RECEIVED MARCH 22, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
March 17, 2010
Present: J. Shaban, D. Pattee, D. Robinson, T. Eubanks, T. Flagg, R. Regan, P. Moisio
Also present: A. Nosal, R. Gervais (Veolia Water), D. Heller (GSTD)
Mr. Shaban called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the February 17, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Moisio, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
AGENDA CHANGE
Motion: move to change the agenda to consider the Payment of Invoices as the next item. Moisio, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
PAYMENT OF INVOICES
Ms. Nosal presented the listing of open invoices totaling $79,988.39. The current balance in the checkbook is $8,802.06. Mrs. Moisio noted that another quarterly billing will go in the mail on April 1, 2010 and will generate revenue. Dan Heller of GSTD was present and added that the recent transaction regarding the sale of GLDC has provided some cash. A payment to the WPCC of $50,000 was approved and is expected within the next two weeks. He anticipates another payment of $50,000 shortly after that. In preparation for the closing of the sale on June 1, 2010, all the outstanding debt is expected to be paid.
Motion: move to table payment of all invoices until a special meeting is scheduled early in April. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais provided a written monthly report and reviewed the contents with the Commission.
1. Pump station, Mr. Gervais recapped the pump problem at the pump station. The pump was frozen due to a build up of “rags” and a piece of metal. That pump is being rebuilt at a cost of $780. The replacement, a rebuilt pump on hand, was installed by Veolia.
2. Kaeser performed routing maintenance on the compressor.
3. Screen Control: the screen #2 control was plugged with a sealant installation. Nickerson was notified and did not return calls. Chris Lynch (GLDC) was notified and correction has been completed.
4. Average flow for the month was 56,500 gallons/day.
5. Veolia staff conducted a safety inspection and Mr. Gervais is in the process of completing an internal audit.
LINE WALK: Mr. Shaban suggested scheduling a walk of the entire collection line. Mr. Gervais will consult his schedule and set up a time.
SPECIAL MEETING: April 7, 2010 was set for a special meeting to consider the payment of open invoices
REGULAR MEETING: The April 21, 2010 meeting was moved to April 28, 2010 due to the school vacation week which creates a quorum issue.
MEDIATION MEETING: The meeting with GSTD to discuss the delta payments is scheduled for March 23, 2010 at the plant, beginning with a tour of the facility at 9:00 am and meeting at 10:00 am.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN PROJECT
Dan Heller restated the agreement reached for the purchase of GLDC and the approval of payment of $50,000 to the WPCC within the next two weeks. GSTD anticipates settling all back payments prior to the sale closing on June 1, 2010. The Commission commented that this might not be sufficient due to the low balance, and was hopeful that it could avoid having to go back to the Board of Finance for emergency funding.
Mr. Heller related that Mr. Penn asked about the release of lien. Mr. Shaban responded that the notice of lien rights is~essentially a notice of our existing rights under the construction agreement and CGS~Chapter 103.~ Clearly the WPCC is not willing to release our contractual rights, and I'm not sure we could release our statutory rights even if we wanted to. Mr. Shaban was confident that an estoppel certificate could be provided that would be satisfactory to the financial transaction.
Mr. Heller added that Mr. Penn also specified the desire to have the plant maintenance contract agreement be bid out to get the best price possible. Mr. Shaban reminded all present that the Commission confirmed that the current contract was very competitive at the time of its negotiations, and again invited GSTD to explore and submit any quotes or proposals concerning a more competitive contractor for the Commission’s review.
AGENDA ADDITION
Motion: move to add an executive session for a discussion of the upcoming mediation. Shaban, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting recessed to executive session at 8:33 pm. Mr. Gervais and Mrs. Maday were invited to be present.
FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial status was discussed when the invoices were reviewed earlier in the meeting. Mr. Regan provided a draft budget proposal for 2010-2011 for consideration. No action was taken on the budget.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened in public session at 9:20 pm
UPDATE ON WPCC REGULATIONS
Mr. Pattee offered to review the current revision of the Regulations.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Flagg reported on the Planning Commission’s discussions regarding the building line change for Main Street in Georgetown and the available capacity at the treatment plant. He stated that First Selectman Ketcham will appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to determine the potential build-out of the Georgetown Main Street area taking into consideration water and sewer limitations.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:35 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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