RECEIVED NOVEMBER 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
November 19, 2008
Present: J. Shaban, P. Moisio, D. Robinson, R. Regan
Also present: A. Nosal, R. Gervais & M. Gallegos (Veolia Water) and four members of the public
Mr. Shaban called the meeting to order at 8:10 pm in the office of the Georgetown Wastewater Treatment facility. Those present toured the facility prior to the start of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the WPCC accept the minutes of the October 15, 2008 meeting as corrected. Robinson, Moisio. Approved, Unanimous.
Correction: D. Stroetzel was not present for the meeting.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais provided a written report:
1. Problem with pneumatic valve, Nickerson has been informed and has ordered a replacement.
2. Influent and effluent numbers look good, and are within permit requirements.
3. Average flow for the month was 53,100gpd compared with 50,000 gpd last month.
4. Maintenance, a Jobs Plus program is being used to schedule and track maintenance.
5. Light covers have been ordered, but delivery has been delayed. They will be installed as soon as they arrive.
6. CT DEP inspector commented on influent sampler and asked for a modification, cost is $600.00. He also asked for a modification of the alum enclosure. The alum enclosure was a topic of discussion several months ago. Mr. Shaban will asked GLDC and Tighe & Bond to review the alum enclosure.
7. Hand held gas meter: Cost of the meter, a spare meter and calibration kit is $1,983.75. Commission members questioned whether this item should have been on the plant specification list. Veolia will provide the specs for the equipment and the WPCC will order the equipment.
8. Blowers: Veolia recommended an annual service contract that includes two inspections at a cost of $6,000/year. Commission members discussed the need for the servicing and Mr. Gervais reported it is good to have them serviced two times each year as a preventative measure. Veolia will provide two more proposals for the service and the WPCC will make a decision at the next meeting.
9. Purchase: Ms. Gallegos suggested a dollar amount guideline for expenditures for the plant. Commission members felt that small expenditures should proceed without notification, but items over $500 should require the purchase order process.
Motion: move that the WPCC approve discretionary spending for unbudgeted items by Veolia up to $500.00 without prior approval, and anything above $500.00 requires a purchase order, except in the event of an emergency. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
10. Plant permit: the State is on hold for permits while the phosphorus issues are resolved. The Commission agreed that the permit level should be increased to 262,000 gpd and that any paperwork or reports that are needed should be collected now. Mr. Gervais will check on what needs to be done to make the change.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GLDC is before the Zoning Commission with minor adjustments to the plan. GLDC has also approached the town for participation in the State Incremental Tax Financing. A decision on the funding issue is expected soon. The program would cover the cost of remediation for the contaminated road.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW PLANT
The open issues of noise and odor need to be resolved. Mr. Shaban will follow up on this issue. Mr. Fletcher continues to hear noise from the plant. Odors are present, as observed during the plant tour. Discussion centered on putting a lid on the splitter box to solve the odor problem. Further review is needed.
MEADOW RIDGE LIFE CARE REPORT
No new information. Mrs. Moisio and Ms. Nosal have scheduled a meeting next week to discuss and resolve the usage reporting numbers.
REVIEW OF USAGE FOR GEORGETOWN AREA
No new information.
UPDATE ON GREASE TRAP ISSUES
Ms. Nosal suggested a reminder letter be sent to the restaurants reminding them that the pump receipts are due.
MEETING SCHEDULE 2009
The dates for the meetings in 2009 were approved. The Commission will continue to meet on the third Wednesday of the month, at 7:30 pm, and in the Town Office Building Hearing Room, unless otherwise noticed.
WPCC REGULATIONS
The revised draft of regulations was circulated for review. Mr. Shaban will incorporated the new FOG regulations in the draft and ask the Town Attorney, Michael Lavelle, to review the document.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marilyn Sloper expressed her concern about the increase in the Sewer Assessment as a result of the renovations/improvements made to the property at 2 North Main Street.
The owner of 7 Main Street and Ralph Bosch were also present for the same reason.
Discussion followed on the difference between the Usage Charge and the Sewer Assessment. When a property is improved or renovated to an extent of 25% or greater than the original assessment schedule, the added assessed value will have an additional assessed valuation multiplied by 3.98%. Discussion followed. Commission members listened to the issues and no conclusion was reached. The Commission will re-examine the issue at the next meeting.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATUS AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES
The financial documents were reviewed. The following invoices were approved.
1. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of Veolia invoice #7011597 for $3,494.48, subject to review & adjustment by Mr. Regan. Robinson. Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
2. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the balance on Veolia invoice # 7011275, of $2287.85 plus 15%. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
3. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of Veolia invoice #7011639 for $23,468.50 for monthly (October) services. Robinson, Shaban. Approved. Unanimous.
4. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the AT&T invoice 2035447017567 for $350.32 dated October 9, 2008 and $347.75 dated November 9, 2008. Robinson, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
5. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the CL&P invoice dated 11/508 for $1925.21. Robinson, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
6. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of the Hocon Gas invoice dated 10/31/2008 for $558.73. Robinson, Shaban. Approved. Unanimous.
7. Motion: move that the WPCC approve payment of an invoice from DeLuca’s Hardware 10/31/08 for $114.39. Robinson, Shaban. Approved. Unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Shaban received notification from the Planning Commission that Tom Flagg would be their representative on the WPCC. Mr. Flagg could not be at the meeting tonight due to a previously schedule Public Hearing for the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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