RECEIVED FEBRUARY 18, 2011 @ 9:04 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
2 pages
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
February 16, 2011
Present: T. Eubanks, D. Pattee, P. Moisio (8:11 pm), D. Robinson, R. Regan, T. Flagg
Also present: R. Gervais (Veolia Water)
Vice Chair Regan called the regular meeting of the WPCC to order at 7:34 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the January 19, 2011 meeting be accepted as submitted. Pattee, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais highlighted his written report:
- January, plant wasted 19,589 gallons of sludge, 13,000 gallons were shipped
- Aquatic Toxicity Quarterly testing was conducted.
- Instruments were calibrated by Economy Lab Services, as required annually
- B230 unit, United Electric worked on the unit.
- Effluent Flow, 55,700 gallons per day
Mr. Gervais reported the plant membranes are being cleaned more frequently as more heavy solids aare accumulating. Discussion of the accumulating solids followed. Mr. Pattee suggested there may be a major blockage in the membrane tank outlet at the bottom. He and Mr. Regan suggested one tank be taken off line and checked for blockage.
Mr. Gervais reported the awning over the alum enclosure is in need of repair or replacement. This was damaged as a result of excessive snow accumulation.
Snow plowing: at the last WPCC meeting, Mr. Gervais was authorized to contact Little Blue for plowing service. The service of CT Lawn and Landscape was to be discontinued. CT Lawn and Landscape was notified of the hours of operation, but did not perform snow plowing services in a timely manner. There were times when the staff could not access the plant. In addition, CT Lawn and Landscape’s equipment broke up much of the curbing at the plant. A written fax confirming the verbal cancellation of contract will be sent to CT Lawn and Landscape.
Mr. Gervais reported the pump station is not easily accessible due to snow piles. Mr. Regan will check with the Highway Department Supervisor to determine whether the Town’s equipment or private contractors are creating the mounds of snow blocking access to the pump station. It is important that there be access to the pump station.
Mrs. Moisio arrived, 8:11 pm
UPDATE ON GLDC/GSTD
Mr. Shaban has arranged a meeting with GSTD to discuss the issues related to the quit claim deed for the plant. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2011.
FINANCIAL STATUS AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES
The financial documents were reviewed. The cash balance on hand as of today is $149,229.23. Open invoices were reviewed.
Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the following invoices:
A T & T, inv. 2035447017, dated 2/9/11, $629.67
Aquarion, inv. 90036429 (meter readings), $6.88
Aquarion, inv. 90036430 (meter readings), $15.48
Aquarion, inv. 90017205, annual testing 2008, $250.00
Aquarion, inv. 90025469, annual testing 2009, $250.00
Aquarion, inv. 90034952, annual testing 2010, $275.00
Aquarion, inv. 90035136, repair, $360.00
CL&P, inv. 51524634029, for $2,295.81
CT Lawn & Landscape (snow removal) inv. 1036, dated 2/911, for $2,326.70 (noted that this is final payment and includes work through 1/27/11
Ace Deluca Hardware, dated 1/3/11, for $47.35
Ace Deluca Hardware, dated 1/31/11, for $16.99
Hocon gas, dated 2/5/11, for $8.95
Little Blue Construction (snow plowing), inv. 110215, for $1,300.00
Pullman & Comley, inv. 243593, dated 12/6/10, $1,220.00
Pullman & Comley, inv. 244301, dated 2/4/11, for $2,464.65
St. of CT Public Safety (boiler registration, inv. 37818, $160.00
TransCanada, inv. 344413, dated 2/3/11, $5,283.26
TransCanada, inv. 346169, dated 2/11/11, $4,759.72
Veolia Reimbursables, inv. 7015676, Sept/Oct 2010, $19,708.67, pending review by Mr. Regan
Veolia Reimbursables, inv. 399, Nov/Dec. 2010, $6,982.45, pending review by Mr. Regan
Veolia monthly for January, inv. 60, $24,353.69
Motion by Pattee, seconded by Robinson. Approved. Uanimous.
Clean Water Fund/Sewer Assessment Fund
Ms. Moisio is following up on the issue of payment of the WPCC portion of the Clean Water Loan. She has been in contact with USBank and the State of Connecticut regarding the prepayment of the WPCC portion of the loan. The logistics of making the payment are being worked on. Ms. Moisio will have further information at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:19 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary`
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