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REGULAR MEETING
September 6, 2006
Present: R. Regan, P. Moisio, J. Campbell, D. Stroetzel, J. Shaban (7:50 pm)
Also present: Bozza & St Amand(Veolia), Javello & Gibbons (GLDC), Muccino & Walton(Meadow Ridge)
Acting Chair Regan called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission accept the minutes of the July 5, 2006 as submitted. Regan, Campbell. Approved Unanimous.
VEOLIA REPORT
Mr. Bozza submitted a written report. He noted that the plant is functioning very well. Large quantities of solids were removed during the month of August. The BOD is heavy and TSS was high during the month. Mrs. Moisio would like the next billing mailing to include a reminder list of items that should not be used by those on the sewer system. Mr. Bozza will provide a list of chemicals/products for the mailing.
The sampler has been ordered, but is currently on back order.
Mr. Shaban arrived (7:50 pm)
Mr. Bozza reported a high number of alarms at the plant, i.e. 17 during the past two weeks. Some of the alarms are for power failures and some are false alarms, but all must be responded to. He added that the current contract calls for a specific number of call outs for alarms, beyond that number, each is billed separately.
Mr. Bozza added that the construction is going well. He recently met with Peter Valinski(Tighe & Bond) to review the Zenon submittals. Some of the submittals are for the less costly parts and Zenon is not cooperative in making changes to the submittals.
Contract: Mr. Bozza suggested the Commission begin work now on the new contract for servicing the new plant. He believes the planned new plant will be a 2 ½ to 3 man operation. In addition, plans should be make for the transition period. The Commission could consider a contract for manpower plus time & materials, or could opt for a contract with full coverage. Commission members discussed the preparation of the contract. A subcommittee of Mr. Regan, Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Moisio will begin work on a contract. They will meet with representatives of Veolia to gather information for specifications for a contract. Mr. Regan will consult with Town Attorney Lavelle regarding the need to bid the contract. Their first meeting was scheduled for September 21, 2006, time
to be determined.
WPCC REGULATIONS
Copies of the WPCC regulations were circulated for review. Mr. Shaban will review the document in detail and present a revised draft copy for review at the next meeting.
REPORT ON MEADOW RIDGE ISSUES
The issue of garbage grinders was discussed. The regulations specifically prohibit the use of garbage grinders. The Meadow Ridge Complex, phases 1 & 2, were built with the units equipped with garbage grinders, and the unit under construction will include the grinders.
The new director at Meadow Ridge, Dennis Walton, was present. He noted that the plans for the units included the grinders and those plans were approved by the Building Department.
A discussion of garbage grinders followed. Mr. Gibbons was asked to check with Tighe & Bond or Zenon on the use of garbage grinders with a sewage treatment facility as planned and request an opinion or recommendation as to their use. The regulations were prepared at a time when the sewer treatment facility was small, and the larger size of the facility might allow for the use of garbage grinders. Further information on the issue is needed before a decision and change in the regulations would be made. Mr. Regan will notify the owner Meadow Ridge, Davie Reiss, of the current prohibition of garbage grinders and that the WPCC is currently reviewing the situation.
The screen issue at Meadow Ridge has not been resolved. Their engineer provided recommendations which are currently being reviewed by Dennis Walton.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mr. Javello reported the construction is on schedule or a little better. The project has received the necessary approvals from the traffic commission and all the permits are in place.
INTRODUCTION OF TRAMMELL CROW RESIDENTIAL
Representatives of Trammell Crow Residential were not able to attend the meeting. They will be at a future meeting to introduce themselves and their plans for the planned residential units in the GLDC project.
DISCUSSION OF MILONE & MACBROOM REPORT ON EXISTING AND PROJECTED FLOWS
First Selectman Ketcham requested Milone & MacBroom to review the projected wastewater flow from the Georgetown area as a result of the change in zoning regulations & streetscape enhancements to Main Street. The report was prepared by Azalea Mitch, P.E. and submitted to Mrs. Ketcham in a memo dated August 4, 2006.
Mr. Campbell reviewed the report in detail an agreed with the conclusion that the Georgetown Wastewater Treatment Facility has the design capacity to treat the projected increase in flow from the Main Street and Old Mill Road development. The report noted that the finds is based on the current operating conditions and not on those projected for the new wastewater treatment process currently in the construction phase. The report also indicated that to accommodate the full build-out flow, modifications to the existing permit would be required.
The Commission members discussed the report and implications of the zoning change at length. They agreed that the Planning Commission should be advised that the wastewater treatment facility, both current and under construction, has a finite capacity, and that any change in use of the properties would require review by the WPCC to assess availability of sewer capacity.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial reports were not available.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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