A. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Joseph Carino, Richard Aries, Carol Fletterick, and Ed Havens, Jr.
Members Absent: Robert Dickinson, Frank Ferrero, R. Max Scheller
Alternates Present: Thomas Deming sitting for Robert Dickinson
Alternates Absent: Susan Rose
Staff Present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
Others Present: Cynthia Vodopivec, E.R.M Consulting Firm
Phil DiStefano, Nutmeg Recycling
George Marvin Smith, Nutmeg Recycling
Edward Sunderland, Sunderland Homes
Jay Ussery, J.R, Russo & Associates
B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following actions were taken during the November 8, 2006 Regular Meeting of the W.P.C.A.
Motion was made to accept the minutes of the October 3, 2006 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Nutmeg Recycling – 300 Rye Street (Industrial Pre-treatment – approval to connect)
Ms. Cynthia Vodopivec, from Environmental Resources Management was present representing the application for Nutmeg Recycling. This is a new business located at 300 Rye Street in South Windsor, Connecticut. It is a bottle and can recycling operation. It consists of collecting glass, plastic and aluminum cans from commercial facilities which are then sorted, cleaned and sold to be re-used in the manufacturing process. Nutmeg Recycling is requesting to discharge the residual of beer or soda left in the container to the Town of South sewer system. They have a pretreatment process for the effluent stream for pH control, which will be monitored prior to discharging to the sewer system. The pH and the total flow will be monitored and reported on a quarterly basis. There
will also be a small amount of zinc discharged to the sewer system. The DEP and Mr. Shaw have agreed that the amount of zinc will be a little impact due to the small quantity of wastewater discharged to the sewer system. The residual generation is not to exceed more than 430 gallons per day.
Motion to approve the application for Nutmeg Recycling located at 300 Rye Street, South Windsor, CT for discharge of industrial wastewater to the South Windsor sewer system and provide pre-treatment and monitoring activities prior to discharging to the municipal system as referenced on report “Proposed Collection and Discharge Plan for Residual Beer and Soda” provided by Nutmeg Recycling, Inc. and dated October 21, 2006. This motion is subject to the following conditions: (1) the wastewater discharge each day will not exceed 430 gallons per day; (2) the total daily flow and the ph need to be monitored, recorded and reported to the Town on a quarterly basis.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Deming
The motion carried unanimously
2. Sunderland Homes – Pleasant Valley Road (three lot residential subdivision - approval to connect)
Mr. Edward Sunderland was present representing the application for Sunderland Homes located on Pleasant Valley Road. This is a three lot development. They are requesting approval to connect to the Town’s sewer system. This project has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion to approve the application as presented for a connection to the Town’s sewerage system for a three lot residential subdivision located on Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor, CT as more specifically shown on plans entitled “Sunderland Homes, Pleasant Valley Road, South Windsor, Connecticut” ” Prepared by Design Professionals, South Windsor, CT; Sheet No.: 1/1 “Sewer Connection Plan”, Dated 10/18/06 with no revision date, subject to (1) final technical approval of the Town of South Windsor Engineering Department.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
Motion was made to move to Item G1 – A&S Boats – 729/735 John Fitch Blvd. (final approval).
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. A&S Boats – 729/735 John Fitch Blvd. (final approval)
Mr. Ussery was present representing A&S Boats located at 729/735 John Fitch Blvd. A conceptual approval was previously granted by the Authority, and was conditional and subject to determining exactly how the connection will be made, by gravity or pump. Mr. Ussery reported that based on the existing manhole invert elevations, they decided to use a pump system. There will be a pump chamber with a new force main; the force main will be under the building. The Authority showed concern regarding the force main underneath the building. Therefore, the Authority requested that the force main to be placed through a sleeve. Also, the applicant must supply an external outlet and CL&P power disconnect for the use of an emergency generator in the event of a power outage.
