RECEIVED OCTOBER 23, 2009 @ 12:06 P.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
October 21, 2009
Present: J. Shaban(8:00) D. Pattee, D. Robinson, P. Moisio, T. Flagg, R. Regan
Also present: A. Nosal, R. Gervais (Veolia Water)
Mr. Regan called the meeting to order at 7:50 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the September 16, 2009 meeting be accepted as corrected. Pattee, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
Correction: Ms. Nosal was not present for the meeting.
Mr. Shaban arrived at 8:00 pm, during the Veolia Report. He continued to chair the meeting
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais provided a written monthly report and reviewed the contents with the Commission.
- Average flow was 58,900 gal/day
2. Pump Station: there was another problem with the pump station since the beginning of October. This problem was attributed to an electrical issue, with a surge in power. This is being monitored.
3. Downsizing: Veolia engineers have recommended a cutback in some of the chemicals being used. Mr. Gervais reported the plant is functioning well and the reduction should have no impact on function, but will reduce expenditures.
4. Outside source septage: Mr. Gervais explored the concept of taking in septage from outside sources and reported the costs to enable the plant to do this would probably not be recouped in revenue.
5. Construction-related repairs/expenses: Mr. Gervais has supplied Ms. Nosal data on the problems/repairs incurred related to construction of the new plant. Ms. Nosal is in the process of assembling the cost information. When complete, the report will be forwarded to GLDC.
Mr. Shaban reported on his conversations with the State DEP representative, Craig Mataski, regarding the high operating costs of the plant, and they are willing to help as much as possible but will not consider a reduction in the permit level. They will allow the plant to operate with a Class IV and a Class II operators.
Mr. Pattee reported on his conversation with Steve McDonnell of WMC, and he is willing to explore the potential reengineering of the plant to make it into something simpler to operate. He has worked extensively with Applied Water Management in Massachusetts who have designed, built and operated other small Zenon plants. They would like to discuss the problems and staffing to see if they could be of help. Mr. Shaban appointed Mr. Pattee to head a subcommittee to arrange a meeting with Mr. McDonnell and representatives of Applied Water Management. In addition to Mr. Pattee, Mr. Shaban and Mr. Regan will serve on the subcommittee, with Mr. Flagg as an alternate. Mr. Pattee will arrange for a meeting as soon as possible.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN PROJECT
Attorney Gibbons sent an email for discussion at the meeting. He stated that GLDC would not be in favor of temporarily reconfiguring to a simpler Phase 2 type operation. They are working on a funding plan that should be able to provide funds to bring them current with the past due Delta payments in the next few weeks, and certainly by the November meeting. Regarding operating costs, Mr. Gibbons stated that GLDC is in the process of hiring Tighe & Bond to work on the potential reclassification of the plant for the State DEP, as well as to determine what needs to be done to transfer ownership of the plant to the Town of Redding. The Certificate of Occupancy and “as-built” survey are needed.
DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT EXPANSION
No discussion.
GREASE TRAP INSPECTION REPORT
Health Office, Doug Hartline, submitted a written report of inspections on September 23, 2009. At that time, three establishments exceeded the grease limit and were asked to pump. All have since pumped the grease traps. Ms. Nosal added that receipts have been received from 2 of the 3 and she will follow up to get the third receipt.
STATUS OF OPEN INVOICE RE REDDING WOODS
Mr. Shaban will discuss the issue further with Mr. Kiani of Veolia in an attempt to negotiate or dismiss the fee as most of the repair oversight and payment of invoice was performed by the property manager.
UPDATE ON WPCC REGULATIONS
This item was tabled.
FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial documentation was reviewed.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorizes payment of the following invoices:
Hocon Gas Inc., dated 10/2/09, $355.92
Hocon Gas Inc., dated 10/19/09, $296.19
DeLuca’s Hardware, dated 9/30/09, $234.69
Quality Data Service Inc., #2009233, dated 10/8/09, $70.39
CL&P, dated 10/9/09, $2,062.22
AT&T, dated 10/9/09, $330.25
TransCanada, dated 10/14/09, $4,723.27
Motion by Shaban, seconded by Moisio. Approved Unanimous.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorizes payment of Veolia invoice 7013051, for June 2009 Reimbursables, $18,059.93. Robinson, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to table Veolia invoice for July 2009 Reimbursables to the next meeting. Regan, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorizes payment of Veolia invoice 7013249, for monthly service fee for September, $$24,475.30. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorizes payment of Veolia invoice 7013381 for August 2009 Reimbursables, $13,082.15, subject to completion of review by Mr. Regan. Moisio, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
Motion: move to table Veolia invoice for October monthly services and September Reimbursables to the next meeting. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Nosal reported on the following:
1. Snowplowing: she has requested a bid from the vendor used last year.
2. Assessments: the majority of the users on the system have made payment of 59% of their assessments. Some have paid more than the 59% and will need refunds at some point. Collection of assessment fees should continue for those who have not reached the 59% point, including the Redding Woods properties. A letter will be drafted to be sent to the users explaining the assessment payments.
3. Phone system: the installation of the phone system is complete. Mr. LeBlanc of LeBlanc Communications can disconnect the third line if a firewall is installed. The estimate for the firewall is $445, with an annual renewal of $130 after the first year. The WPCC authorized Ms. Nosal to direct Mr. LeBlanc to install the firewall and have the third line disconnected. The savings will be more than the cost of the firewall.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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