A. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Joseph Carino, Robert Dickinson, Frank Ferrero, Carol Fletterick, and Ed Havens, Jr., R. Max Scheller
Members Absent: Richard Aries
Alternates Present: Thomas Deming sitting for Richard Aries
Alternates Absent: Susan Rose
Staff Present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
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 December 5, 2006 Regular Meeting of the W.P.C.A.
Motion was made to accept the minutes of the November 8, 2006 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
Motion was made to move to Item G – Unfinished Business
Motion was made by Mr. Dickinson
Seconded by Ms. Fletterick
The motion carried unanimously
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Review proposed draft of FOG Regulations
A detailed discussion ensued regarding the proposed draft of FOG Regulations. Chairman Carino reported that he had met with Mr. Shaw to review and discuss the proposed draft of FOG Regulations in which he made some recommendations. Mr. Shaw distributed the proposed draft of FOG Regulations and reviewed with the Authority the changes that were made. The Authority recommended some changes. Mr. Shaw will include further information regarding the sand interceptors. Also, Mr. Shaw will meet with the Town Attorney to review the proposed draft of FOG Regulations.
Mr. Shaw asked whether or not he should be sending a notice of the public hearing to each of those individuals who are going to be specifically affected by the FOG Regulations. However, not everyone agreed in sending an individual copy of the pubic hearing to these individuals. Mr. Ferrero stated that he believes that the Authority should make every effort to notify as many people as they can about the public hearing. Therefore, he suggested having advice from the Town Attorney.
Motion to send a copy of the Public Hearing to the Food Preparation Establishments and other FOG generators, depending upon Town Attorney’s advice.
Motion was made by Mr. Ferrero
Seconded by Mr. Deming
The motion failed on a roll call vote as follows:
Chairman Carino Abstained
Thomas Deming Yea
Robert Dickinson Abstained
Frank Ferrero Yea
Carol Fletterick Nay
Ed Havens, Jr. Nay
R. Max Scheller Abstained
Chairman Carino suggested placing an article in the newspaper just before the public hearing so that it can bring awareness to the people that may be affected by these regulations.
Motion to go back to Item C – New Business
Motion was made by Ms. Fletterick
Seconded by Mr. Ferrero
The motion carried unanimously
C. NEW BUSINESS
Set Date for FOG Regulations Public Hearing
Chairman Carino suggested having the public hearing on the 1st Tuesday of February prior to the regular meeting. However, this would be discussed further at the next meeting.
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw reported that on Monday, November 13, 2006 a joint meeting was held between the WPCA and the Town Council. They discussed the Treatment Plant future funding and also discussed the lack of funding for the Clean Water Fund. It was determined that the Mayor will write a letter to the state and our federal government representative to petition that the state renew their obligation to fund the Clean Water Fund. Mr. Shaw also reported that on Thursday, December 7, 2006 a meeting will be held in Hartford with Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and a group of municipalities to discuss the issue of insufficient State funding for the Clean Water Fund.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
None
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review proposed draft of FOG Regulations
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 9:23 p.m.
Was made by Mr. Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Mr. Ferrero
The motion carried unanimously
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Ether A. Diaz
Recording Secretary
Originally Posted: December 12, 2006
Date Approved: January 2, 2007
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