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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 6, 2008
Present: R. Regan, P. Moisio, D. Pattee, D. Robinson, J. Shaban, D. Stroetzel
Also present: Penn(GLDC), Valinski(Tighe & Bond) and six members of the public
Mr. Shaban called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 pm in the Hearing Room of the Town Office Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission accept the minutes of January 2, 2008 as corrected. Pattee, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
Correction: a $ was missing from the first invoice approved on page 3.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Bozza was not present but submitted a written report. Issues with the new Zenon continue to be resolved. The newest issue is solids and floatables that are getting past the screens and entering the membrane pits. This item is being addressed as it will affect the membrane warranty. Another issue with the phones/alarm system is being addressed by the GLDC and the contractors.
UPDATE FROM MEADOW RIDGE FACILITY
Mr. Muccino was present. He submitted information Aquarion Water stating that the water meters are changed and tested every four years. Three meters are due for change out in 2009 and two are due in 2011. Mr. Muccino also submitted his meter readings for the period of December 27, 2007 through January 27, 2008. Currently, 59 of the 120 units in the new Maple building are occupied. An additional seven garbage disposals were removed as part of the unit renovation program. The outtake screen continues to be checked every day, and the teeth of the grinder will be changed out on a yearly basis.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT &
DISCUSSION OF GEORGETOWN SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT & OPEN INVOICES FOR SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE NEW TREATMENT FACILITY
Mr. Penn reported work in the infrastructure is slated to begin in April, including road work on North Main, Bennett Street, Miller Street, the sewer collection system and the pump station. All work has been construction designed work and the bid process for the work will begin shortly. It is anticipated that this work could be completed mid to late summer. At the time of completion, the vertical developers will begin work. GLDC is still waiting for the Aquarion diversion permit (expected next week).
Mr. Penn reported that two additional change orders have been approved by GSTD: the sludge tanker removal at $3,784.20 and the second computer work station, $4,692.00. Work is underway on the punchlist for the Nickerson work. When complete, the phosphorous treatment facility will begin. The awning (cost being shared by GSTD & WPCC) has been approved. The Redding portion of the cost will be invoiced separately. Mr. Penn requested additional information/documentation on the rental of the work trailer, the monthly cost is known, but the number of months of rental was not provided.
Mediation: Mr. Shaban reported the only remaining items subject to mediation are the supervision/oversight charges of Veolia. A letter to Mr. McDonnell of WMC and all backup material on invoices was prepared. A copy was given to Mr. Penn. Mr. McDonnell will visit the site and tour the plant. Mr. Shaban noted that he anticipates completion of the mediation process by the end of February.
Lights at plant: Mr. Pattee commented that the motion sensor lights seem to be working. Neighbor, Mr. Pilato was asked if he had any comment regarding the lights. He had no comment.
Operation costs: The operating costs of the new plant must be analyzed to determine the delta that will be borne by GSTD. GSTD agreed to assume the differential between the costs to operating the Phase 2 plant and the Phase 3 plant during the development phase when the GLDC project is not generating flows.
DISCUSSION & ACTION ON CHANGE OF USE
1. 4 Old Mill Road: the application has changed somewhat but does not affect flows or WPCC approval.
2. 3 Main Street: Ms. Eleni Markopoulou submitted a request for a change in use. She is proposing a beauty salon for the property, Calise building previously occupied by the Redding Pilot. She plants two sinks and two work stations. The existing building has a bathroom facility in the basement. The estimate of flows for the facility would 200 gpd for each sink. 85 gpd was previously allotted for the property; this would be an additional 400 gpd. Commission members discussed the need for water consumption in general. They stressed the importance of low flow fixtures and recommended that Ms. Markopoulou seek low flow fixtures and replace the existing bathroom fixtures with low flow fixtures. The issue of chemicals or other material used was also discussed.
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission approve the request to establish a beauty salon at 3 Main Street (Calise building), with the condition that the existing plumbing fixtures are converted to low flow fixtures and any new fixtures be low flow fixtures, for 400 gallons per day of water, and that the applicant is aware of and abides by the regulations & guidelines set forth by the Health officer. Moisio, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
3. 58-60 Redding Road: Elio Cavicchia submitted a preliminary proposal for a new building between the existing building (real estate office) and the liquor store. The proposal is for a 30’ x 70” structure to be used as a restaurant with possibly 70 seats. The proposed restaurant would be open for lunch and dinner with a small bar. The DEP estimate for 70 seats is 2100, but he believes 1200 to 1500 is more realistic given the new technology for dishwashers and low flow fixtures. No action was taken by the WPCC. Mr. Cavicchia was asked to bring more specific information to the next meeting.
Review of the Change in Usage Chart will be a monthly agenda item.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AND INVOICE APPROVAL
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission ratify two invoices approved by Mr. Regan:
CL&P, December 5 2007 to January 7, 2008, for $1,561.84
Transcanada, November 2, 2007 to December 5, 2007, Inv 141698 for $4,638.02.
Stroetzel, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: That the Water Pollution Control Commission approve payment of the following invoices:
Transcanada, December 5, 2007 to January 7, 2008, Inv. 145629 for $5,405.25
Veolia, monthly reimbursables for December 2007, Inv. 7010085 for $4,824.65
Moisio, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
One additional invoice, #7010041 for Veolia services for December 2007 for $5,913.45 was not approved. The Commission will determine what portion of the bill is to be allocated to GSTD prior to approval and payment.
The financial reports were available for review and discussion followed. Mr. Robinson submitted a report on his examination of the system used for processing accounts payables for the WPCC and submitted a written report with recommendations. The report will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting. The budget for fiscal 2008-2009 is due at this time. Mrs. Moisio, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Regan will work on a proposed budget.
OTHER BUSINESS
Amendment 3 to the Agreement for Operation, Maintenance and Management Services between the Town of Redding, CT and Veolia Water North America Operating Service, LLC: The document had been finalized and was officially signed by Mr. Shaban for the WPCC.
Mr. Pattee reported he spoke with Health Officer Doug Hartline regarding the grease trap pumpings for the restaurants in Georgetown. Mr. Pattee reviewed the most recent report from Mr. Hartline and stressed the importance of monthly pumping of the restaurants with grease trap issues. When the issues have been resolved, the frequency of the pumpings can be altered. Mr. Shaban will prepare a letter to be sent to all the restaurant facilities before the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:05 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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