RECEIVED JANUARY 20, 2011 @ 4:35 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
January 19, 2011
Present: J. Shaban, T. Eubanks, D. Pattee, P. Moisio, D. Robinson, R. Regan
Also present: R. Gervais (Veolia Water), F. Bua (Meadow Ridge), Attorney Michael Lavelle, and C. Armstrong.
Chairman Shaban called the regular meeting of the WPCC to order at 7:35 pm.
AGENDA ADDITION
Motion: move to add an executive session to the meeting for discussion of negotiations and litigation. Shaban, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move to executive session for a discussion of negotiations and litigation. Shaban, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
Attorney Lavelle was invited to attend.
The meeting adjourned to executive session at 7:36 pm.
The Chair reconvened the meeting in public session at 8:04 pm No action was taken in executive session.
UPDATE ON GLDC/GSTD
Motion: move that the WPCC approve the drafting of a complaint and institution of litigation for the purposes of effecting the transfer of the real estate and plant from GLDC/GSTD to the Town of Redding/WPCC, pursuant to the Construction Agreement, and authorize Attorney Lavelle to do so under guidance from the WPCC board members. Shaban, Pattee. Approved. 5-0-1. Mrs. Moisio abstained.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the December 15, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Robinson, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais highlighted his written report.
- Blower B240: defective part was replaced this week.
- Power outages: numerous power outages were experienced during the past month, these may be responsible for some of the equipment problems.
- Flow valve 430: problems with the valve and been fixed with a valve bypass.
- Pump Station Meter: Introl installed the meter on December 20, 2010.
- Pump Station access/snow: Mr. Gervais noted that the access to the pump station has been difficult due to the snow. The plowing of the street/parking lot adjacent to the pump station has caused piles if snow preventing access and requiring shoveling to get to the pump station. Mrs. Moisio will follow up to determine who is responsible for plowing the area.
- Snow: snow removal has been a problem. Mr. Gervais was unable to reach the plant with his vehicle during the blizzard. The company doing the plowing has been contacted and instructed that the plant was a high priority as the plant must be accessed by 6 am. The company has been slow to respond to the request for snow removal/plowing and with sand/salt. Following one of the snow storms, Mr. Gervais contacted Little Blue to assist with the snow removal. In addition, Mr. Gervais and assistant had to clear snow to provide better access to the plant and the various buildings. Mr. Gervais was instructed to contact the alternate snow removal vendor as needed.
- Flows: the flows are back to the 65,000 gal/day average. The corrective work done at Meadow Ridge has solved the problem of excessive water flows to the plant.
UPDATE ON MEADOW RIDGE
Frank Bua, Plant Operation Director for Meadow Ridge, reported that the corrective steps to eliminate the excess water to the plant have been completed. He has set up a system for monitoring the flows on a daily basis. He submitted a Meadow Ridge check for $52,222.71 to replace the payment that was stopped in November. He is exploring the use of water turbines and wind turbines to generate electrical power.
FINANCIAL STATUS AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES
The financial documents were reviewed. The cash balance on hand as of today is $22,195.52 plus the check from Meadow Ridge for $52,222.71 received at this meeting.
Open invoices were reviewed.
Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the following invoices:
Veolia, Monthly Services November 2010, $23,984.10 (approved at the Dec. meeting, but not paid)
Veolia Monthly Services, December, 2010, $25,092.87
Hocon Gas, dated 12/29/2010, for $127.93
Ace Deluca Hardware, dated 12/13/10, for $22.57
CT Lawn & Landscape (snow removal) inv. 1201, dated 1/3/11, for $710.20
Hersam Acorn Press, 11/30/2010 & 12/31/2010, for $448.00
CL&P, inv. 51524634029, for $2,045.75
Motion by Shaban, seconded by Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
There was confusion on the actual unpaid balance on the AT &T account. Mrs. Moisio will follow up to determine what is owed.
Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the open invoice from AT&T for $928.25 or less, pending confirmation of the unpaid balance on the account. Shaban, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
Open invoices from Aquarion, Pullman & Comley and Veolia required further clarification. Mrs. Moisio will flow up on these.
Clean Water Fund/Sewer Assessment Fund
The payment of the WPCC portion of the Clean Water Loan for $137,155.72 was approved at the November meeting, but has not yet been processed. Mrs. Moisio reported she is working with the Controller and Town Treasurer on this issue and should have more information for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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