REGULAR MEETING[Marker]
March 1, 2006
Present: G. Konow, D. Pattee, R. Regan, P. Moisio, J. Campbell, J. Shaban
Also present: Bozza & St. Amand(Veolia), six representatives of GLDC, and Brett Muccino and Jonathan Erickson(Meadow Ridge)
Mr. Konow called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission accept the minutes of the February 1, 2006 as corrected. Stroetzel, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
Corrections: correct Brett Muccino’s name in several places; page 1, paragraph 2 under Veolia report, line 2, change lager to larger; page 3, under Grit removal, the last two sentences should read, “ He asked that a system that could be accommodated in the future be shown in the plan. Tighe & Bond is preparing the required paperwork, and will re-issue the two drawings for WPCC & DEP review.”
VEOLIA REPORT
Mr. Bozza introduced Michael St. Amand who will be assisting at the plant. Mr. Bozza provided his monthly report for review. He noted that the failed pumps have been evaluated, can and will be refurbished to serve as back up pumps. These pumps will not be needed with for the new plant.
REPORT ON MEADOW RIDGE ISSUES
Brett Muccino provided a written report regarding the recent problems with the sewage grinder system. The report included a letter from Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. regarding the sewage grinder and design application. The 3-phase generator is on order and will be installed when delivered, approximately April 1. The sewer line had been videos and he will make a copy available for review. Copies of the invoices for grease trap service was included, and a copy of a memo from the Meadow Ridge management to the residents.
Discussion on the grinder and its ability to pulverize material followed. Mr. Konow and Mr. Campbell will meet with Mr. Muccino to review the operation.
Mr. Erickson, Executive Director, stated that all the residential units have kitchen sinks equipped with garbage disposals. Mr. Pattee pointed out that garbage disposals are not permitted by regulation.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
A. Access to plant/right of way: Mr. Gibbons provided a draft Letter of Intent for the Accessway. Mark Klein, Brody, Wilkinson & Ober, reviewed the document with the Commission. Town Attorney Michael Lavelle has reviewed the agreement and recommended acceptance by the WPCC. The intent is to keep the gate closed and locked. Veolia will be provided with a key, but must lock the gate when leaving the area.
Mr. Konow is working on improving the plant’s correct easement driveway. Currently the driveway is not in serviceable condition.
Mr. Gibbons reported CL&P is re-working their plan to be sure that their equipment will be appropriately positioned.
Following a long discussion, a motion was brought forward to accept the Letter of Intent.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorize George Konow to finalize and sign the Letter of Intent/Driveway Access substantially as submitted March 1, 2006. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. 6-0-1. Mr. Regan abstained.
B. Sewer Service Agreement Letter: the letter was reviewed. Mr. Konow objected to the inclusion of wording regarding the penalty for use of over 12,500gpd for a 10-day average daily flow. He felt that the penalty should begin immediately when the 12,500 gpd is exceeded.
In addition, Mr. Konow recommended elimination of the “rebate” for capacity not used. He offered a motion.
Motion: That the Sewer Service Agreement be amended to delete any reference to a rebate as found in Section 4.1b of the agreement. Konow, Campbell.
Discussion followed. Several members of the Commission felt that the rebate was included to be fair and to change the basis at this point would require complete re-evaluation of the terms.
Vote on motion: 2-7. Voting for: Konow, Campbell; voting against: Pattee, Moisio, Regan, Shaban, Stroetzel. Motion failed.
The issue of repairs and failures of equipment as a result of construction conditions and activity was discussed. The agreement includes consideration of extraordinary repairs and expenses.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorize George Konow to finalize and sign the Sewer Service Agreement as substantially presented on March 1, 2006. Shaban, Pattee. Approved. 6-0-1 Mr. Regan abstained.
C. Construction Agreement: Mr. Campbell submitted an amendment for inclusion regarding noise and odor testing. GLDC will discuss the issue of noise and odor testing with their engineers.
Discussion of the agreement followed. Mr. Konow will discuss open issues with Attorney Lavelle. No action was taken.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial reports for February were not available.
ADJOURNMENT
The chair adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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