Members Present: Joseph Carino, Richard Aries, Robert Dickinson, Frank Ferrero, Carol Fletterick, Ed Havens, Jr. and R. Max Scheller
Members Absent:
Alternates Present:
Alternates Absent: Susan Rose
Staff Present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
Others Present: Wendy Croker, property owner of 39 Foster Street
Galen B. Semprebon, Design Professionals, Inc.
Mr. Scott Kelly
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following actions were taken during the June 6, 2006 Regular Meeting of the W.P.C.A.
Motion was made to discuss Item C-New Business, and then return to Item B-Acceptance of the previous minutes.
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Major Home Occupation – Hair Salon – 39 Foster Street (Approval to Connect)
Mr. Shaw reported that this is a Major Home Occupation approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, located at 39 Foster Street, South Windsor, CT. Ms. Wendy Croker, property owner, proposes to put in two chairs and one sink. She is anticipating using two to eight shampoos a day, four days a week. Ms. Croker provided a drawing of the lower level of her house and a list of the many chemicals that she plans to use. Mr. Shaw reported that he has no concerns with the chemicals to be used, and he believes given the level of activity a meter would not be necessary. The property owner will receive two separate bills, one for residential and the one for commercial.
Motion to approve the application for a connection to the Town’s sewerage system of a residential unit located at 39 Foster Street, South Windsor, CT.
The motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Mr. Havens, Jr.
The motion carried unanimously
2. Castro Subdivision/Resubdivision – Andreis Trail (Approval to Connect)
Mr. Galen B. Semprebon from Design Professionals, Inc. was in attendance to represent the Castro Subdivision/Resubdivison. This project involves an existing residential property located on Andreis Trail. They are seeking to create an additional lot at the corner of Abbe Road Ext. and Andreis Trail. They are requesting approval to connect the new lot to the Town’s sewerage system. This connection will include connecting into an existing cross country sewer that runs in back of the neighbor’s property. Mr. Semprebon also stated that based on the elevations of the house, they would need to pump to the existing sewer manhole. This application has been approved by Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Carino reported that this application will require
an easement between the two property owners; also, an external outlet and CL&P power disconnect must be supplied for use with an emergency generator in the event of a power outage.
Motion to approve the connection to the Town’s sewerage system of a residential property on Andreis Trail as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Sergio P. & Carla V. Castro, Subdivision/Resubdivision/ 7Andreis Trail, South Windsor, CT, Prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., South Windsor, CT: Sheet No.: 4/4 “Resubdivision Plan/Topographic/Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plan” Job NO.: 2257, Drawing No.: 2257-base.dwg, Dated: 03-15-06”; and subject to the following conditions: a private easement between the two property owners must be obtained, reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney; and an external outlet and CL&P power disconnect must be supplied for the use of an emergency generator in the event of a power outage.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
3. DePietro Estates – Pleasant Valley Road (Approval to Connect)
Mr. Galen B. Semprebon from Design Professionals, Inc. was in attendance to represent the project - DePietro Estates located on Pleasant Valley Road. This is a seven lot subdivision, with two existing homes. They are proposing to add four residential houses with common or shared driveways. The four houses will be connected to a private sewer line on a private driveway. They are proposing to be connected to the Town’s sewer system, this include connecting to the existing laterals at a minimum pitch of 2 percent.
Chairman Carino stated that this application will require an easement between the property owners for maintenance of the common/shared driveway and the common building sewer line; the easement must be reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney.
Motion to approve the application as presented for connection to the Town’s sewerage system for a seven lot residential subdivision/resubdivision located on Pleasant Valley Road as more specifically shown on plans entitled “DePrieto Estates, Subdivision Plan/Special Exception, Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor, Connecticut, Prepared by Design Professionals, Inc., South Windsor, CT: Sheet No.: 3/5, “Topographic Plan” Job No.: 1897, Drawing No.: 1897-3.dwg, Dated: 2/27/06, with revision date of 5/3/06”; and subject to obtaining a private easement between the property owners for the maintenance of the common sewer laterals; said easement must be reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney.
The motion was made by Mr. Ferrero
Seconded by Aries
The motion carried unanimously
4. 34 Charing Road (Approval to Connect)
Mr. Shaw reported that this application involves a residential connection to the sewer; however, the application was not completed according to the Town’s procedures; therefore, the Authority decided not to consider this application until it was completed.
5. Adjustment of Sewer User Charge – U.B. No.: 305860
6. Remove U. B. No.: 380460 from Sewer User List
Because Item C5 and C6 are related, Mr. Shaw discussed these two items together. It was placed on the agenda with the anticipation that Electrocal company that owns the property located at 78 Edwin Road, has been double billed. However, the finding was that Electrical owns two properties; they own 79 Edwin Road and 58 Glendale Road. Under the utility billing list there are two account numbers with the same address; account number 305860 which is for 78 Edwin Road, and account number 380460 also for 78 Edwin Road. It looks like there is a double billing. So, Mr. Shaw recommended changing one of the addresses to reflect 58 Glendale Road.
Motion to alter the billings for Utility Billing No.: 380460 to reflect the proper address change from 78 to 58 Glendale Road, and approve the adjustments of the User Charge from $2,196.13 to $334.19 for the FY 2005/2006 user bill, in accordance with the memorandum from Mr. Shaw dated June 6, 2006 (see Exhibit A).
The motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Havens, Jr.
The motion carried unanimously
7. Remove U.B. No.: 325470 from Sewer User List
Mr. Shaw distributed a memorandum to the Authority regarding property located at 548 Nevers Road. The residential house at this location was demolished on November 12, 2004; therefore, Mr. Shaw is requesting to remove U.B. No. 325470 from Sewer Billing List FY 2005/2006.
Motion was made to remove from the Sewer User List U. B. No.: 325470 because the house has been demolished (see Exhibit B).
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
8. Adoption of Sewer Rates for FY 2006/2007
Motion was made to adopt the sewer user charges, sewer assessment charges and septic disposal fees for FY 2006/2007, as presented at the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
9. Set date for July 2006 meeting
Motion was made to set Tuesday, July 18, 2006 as a special meeting of the WPCA.
Motion was made by Mr. R. Max Scheller
Seconded by Mr. Dickinson
The motion carried unanimously
B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
In a discussion regarding the Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meetings, it was suggested by Mr. Ferrero that the minutes be reviewed by Chairman Carino prior to the WPCA mailing; everyone was in agreement. Therefore, the acceptance of the three previous minutes was postponed.
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
None
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
None
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Selection of WPCA Secretary
Motion to nominate Mr. Ed Havens, Jr. as the WPCA Secretary.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
H. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 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
Date Approved: July 18, 2006
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