Motion to approve the application for a connection to the Town’s sewerage system for A&S Boats located at 729/735 John Fitch Blvd., South Windsor, CT as more specifically shown on plans entitled “A&S Boats, Inc., 729/735 John Fitch Boulevard, South Windsor, Connecticut” Prepared by J.R. Russo & Associates, East Windsor, CT; Job No.# 2005-098, Sheet No.: 3 of 5 “Phase 1 Site Plan”, Dated 6/08/06, with revision dates of 8-11-06 and 10-10-06, also Sheet No.: 5 of 5 “Detail Sheet”, dated 6-08-06, with revision dates of 8-11-06 and 10-10-06; and subject to the following conditions: (1) the force main going under the building needs to be placed through a sleeve, (2) 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, (2) final technical approval of the Town of South Windsor Engineering Department.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Mr. Deming
The motion carried unanimously
At this time, the Authority went back to Item C-New Business
C. NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
3. Remove 415 John Fitch Blvd. from Utility Billing List
Mr. Shaw is requesting approval to remove this property from the sewer billing list; last spring this house was demolished and there was a permit issued for the disconnection.
Motion was made to remove 415 John Fitch Blvd. from Utility Billing List, because the house was demolished and a disconnection permit was issued.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Aries
The motion carried unanimously
4. Remove 84 Ayers Road from Utility Billing List/Add 90 Ayers Road to Utility Billing List
Mr. Shaw reported that he received a telephone call from the property owner of 84 and 90 Ayers Road. She informed Mr. Shaw that the house at 84 Ayers Road has never been connected to the sewer, but 90 Ayers Road which is a two family house was connected to the sewer. However, the owner always receives the bill for 84 Ayers Road, not 90 Ayers Road. Mr. Shaw reported that he reviewed the records and the original permit shows that 90 Ayers Road was connected to the sewer and not 84 Ayers Road. Therefore, Mr. Shaw is requesting to remove 84 Ayers Road from Utility Billing List and add 90 Ayers Road to Utility Billing List as a two family house connection.
Motion to accept was made by Mr. Deming
The motion failed because Chairman Carino further discussed the motion to be accepted.
Motion was made to remove from Utility Billing List 84 Ayers Road because is not connected to the sewer. Also, motion was made to add 90 Ayers Road as a two family house to Utility Billing List because there are permit records confirming that this house is connected to the sewer.
Motion was made by Mr. Aries
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
5. Proposed FOG Regulations (Discussion)
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed FOG Regulations (see Exhibit A), which were included with the WPCA agenda sent to the Authority. Mr. Shaw stated that the FOG regulations allow the Town staff to control the excessive amounts of fats, oils, and grease discharged to the sewers. The FOG regulations involves working in conjunction with the Building Department to make sure that when someone is going to put in a grease interceptor they have the right grease removal equipment. Also, there will be a cooperative effort with the Health Department; the Health Department staff will go out on a quarterly basis to inspect the facilities. The intent of the FOG program is to try to have better control of the discharge of FOG into the Town’s sewer system. The
Authority will review these regulations for discussion at the next WPCA meeting.
6. Set date for FOG Regulations Public Hearing
This will be postponed until approval of the FOG Regulations.
7. Review and Approve WPCA Calendar for 2007
Attached to the agenda, the WPCA meeting calendar for 2007 was included for review and approval by the Authority (see Exhibit B.)
Motion to approve the WPCA meeting calendar dates for 2007.
Motion was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Mr. Deming
The motion carried unanimously
8. Review and Approve Annual Report
Mr. Shaw distributed a copy of the WPCA Annual Report 2005/2006 for review and approval; the authority made two minor changes.
Motion to approve the WPCA Annual Report 2005/2006 with the modifications made.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw reported that the design for the treatment plant upgrade is nearly complete. The Town staff will receive the final plans for review later this month.
Mr. Shaw also reported that on Monday, November 13, 2006 a joint meeting between the WPCA and the Town Council will be held to discuss the Treatment Plant future funding and also discuss the lack of funding for the Clean Water Fund. An agenda will be send to the Authority.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
None
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. A&S Boats – 729/735 John Fitch Blvd. (final approval)
This Item was previously discussed on the agenda.
H. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
Was made by Mr. Deming
Seconded by Mr. Havens, Jr.
The motion carried unanimously
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Ether A. Diaz
Recording Secretary
Approved Date: December 5, 2006
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