Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 18, 2010
Sunapee Slow Sand Filter Plant
PRESENT: Theodore Gallup-Chairman, David Cain, Peter Hill, David Montambeault, Christopher Leonard, Kurt Markarian.
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey, Neil Cheseldine, Charles Smith.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
Wastewater Treatment Highlights:
Dave B. reported that the plant is running well and that the flows are about average. Dave B. noted that the phosphorus limit has increased so they can cut back on the PAC usage. Christopher L. questioned the reason for the change in limit. Neil C. explained the difference in algae growth which phosphorus encourages, between winter and summer months. Dave B. is waiting to meet with EJP regarding the possibility of spraying manholes in the Wendell Swamp area with the epoxy. Dave B. reported that they have taken one of the rotors out and are going to take out the other one for the winter.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade: Neil C. stated that he did not have the full preliminary design report ready yet. David M. stated that he is tired of not having results on the design and that the Commission needs the information for Town Meeting. Theodore G. stated that he realizes that the Selectmen need to know what the Commission plans to receive for the 2.8 million dollars, and that the Commission has more information than they did last year when they went to voters. Neil C. stated that the numbers are pretty solid but that the exact equipment is what needs to be decided in the final design phase. Neil C. passed out some preliminary design drawings that will be included in the final preliminary design report and apologized for not having the final design completed yet.
Neil C. explained the handout that he had distributed and stated that they have presented an option for going with everything or phasing in the sludge dewatering at another time. Neil C. explained what was being presented as far as buildings and equipment in the plans. David C. questioned the need to move the headworks. Neil C. stated that it needed to be relocated as there was ledge found in the area where it is located presently. After some discussion regarding the draft plans and different types of equipment that may be utilized, Neil C. explained how the septage receiving works and where it goes in the plan. Neil C. explained that they still need to get to the drawings of the ditches and what would be proposed to go in them, and he stated that in order to cut costs the chemicals are not included in
the new building and would be where they are currently with the exception of the Magnesium Hydroxide that will be located in the new building. Neil C. stated that there is no building over the chlorine contact chamber as they did not see this as being feasible. After some discussion regarding the possible outcome of the votes in New London and Sunapee, and if the headworks could be upgraded without the rest of the plan implemented. David M. stated that the Commission needs to give Wright-Pierce a direction and to have them include what could be done for the 2.8 million. Theodore G. would have them present a colorized plan to the Selectboard and the public. There was much discussion regarding meeting with the Selectmen when they may be willing to see a presentation. Charles S. questioned what happens if New London fails to pass their portion of the project and if the Commission should present an article for the entire 8 million. There was some discussion regarding the legality of
what happens if one Town does not pass their warrant article, and how the article should be written. Dave B. and Holly L. will get together with Donna N. and legal counsel to work out the wording of the article and find out when the Selectmen are willing to view a presentation.
Forms for Signing:
October 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes: David C. made a motion to accept the meeting minutes as printed, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
October 2010 Sewer Purchase Journal: David M. made a motion to accept the sewer purchase journal as presented, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
October 2010 Water Purchase Journal: David C. made a motion to accept the water purchase journal, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
Abatement Requests: David M. made a motion to approve all five abatements, seconded by Kurt M., after some discussion regarding the properties in question, voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
Water Treatment Highlights: Dave B. reported that he had spoken with the DES dam bureau regarding the dam and the possibility of working with them to replace the intake pipe, and that they have no intentions of working on the dam anytime in the near future. There was some discussion regarding alternatives for replacing the intake pipe and what size it is.
Old & New Business:
2011 Proposed Warrant Articles: There was some discussion regarding the proposed coating of the concrete tank and the amount of $50,000 to coat the pipe and as much of the tank as this will cover.
7:45 p.m. David C. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Submitted by Holly Leonard.
Approved by the Water & Sewer Commission this ______ day of __________________, 2010.
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Theodore Gallup-Chairman David Montambeault
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David Cain Peter Hill
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Kurt Markarian Christopher Leonard
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Paul Manson
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