A. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Joseph Carino, Robert Dickinson, Frank Ferrero, R. Max Scheller, and Edward Havens, Jr.
Members Absent: Richard Aries, and Carol Fletterick
Alternates Present: Susan Rose sitting in for Ms. Fletterick
Thomas Deming sitting in for Mr. Aries
Alternates Absent:
Staff Present: C. Fred Shaw, Superintendent of Pollution Control
Chairman Carino called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following actions were taken during the April 3, 2007 Regular Meeting of the W.P.C.A.
B. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 2007
Motion was made by Edward Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Thomas Deming
The motion carried unanimously
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Deming Plaza, Buckland & Deming Road (approval to connect)
Mr. Shaw explained that this is a commercial development.
Ms. Karen Isherwood from Design Professionals, Inc. gave the specifics about the plan. She explained that the site will include a restaurant, bank, and retail space. There will be 178 parking spaces. There are two locations where they could tie into gravity sewer; one is in Buckland Road and the other is on Deming Street. The one on Deming Street is outside of the pavement and within and easement on the property, but unfortunately, it is not deep enough to connect. Because of that, they must connect to the sewer system on Buckland Road.
Ms. Isherwood also explained that there is a grease trap for the restaurant site. She stated that there will be 4 ft. wide sidewalks along their entire frontage. She also stated that they just started pursuing occupancy of tenants, but she is not aware of anything right now.
Ms. Isherwood stated that they will not begin building the restaurant until they have a tenant in mind. At that time, if there are any significant changes, they will be compelled to go before the Commission again.
Mr. Shaw also stated that they are showing an outside interceptor and the flow estimate of the engineer will determine the size of tank that they will have to use.
Ms. Isherwood explained for Mr. Carino that there is a small section of pipes in the grass, but the rest are under the pavement. She explained that she has two separate connections that are required; one to go to a grease trap which continues onto a man hole; and one with a direct connection to a man hole.
Mr. Shaw stated that velocity is what is important.
Motion to approve the connection of the Deming Plaza, Buckland & Deming Road, with the condition that if the restaurant puts in a grease trap, it will be presented before the Commission again.
Motion made by Robert Dickinson
Seconded by Frank Ferrero
The motion was carried unanimously
2. Aldi Distribution Facility, Rye St. (approval to connect)
Mr. Galen Semprebon from Design Professionals explained the project. He stated that it encompasses a proposed 500,000 sq. ft. distribution facility, for Aldi, which is a grocery chain. The building will include a refrigerated portion, a dry goods portion, and a small office component. It will essentially be across the street from the Hudson Baylor Corporation.
He explained that they have obtained Planning & Zoning and Inland Wetlands approval for the project. He stated that there is an existing sewer on Rye Street, which is relatively shallow. They are also proposing a pump station on the site in order to service the site. They are pushing the grades in order to run the sewer laterals out to the existing main. They are just getting 2 feet per second. At the urging of the Town Staff, they went with a small pump station. The pump would then pump to a manhole that is about 10 to 15 feet ahead. They have a number of lateral connections.
He was asked what kind of facilities would be utilizing the sewer system. Mr. Semprebon explained that the office component would be standard office sewerage; the chiller units for the refrigerator sections would discharge into the sewer; there is a maintenance area that will discharge into the sewer, which is considered a scrubber dump pit, and there is an oil separator. There may be some miscellaneous bathrooms.
He also stated that the drainage pipes range from 4 to 6 inch, the pump station size is an 8 inch sewer pipe and the pump station will discharge through a 3 inch pipe. The manhole will have a meter in it at the request of the Town for metering the flows.
Mr. Shaw was asked if it is unusual to have an oil separator in a building. He explained that he suggested that they utilize a grit separator that meets vehicle maintenance requirements of the DEP, which can be put inside or outside the building. He stated that the Town also requested that they have a metering chamber and they agreed to put one in.
Mr. Semprebon was asked how much water is run off from the chillers. He stated that he was not sure about how much from just the chillers, but the total flow per year of a similar facility is approximately 3,350,000 gallons, which equates to about 6 gallons per minute.
Thomas Deming asked if it was possible for the water to overwhelm the system. Mr. Shaw explained that they have to go with the engineer’s or the owner’s estimate concerning flow. Based upon what they tell them, they look at the pump station that is proposed and determine if it will handle it. He said that the Town will be monitoring it, but as of now it seems reasonable.
Robert Dickinson was concerned about accommodations for the people walking from the bus stop on Route 5. Mr. Semprebon stated that a sidewalk has not been requested, but they are widening Rye Street to 30 ft.
Motion to approve the connection of the Aldi Distribution Facility, Rye Street, as proposed, with the understanding that if there is any change to the meter station, they will come before the Commission again.
Motion made by Thomas Deming
Seconded by Ed Havens, Jr.
The motion was carried unanimously
3. Bonefish Grill at Evergreen Walk (approval to connect)
Ms. Haley Busch of Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. discussed the specifications regarding the Bonefish Grill. She explained that the site was previously approved as a restaurant pad site. They are proposing to tie into the existing trunk line that runs along Buckland Road along Hemlock Avenue through the Evergreen Walk development. She said that they have 2 1,000 gallon external grease traps.
