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RECEIVED JULY 26, 2010 @ 9:00 A.M.
Kathleen H. Miserendino, Redding Asst. Town Clerk
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
July 21 2010
Present: J. Shaban, D. Pattee, D. Robinson, T. Flagg, P. Moisio, R. Regan
Also present: R. Gervais (Veolia Water) and two members of the public
Mr. Shaban called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the June 16, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Robinson, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais highlighted his written report.
June activity:
- Flow was 65,000 gpd.
- Membrane priming issues: problems require manual operation of the unit.
- Mixer problems, this is an ongoing operation to correct, current cost for rebuild is $903.
- Anoxic mixer was tested by Industrial Electric, although they were unable to disassemble for a thorough inspection. The other mixer has been pulled and installed in its place. The control is now suspect. The Traver repair unit was brought back to replace the temporary unit.
- Traver electrical specialists were on site for trouble shooting of the system and monitoring was conducted on the returned mixer. The unit is not performing as designed, but no clear reason was found. This may be a issue with the size of the motor, being too small for the system, or a wiring issue.
- Pump station: following the Georgetown Day celebration, there was a larger accumulation of grease at the pump station. Health Officer Hartline was present for the clean out of the pump station, and witnessed the collection of rags in the system. The rags, a fiber rectangular shape, are entering the pump station and clogging the system. Mr. Hartline checked with the auto service garage in the area, and they are not the source of the rags. Mr. Hartline recommended sending another letter to the users of the system, asking that they take care with what is entering the system, and check with their cleaning services on the issue. Mr. Shaban will prepare a letter to be sent to the users, citing the problem and costs incurred. If the problem continues, the operating costs passed on the users will need to be increased due to the increased
cost of repair.
July activity
- Fire Marshall Inspection: It was discovered that the alarm system in the lab was not connected to the fire department. This will be corrected. It was also discovered that the fire hydrant at the site has been blocked by the fencing that was erected by GLDC. Mr. Shaban will contact GLDC regarding the fencing, asking that a fence/entry for the fire hydrant be created immediately.
- Diesel fuel: Mr. Gervais will need an additional 600 gallons of diesel fuel for the generator. Mrs. Moisio will check with the Town on availability of diesel fuel to see if the cost is lower than the estimate that Mr. Gervais has.
- DEP Notice of Violation: this was related to reporting of silver & copper. Mr. Gervais noted that this was his error and the issue was addressed 7/14/10.
7 MAIN STREET, PEARL RESTAURANT
Philip Roux and Michael Dibari are opening a new restaurant at 7 Main Street, in the space formerly occupied by Delfinos and MacDaddy’s. The restaurant will have 36 tabled seats and 18 bar seats, slightly fewer than Delfinos. They are not making any structural changes to the building and anticipate the same water flow as the previous occupants. They have consulted with Health Officer Hartline regarding grease traps and have contracted for grease trap services
Motion: move that the WPCC approve the request from Mr. Roux & Mr. Dibari regarding 7 Main Street, for a permitted amount of 1250 gpd, and request that Mr. Roux & Mr. Dibari confirm this by letter. Robinson, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
UPDATE ON GEORGETOWN PROJECT
The planned sale of the property in June to Georgetown Green did not take place and it is uncertain when and if the sale will take place.
Mr. Shaban reported he presented the WPCC financial difficulties to the Board of Finance at their meeting in June. The BOF was in agreement with the request for a transfer of $60,000 and is open to consideration of the monthly delta payment of $24,000 on a month by month basis.
Mr. Shaban consulted with Town Attorney Michael Lavelle regarding the legal steps that should be taken to protect the WPCC and the Town of Redding. Those steps includes establishment that the GLDC property is a separate sewer assessment, determination of a supplemental assessment of the GLDC district, public hearings as needed, etc. The Commission was in agreement to proceed with these legal issues.
UPDATE ON WPCC REGULATIONS
Commission members were asked to review the regulation document and submit all questions & comments to Mr. Pattee within the next two weeks. The Commission plans to adopt the regulations at the August meeting.
FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial documentation was reviewed. Currently the cash balance in the WPCC account is $82,919.70. Open invoices totaled $101,718.82
The open invoices were reviewed.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorize payment of the following invoices:
- Veolia, 7014545, May monthly services, $23,984.10
- Veolia, 7014715, June monthly services, $23,984.10
- Veolia, 7014670, April reimbursable costs, $8,570.63
- Veolia, 7014701, May reimbursable costs, $4,226.32
- Veolia, 7014875, June reimbursable costs, $3,073.29
- Reimbursable costs are subject to completion of review by Mr. Regan
- CT DEP, permit fee, $1,722.50
- Pullman & Comley, #237021, 6/4/10, $860.00
- Pullman & Comley, $238067, 7/12/10, $200.00
- DeLuca Hardware, 6/30/10, $100.77
- CL&P, 7/8/10, $1,781.50
- Transcanada, 301552, 6/22/10, $4,519.04
- Transcanada, 305426, 7/11/10, $4,137.99
- AT&T, 6/9/10, $282.04
- AT&T, 7/9/10, $271.80
- Aquarion Water, 90032697, $5.59
- Aquarion Water, 90032695, $15.05
Motion by Shaban, seconded by Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
BUDGET 2010-2011
The draft budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 was reviewed and some adjustments were made to reflect the 2009-2010 expenditures.
The salary line for assistant Aileen Nosal was increased by the same 2.5% given to the Town’s non-union employees for fiscal year 2010-2011, and that budget line items should be increased by that amount.
Motion: move that the WPCC adopt a budget for 2010-2011 of $598,700 as revised. Shaban, Moisio. Approved. Unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:02 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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