RECEIVED August 23, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
MEETING
August 18, 2010
Present: J. Shaban (8:25 pm), D. Pattee, D. Robinson, T. Flagg (8:00 pm), R. Regan, T. Eubanks
Also present: R. Gervais (Veolia Water)
Mr. Regan called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move that the minutes of the July 21, 2010 meeting be accepted as submitted. Pattee, Robinson. Approved. Unanimous.
REPORT FROM VEOLIA WATER
Mr. Gervais highlighted his written report.
- Average flow was 67,000 gpd.
Mixer: problems with the mixer continue. Following analysis, the engineer from Traver recommended a shorter run time using a timer. This seems to be operating successfully. The shorter runs allow for more resting time for the mixer. There were no costs for repair/equipment, but the labor cost for Traver will be submitted.
Power outage: power was out on July 14 for 5 hours. The generator performed very well.
Grease: a large volume of grease was pumped from the pump station. The accumulation seems to have followed the Georgetown Day celebration.
Aquatic/chronic toxicity testing was conducted during the month.
Collection system blockage: a discharge from a manhole near the pump station was reported on July 27. A blockage was found in the collection line that runs from the Redding Woods complex to the pump station. Mr. Gervais called in a firm with a jet vac truck (Pembrooke Sanitation) to unblock the line. A large rock was found to be blocking the collection line, and material behind the rock was backing up. The rock was cleared and the line is functioning correctly. Mr. Gervais treated the surface water with Hypo, a disinfectant agent, to eliminate any odor.
No flow: Mr. Gervais reported a rare occurrence of “no flow” to the system at 2 am one morning. He was unable to find a cause for the lack of flow, but will monitor this.
Hydrant: Mr. Gervais has completed the opening of the fencing around the fire hydrant as requested by the Georgetown Fire Marshal, and he has notified Fire Marshal Bernstein that the work was completed.
- Fire Alarm connection to Redding Communication Center: as requested by the Fire Marshal, a direct hook-up to the Redding Communication Center will be made. Mr. Gervais contacted United Alarm, Simplex Grinnell and ATT to perform the necessary work. Each company is responsible for a portion of the hook-up.
WPCC REGULATIONS
Mr. Pattee provided copies of the revised regulations. He asked Commission members to review he document and send questions/comments to him prior to the next meeting.
Mr. Shaban arrived at 8:25 pm
FINANCIAL STATUS
The financial documentation was reviewed. Due to the low balance on hand, the only invoices approved for payment were the utility bills.
Motion: move that the WPCC authorize payment of the following invoices:
- CL&P, 8/6/10, $3,583.88
- Transcanada, 311219, 8/12/10, $4,119.17
Motion by Shaban, seconded by Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
Invoices received, but not approved for payment:
Veolia July 2010 monthly services, $23,984.10
Pullman & Comley, $700
Deluca’s Hardware, $88.35
Mr. Shaban will follow up with the chairman of the Board of Finance regarding the monthly loan/payment that was discussed at their (Bd. of Finance) June meeting.
BUDGET 2010-2011
The revised budget for 2010-2011 was discussed further. There was discussion of the need to increase the amount budgeted for capital reserve, but the amount was kept at $10,000 for this budget year.
Motion: move that the WPCC adopt a budget for 2010-2011 of $598,700 as revised. Robinson, Pattee. Approved. Unanimous.
GLDC UPDATE
No further information is available.
Mr. Shaban reported on discussions regarding the process for assessing and liening the GLDC property. A draft set of resolutions was distributed for review and further action at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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