RECEIVED JUNE 21, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
June 16, 2010
Present: J. Shaban, D. Pattee, D. Robinson, T. Eubanks, T. Flagg, P. Moisio, R. Regan
Also present: R. Gervais (Veolia Water)
Mr. Shaban called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the May 19 meeting be accepted as corrected. Robinson, Eubanks. Approved. Unanimous.
Correction: Rich Regan was present for the meeting; the CL&P invoice approved for payment should be $1,811.34.
Motion: move that the minutes of the Line Walk on June 7, 2010 be accepted as submitted. Pattee, Eubanks. Approved. 5-0-2. Moisio and Regan abstained.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais highlighted his written report.
May activity
- Influent pump #1 faulted out. The check valve was plugged and the impeller bound with rags. The problem was cleared; the pump was sent for inspection, cost $285.
- Power outage on 5/8/10, generator ran for 3 ½ hours.
- Switched to UV Bank #2, maintenance was performed on UV Bank #1
- New hard drives for the SCADA system were installed.
- Flow for month of may, 59,000 gal/day
June activity:
- Mixer failure in tank #2, this is being evaluated by Danbury Electrical
- Noise complaint from unidentified person, noise on 6/12/10 at 8:30 pm. Mr. Gervais checked the log and found there was a power issue about that time. The power surge would have caused the blower to turn off and then restart. This may have been the noise causing the complaint.
- Replacement costs: Mr. Gervais reported his boss is working on estimates for the cost of replacement equipment. The Commission requested that information which would be helpful for the establishment of a capital reserve fund for future replacement of parts/systems.
Line Walk, June 7, 2010: The group found the walk interesting and beneficial.
They found that the manhole covers on the Meadow Ridge line did not have “O” rings. While these would not prevent water entering the system, they would help to contain odors. One specific manhole was particularly odorous. Mr. Shaban will contact Meadow Ridge regarding the installation of the needed “O” rings. In addition, they were unable to find the screen(s) that were installed prior to the grinder. There was a screen installed before the grinder to eliminate large items from entering the grinder area. At the time of installation, the Commission was told that the screens were inspected and cleared every day. The current maintenance man was unaware of the location of the screens, so it is doubtful that the inspection and clearing has been done. Mr. Shaban will
ask Meadow Ridge to check on this also.
It was also noted that there are two drains in the plant parking lot, both drain into the system. This is likely to be the cause of periodic (weather related) increases in flow.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN PROJECT
No information was available as to the date of the sale closing. No funds were received from GSTD.
AGENDA ADDITION/EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: move that the WPCC recess to Executive Session for a discussion of strategy and negotiations regarding pending claims. Shaban, Regan. Approved. Unanimous.
The meeting recessed at 7:58 pm. Mr. Gervais and Mrs. Maday were invited to be present.
RECONVENE
The Chair reconvened the meeting at 8:20 pm
Mr. Shaban summarized the Commission’s available options should action on the Georgetown Project take longer than anticipated.
1. Check informally with the DEP regarding a reduction in manpower, given the amount of flow being processed at the plant.
2. Request an evaluation by an engineer on the possibility and cost of changing the plant back to a SBR system.
3. Collection of septage from outside sources: the estimate to convert the plant to receive septage was $100,000, and the traffic in/out of the plant would create noise and odor problems in the area.
4. Request assistance from the Town via the Board of Finance
Mr. Shaban will address the current financial situation with the Board of Finance at their meeting on June 28, 2010.
Mr. Gervais was asked to contact Tighe & Bond regarding the possibility & cost of reconfiguring the plant to a SBR system.
UPDATE ON WPCC REGULATIONS
Mr. Pattee has a clean copy of the regulations for review. There are a number of points within the document that need clarification or answers. Copies of the document will be emailed to Commission members for review. The questions/comments will be addressed at the next meeting.
FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial documentation was reviewed. Currently the cash balance in the WPCC account is $11,953.40. Open invoices totaled $65,687.86
Discussion of which of the open invoices should be paid followed. The Commission members were in agreement that the utility costs needed to be paid first.
Another usage billing will go out on July 1, 2010. This will generate some income. The current amount owed by GSTD is about $290,000.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorize payment of the following invoices:
- CL&P, May invoice, 6/8/10, $1,925.17
- AT&T, 5/9/10, $280.20
- Deluca’s Hardware, 5/30/10, $134.84
Motion by Shaban, seconded by Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
The invoice from Transcanada was not available. When the invoice is received, that invoice will approved by email vote of commission members.
Invoices deferred included:
- Veolia May monthly services, $23,984.10
- Veolia April reimbursable costs, $8,570.63
- Veolia May reimbursable costs, 4,226.32
- Veolia June monthly services, $23,984.10
- CT DEP permit fee, $1,722.50
- Pullman & Comley, $860.00
BUDGET 2010-2011
Mr. Regan provided a draft of the budget for fiscal 2010-2011. Discussion followed. Mr. Regan will make some changes as discussed and the budget will be available for review at the next meeting.
USAGE AND CHANGES IN USAGE CHART
Ms. Nosal provided an updated chart showing each property, the usage and the permits approved for changes in usage.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:15 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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