Mr. Shaw confirmed that the building was previously approved to have a 6 inch lateral through the building. It is an existing PVC stub. He explained that they are looking at how they are going to connect the use of the external grease interceptors. He said that they are large enough for their flow.
Thomas Deming asked if this is the only restaurant tying into this line. It was confirmed that Highland Market does tie into the trunk line.
Motion to approve the connection of the Bonefish Grill at Evergreen Walk as proposed.
Motion made by Robert Dickinson
Seconded by Frank Ferrero
The motion was carried unanimously
4. Kilkenny Heights Subdivision, Abbe Road (approval to connect)
Mr. Shaw explained that this is a proposed residential subdivision of 17 lots. Mr. Robert Mannarino of Mannarino Builders gave the specifics. He explained that 16 lots will tie into the sewer on Maskel Road and 1 lot will tie into the sewer on Abbe Road. Back in 1989 this was approved for a 28 lot subdivision.
Mr. Mannarino explained that there is 3 clean outs in the line about 400 feet back. He said that he will not own lots 13 or 14, the land owner is retaining those two lots.
Mr. Shaw commented that this hasn’t yet been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. He has discussed the matter with the staff and they felt that there is nothing that they would request that would change the sewer plans as proposed.
Motion to approve the connection of the Kilkeny Heights Subdivision, Abbe Road, contingent upon the approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission and should there be any significant change in sewer locations, they must come before the WPCA again.
Motion made by Thomas Deming
Seconded by Ed Havens, Jr.
The motion was carried unanimously
D. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Mr. Shaw discussed the draft of the FOG letter, which is attached as Exhibit A. The intent of the letter is to provide those that need to install new grease interceptors with assistance and inform them about their obligations. He explained that there is a problem and everyone needs to work together to resolve this issue and move forward. If the company is not going to be able to make the 60 day completion period, they are required to let the WPCA know and time extensions will need to be approved by the Commission. Before the letters are sent out, Mr. Shaw asked for the Commissions comments. Mr. Carino said that he thinks it is a great letter, and that it demonstrates quite well that the
Town staff is trying to work with the developer and help the people, which make for a good relationship. Mr. Ferrero agreed with Mr. Carino. There was a consensus to mail the letter.
Mr. Carino commented that the maps that are provided are a great addition to the agenda packages.
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Items not on the agenda)
None
F. BILLS, CHANGE ORDERS, DISBURSEMENTS
None
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adjustments to Industrial/Commercial User Charges Billing List for FY 2006/2007
Mr. Shaw discussed the list that showed significant flow differences that was reviewed with the water companies (the list is attached as Exhibit B). He believed that there were some adjustments that were necessary. The Commission stated at the last meeting, that if there were significant changes, they wanted to be made aware, which is the purpose of this motion.
He explained that there were only 4 flows that differed and that the others on the list (more than 20), the water company stated were accurate. 50 Talbot Lane, Carla’s Pasta had not gotten in the meter readings in time, but it is now accurately reflected on the list.
Mr. Shaw stated that the water company did not offer an explanation for the errors. There was a discussion regarding the reason that the flow has diminished.
Mr. Shaw explained that 491 Buckland Road was billed twice. They previously had two meters, one for 481 Buckland Road and the other for 491 Buckland Road. They now have a single meter. He suggested that they remove that account number from the list but associate the addresses.
He also explained that 283 Sullivan Avenue ended up with duplicate accounts when the Munis system merged. The Munis system is suppose to recognize duplicates, but for some reason, it didn’t recognize this address. He recommended that the duplicate account be removed from the list.
Motion to approve the adjustments to Industrial/Commercial User Charges Billing List for FY 2006/2007, attached as Exhibit B
Motion made by Robert Dickinson
Seconded by Frank Ferrero
The motion was carried unanimously
2. 1333 and 1343 Sullivan Avenue sewer connection
Mr. Shaw explained that he is keeping these items on the list so that they are not forgotten about. At the last meeting he explained the situation about the single parcel with two separately owned commercial condos on it. The question that arose was if they were served by their own lateral connection at the main or are they served by a common lateral. He stated that he wasn’t able to find that information out through any records, but he had gone out with the Police Department serving as traffic control. He ran a TV Line across the property line and discovered that there is only one lateral connection at the main. He is in the process of looking back at minutes from the 1980’s to find out if this was approved by the Commission.
3. 487 Foster Street – Sewer Benefit Assessment (Town Attorney to Report)
Mr. Shaw stated that he is still waiting for a response from the Town Attorney on this issue. This involves a back lot that was created from a preexisting parcel that had been assessed and paid their sewer user fees. They have challenged the decision of the Town. He should have something before the next meeting.
Mr. Shaw was asked what the position of the pump station is now since the Avery Heights system is now sold out to CT Water. Mr. Shaw explained that Avery Heights Water is looking to turn over the property to the Town with the pump station. He is still working with the Association.
H. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING CLAIMS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Was made by Edward Havens, Jr.
Seconded by Thomas Deming
The motion was carried unanimously
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Vanessa Perry
Acting Recording Secretary
Attachments: Exhibits A & B
Originally Posted: April 20, 2007
Date Approved: May 1, 2007
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