WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Frank Borawski called the regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:47 P. M. in the Conference Room at Simsbury Water Pollution Control Facility, 36 Drake Hill Road, Simsbury. The following members were present: Philip Burton, Warren Coe, Edward Kelly arrived at 7:55 p.m. Also present were: James Clifton, Superintendent WPC; Kendra Dahlquist, Clerk; Dennis Setzko and other interested parties. Paul Gilmore, Philip Richardson and Gary Faraci were absent.
II. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY UPGRADE - EARTH TECH, INC.
Dennis Setzko presented a Status Report, including remaining change order requests and punch list items. The State of Connecticut Wetlands parcel is complete, with Federal and State inspections due in October. NEWEA held a tour of the new facility for 28 operators and vendors on September 11, 2007. An open house/ribbon cutting for the public will occur in the fall or spring.
III WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY REPORT
James Clifton presented an overview of the status of renovations; spare parts on the specification list are still an issue, but nothing critical is missing. He reviewed plant treatment efficiency and permit compliance. Phosphorus removal occurred in August with an effluent TP of 0.82 mg/L. Next month's priority will be continuing in-house training for three lab technicians, foreman, and superintendent for the ABC Certification exam. Monthly reports are consistent and Nitrogen trading is within satisfactory range. The South Pumping Station is 35 years old and a refit needs to be planned for the future.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Nord Christiansen presented a preliminary plan for sewer connections for 26 & 28 Massaco Street and requested that a new lot be tied in with the McLean Street Extension. A general discussion followed on the placement and condition of existing lines, number of properties currently served, and the feasibility of a tie-in. There was not sufficient data in the plans for any action by the Authority.
B. Phonon Corporation: There is more than sufficient capacity for their current and future needs. Incorporating this project into the existing Wolcott Road/Herman Drive project and hearing schedule would be most efficient and cost effective.
C. The May through August 2007 CWF #392-C statements regarding the DEP grant/load for the facility upgrade were provided.
D. The sewer extension for 190, 194, & 196 Bushy Hill Road is under construction.
V. PRESENTATION OF BILLS
A motion was made by Mr. Kelly to approve payment to Earth Tech in the amount of $18,800 (invoice #415364), $3,400 (invoice #418174), $7,500.00 (invoice #411008), $26,466.14 (invoice #416677), $10,772.53 (invoice #419110), and $11,376.87 (invoice #421390): to C. H. Nickerson in the amount of $31,807.27 (App #31), and $345,937.98 (App #32): to JGI Eastern for $558.12 (invoice #45481), and to Simscroft Echo Farms $21,103.30 (App #1). The motion was seconded by Mr.Burton. Motion passed.
VI. MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Burton to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2007 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr.Kelly. Motion passed.
VII. STATUS REPORTS ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS
In the absence of Town Engineer Richard Sawitzke, project review was limited to a general discussion of pending projects and hearing schedules:
. Mr. Burton made a motion for the Authority to hold a public hearing on sewer installations on Cornfield Road in October. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kelly. Motion passed.
.VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Frank Borawski received correspondence directly from a homeowner asking to remain anonymous and requesting an exception to FCC fees because of hardship. The Authority concluded no action was possible.
Kendra Dahlquist will research various sites for the Authority Christmas party.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Coe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Burton seconded the motion. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M.
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Frank Borawski, Chairman
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