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REGULAR MEETING
November 1, 2006
Present: R. Regan, P. Moisio, J. Campbell, D. Pattee, J. Shaban, D. Stroetzel
Also present: Bozza & St Amand (Veolia), Soler, Javello & Gibbons (GLDC), Valinski (Tighe & Bond), Muccino & Walton (Meadow Ridge)
Acting Chair Regan called the regular meeting to order at 7:35 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission accept the minutes of the October 4, 2006 as amended. Moisio Campbell. Approved Unanimous.
Correction: Mr. Valinski was not present, Mr. Hoey represented Tighe & Bond, comments on page 2 with Mr. Valinski’s name should be changed to Mr. Hoey; page 2, last paragraph, last sentence, should be “Mr. Campbell noted that the Commission needs this information to plan for the increased manpower to operate the plant.”;. page 3, last paragraph, change Veolia to Aquarion.
VEOLIA REPORT
Mr. Bozza submitted a written report and reported on the following:
1. High influent flow: Mr. Bozza noted that the average flow increased to 52,820 GPD during October with high BOD & TSS numbers. The discharge water quality has been excellent. The collection system is getting a large amount of materials, wastes, biological materials, etc.
2. Pump Station: another pump failed, showing signs of severe impeller wear and it was clogged with debris.
3. Plant: standard maintenance was preformed, a level float failed and blower # failed. Mr. Bozza noted that some of the equipment is showing signs of aging.
4. DEP classification: DEP issued a Class IV classification for the new treatment facility. This mandates a Class IV operator, a Class III operator and a maintenance person managing the plant in a daytime single shift. The Class IV and Class III operators will have computers available to monitor the SCADA system when they are offsite.
5. Doppler flow meter: this was installed at the pump station and flows were monitored from October 11 to October 31. The average flow to the pump station during that time was 28,560 GPD. During that same time period, flow to the plant averaged 52,829 GPD. The difference is the amount of flow from the Meadow Ridge facility.
6. Sampler/testing: Mr. Bozza will begin a process of sampling the flows and testing to determine what is coming in from various sections of the system. He indicated the lab testing fees could be expensive. The Commission agreed that he should proceed with the testing, and if the results are not worth the expense, it could be discontinued or limited.
Mr. Campbell reported he and Health Officer Doug Hartline inspected all the grease traps in Georgetown. All were approved with the exception of those at the Georgetown Saloon and Rancho Allegre. Both of these grease traps were clogged and likely not attended to in six months. The condition was made know to the owners of the property. Mr. Campbell recommended that a “warning” letter be sent to the two property owners and a fine be imposed if action is not taken to correct the situation.
Under new federal regulations, referred to as FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease), the Commission & Health Officer have the authority to enforce the regulations, inspect, require maintenance & receipts of maintenance, and levy fines, including the revocation of a license to operate.
Motion: move that, due to the recent inspection and condition of grease traps servicing the Georgetown Saloon and Rancho Allegre restaurants, the WPCC requires monthly pumping of the grease traps at those two locations and that receipts of those pumpings be forwarded to the Tax Collector, Patricia Moisio and to the Health Officer, Doug Hartline at Town Hall, until further notice is given. Failure to comply will result in fines that the WPCC is empowered to levy. Regan, Campbell. Approved. Unanimous.
Mr. Campbell will draft a letter to be sent to the two restaurants with this information and requirements.
Commission members discussed the amount of debris and material found in the collection system. Mr. Regan will prepare a letter to be sent to all users of the system with information on the current conditions and outlining what should not be put into the system. A separate mailing will be prepared. Mr. Bozza is hopeful that the sampler will be of assistance in pinpointing the source of some of the material.
REPORT ON MEADOW RIDGE ISSUES
Mr. Muccino, reported the generator is up and running, and the engineering plan for the screen installation is moving forward. Mr. Pattee requested that a copy of the engineering plan be forwarded to the WPCC.
A meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2006 with Patricia Moisio and representatives of Meadow Ridge, Aquarion Water, and Veolia Water, for a discussion of water usage.
Mr. Regan also noted that some invoices for the Spring 2006 water incident had not been forwarded to Meadow Ridge as yet. All the information, including the necessary backup information, will be provided to Meadow Ridge representatives at the November 2 meeting. The invoices represent about $23,000 for services incurred with the incident.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
a. Methanol versus ethanol use in Phase 3 plant: the current GLDC plan calls for the use of ethanol in the new plant. Mr. Valinski added that the plant is actually designed to use either product. Methanol is less expensive than ethanol, but less ethanol than methanol is used in the process. The plan specifies ethanol because of a DEP preference for ethanol, but is in agreement that either product could be used. Mr. Bozza reported that Veolia’s analysis indicates there will be a 70% increase in demand for ethanol in the U.S. driving the cost upward, and that methanol is less volatile than ethanol. Summary: the plant is designed for and can operate with either methanol or ethanol, and the choice of product will be economically driven.
b. Trailer on site: Mr. Bozza and Mr. St.Amand requested that the operating office and lab facilities be relocated to a trailer to be placed on site. The construction in currently occupied spaces and adjacent spaces has resulted in a lack of efficient working area and a lot of dust on equipment. A resident of Redding has a construction trailer that he is willing to make available to the Town at no cost. This option will be explored.
c. Phase 3 construction issues: Mr. Bozza reported Nickerson has approached him about taking one of the SBR’s out of service as early as February. Mr. Valinski reported this work is being coordinated through the construction schedule and will not happen until April or May.
d. treated washwater discharge from decontamination of building: Mr. Javello reported that much less water is being used than anticipated. The plan currently has the water being “drummed” and trucked off site.
Mr. Regan asked if Mr. Hoey had provided any information from Zenon regarding the use of garbage grinders by users of the system. Mr. Valinski was not aware of any information, but will follow up with Mr. Hoey.
WPCC REGULATIONS
A draft of the WPCC regulations was distributed for review. Mr. Shaban cleaned up some of the language and included some additional information.
The issue of garbage grinders was discussed. Section 5.4 (c) of the current WPCC Regulations prohibits the use of garbage grinders. Mr. Pattee expressed a concern for the biological loading, hydraulic loading and suspended loading of the treatment facility. He would like to see any installed garbage grinders removed and any planned installation of garbage grinders current or future construction be eliminated. He requested that the Building Inspector and Health Officer be given copies of the Regulations with Section 5.4 (c) noted. Commission members were in agreement that the prohibition of garbage grinders continues, until when and if such information is provided that their use will not impact the wastewater treatment facility.
Mr. Walton, representing Meadow Ridge, asked Mr. Regan to forward that information to David Reis, Managing Owner.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial reports were reviewed. Mrs. Moisio noted that a collection of usage and assessment fees was going well. She is following up on new/renovated construction with the Assessor.
MEETING DATES FOR 2007
The list of meeting dates for 2007 was reviewed and accepted. The Commission will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, with the exception of July when the meeting will be the second Wednesday due to the holiday. The meetings are scheduled for 7:30 pm in the Town Office Building.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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