the house. As part of the application, there is an existing covert; the size will be reduced to 24 inches in order to run the sanitary line over the top and maintain the 2% slope. One section pipe will be insulated because of its shallow depth. There is a total of 653 feet with a total of six (6) cleanouts proposed at every hundred feet changing direction.
Chairman Carino stated that this application will involve an easement between the two property owners because they are crossing on a property line. This easement needs to be reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. Ms. Meyer presented to the Authority a copy of an easement between CL&P and the property owner. This will be reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney. Also, a sewer assessment for this property will be calculated and payment is required at time of connection.
Motion was made to approve the connection to the Town’s sewerage system for proposed residential home located at 825 Clark Street; as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Thomas R. & Sara G. Fraize, Subdivision/Special Exception, 825 Clark Street, South Windsor, Connecticut”, Prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., Job No.: 1978, Sheet No.: 3/4 “Topographic Plan”, Dated 12/02/05 with revision dates 1/17/06, 1/26/06 also Sheet No.:4/4 “Detail”, Dated 12/02/05 with revision dates 1/17/06, 1/26/06, and subject to copy of private easement between the two property owners be obtained, reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
5. Pollution Control Budget FY 2006-2007
Mr. Shaw presented the W.P.C.A. and Pollution Control Budgets to the Authority. A copy of both budgets was mailed to the members along with the agenda. The budgets have not been reviewed by the Town Manager or Town Council. (See Exhibit B and Exhibit C.)
Mr. Shaw stated that the cost increase between this fiscal year budget and next fiscal year budget is 9.2%. Mr. Shaw reviewed the changes made to the Pollution Control budget. These items are shown in Exhibit C on page 2.
Motion to accept the Pollution Control Budget Report presented by Mr. Shaw and to be forwarded to the Town Manager for review (see Exhibit B and C.)
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Ms. Rose
The motion carried unanimously
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw plans to discuss with the Town Attorney the Avery Heights issue. Due to the storm events of last week, the Town provided a mobile generator to Avery Heights. During the discussion it was revealed that Avery Heights already has an agreement with the Town of Manchester to provide water in emergency events. Possibly Avery Heights should look for more cost effective alternatives.
Mr. Shaw reported that he attended a meeting down in New Haven, where a group of municipalities got together with other agencies attempting to put the issue of insufficient State funding for Capital Projects before the public. Mr. Shaw believes that the issue needs to be made more public; therefore, they are in the process now of drafting some statements or brief explanation of the issue.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
There was no public participation, however, Chairman Carino suggested changing the location of this item and place it between Item B and C. The Authority will discuss in the next meeting the advantages and disadvantages of changing the location of this item.
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
Chairman Carino reported that the Town Council appointed a new member, Frank Ferrero to the Water Pollution Control Authority. Also, Mr. Dickinson has been reappointed to the Authority. Ms. Fletterick and Mr. Havens, Jr. final action to reappointment to the Authority will take place on the next Town Council meeting. Chairman Carino will write a letter to the Mayor requesting Ms. Rose be appointed as a regular member rather than an alternate member.
Chairman Carino stated that a Secretary position in many of the organizations is really a third person to take control of the meeting in the event that the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson is not present. Therefore, he asked Mr. Shaw to find out whether or not there is a Secretary position available. If such position is available, he would like to have it filled.
The floor was opened for nominations and was carried as follows:
Motion was made of the Election for the W.P.C.A. as follows:
Joseph Carino was nominated for Chairman by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
Mr. Aries and Ms. Rose, cast a single vote to approve nomination.
Richard Aries was nominated for Vice Chairman by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
Ms. Fletterick and Ms. Rose, cast a single vote to approve nomination.
H. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
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Ether A. Diaz
Recording Secretary
Originally Posted: February 14, 2006
Date Approved: March 7, 2006
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