Board of Commissioners Meeting
August 11, 2008
Sunapee Town Offices
PRESENT: Tracy Nangeroni – Chairperson, Charles Smith, Aaron Simpson, Theodore Gallup, Paul Manson, Kurt Markarian.
ABSENT: Christopher Leonard
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey, Peter Atherton, and Neil Cheseldine of Wright-Pierce.
The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Wastewater Facility Planning Study:
Neil C. passed out a proposed scope of work and stated that they did not bring a contract to be executed as they want to be sure that the scope of work includes everything that the Commission is hoping will be addressed in the study. Paul M. questioned what they saw as having changed since the 2000 plant capacity study. Neil C. answered that the loading and flow data seems to have gone down considerably since the 2000 study and will need to be reviewed to determine if there is a need for greater capacity for the future or not. Theodore G. stated that he feels that the Commission needs to do something as soon as possible to address some of the issues at the plant.
There was some discussion regarding planning and growth in New London and Sunapee. Peter A. stated that they want to be sure that any recommendations made will be sufficient for at least 20 years with options for further upgrades if needed.
There was some discussion regarding future discharge permits and if more stringent limits may be imposed when they are issued.
Charles S. questioned when the study would be complete. There was some discussion regarding the time chart for completion and the different things that need to be addressed to meet the time limit. Neil C. stated that the draft report would be ready for mid November with the final report for completion late December. There was some discussion regarding timing for warrant articles and when they need to be ready for presentation.
Neil C. stated that the contract for the project needs to be approved by DES prior to execution. Tracy N. questioned how long this process would take. Neil C. thinks that a few days would be enough time for DES to approve the contract.
There was some discussion regarding the amount of the warrant article for the study and the fact that there would need to be design phase engineering as well as construction engineering done after the study is completed.
There was much discussion about sludge de-watering and thickening. Neil C. and Peter A. stated that all options need to be evaluated to see what the cost benefits might be for each.
Charles S. questioned if the final report would give exact dollar amounts of each different option in the plan. Neil C. stated that it was their job to ensure that the dollar amounts for each option are sufficient to complete the project without needing to go back for another vote on each item.
Neil C. will have a proposed agreement forwarded to the Commission early next week so that it can be finalized prior to the end of August.
There was some discussion regarding the total cost of upgrading the treatment plant.
9:05 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Holly Leonard.
Approved by the Water & Sewer Commission this ______ day of __________________, 2008.
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Tracy Nangeroni, Chairperson Aaron Simpson, Vice-Chairperson
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Christopher Leonard Charles Smith
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Kurt Markarian Theodore Gallup
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Paul Manson
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