WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Frank Borawski called the Special Meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:47 p.m. at the Simsbury Water Pollution Control Facility Conference Room, 36 Drake Hill Road, Simsbury. The following members were present: Phil Burton, Ed Kelly, Phil Richardson: Gary Faraci arrived at 7:52 p.m. Also present were: James Clifton, Superintendent WPCF; Richard Sawitzke, Town Engineer; Kendra Dahlquist, Administrative Secretary; Brian Smith, Special Counsel for the Town of Simsbury; Tim Hollister, counsel for Griffin Land & Nurseries Inc and River Bend Associates Inc.; Tim Lescalleet of Griffin Land, and Roger Kellman of F.A. Hesketh, Engineers. Paul Gilmore and Warren Coe were absent.
II. GRIFFIN LAND: MEADOWOOD
Discussion began with Brian Smith's review of the various parcels involved, current "accepted" status of the application by the Planning, Zoning and Inland Wetlands Commissions, the conditions and price of purchase, and outcomes if required referenda fail. This was followed by a general discussion of prior conditions set by the WPCA, other conditions and details of the application, including property line adjustments, and the calculation and transfer of excess flow capacities. Additional comments were made regarding the traditional purview of the WPCA and past practices of calculating flow capacities for a parcel based on historical zoning designations and parcel size. The details agreed to in this application were not to be interpreted as a break with past practices, nor setting new precedent, but solely a response to
previously agreed to conditions set by the Town.
A motion was made by Mr. Kelly to accept the proposed "Resolution to Approve Applicant's Request With Conditions" as follows:
"Moved, that the Town of Simsbury Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) approve the applicant's request as stated below:
1. The applicant is authorized to connect the residential homes constructed as part of the Meadowood development in Parcels A, B, C1, C2, D1 and F to the public sewer system at the locations and with the projected discharges totaling 142,717 gallons per day, as are described in the Supplemental Engineering Report prepared by F. A. Hesketh & Associates, Inc .dated December 3, 2007 ("Supplemental Engineering Report") and in the Master Site Plan and Subdivision Approval ("Master Plan") for the Meadowood Planned Residential Community, dated May 30, 2007, prepared for River Bend jointly by F. A. Hesketh & Associates Inc. and Richter and Cegan, Inc. As part of this approval, the WPCA is specifically permitting the allocation of an
additional 32,117 gallons per day over the previously allocated 110,000 gallons per day previously allocated to such land.
2. The applicant is authorized to connect the 26 residential homes described in Parcel E on sheet 4e of the Master Plan should the Town fail to purchase such property as described in the Open Space Purchase Agreement made between the applicants and the Town. As part of the approval, the WPCA would be specifically permitting the allocation of an additional 15,500 gallons per day over the previously allocated 110,000 gallons per day to such land.
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the installation of the approved lines and connections in accordance with WPCA
regulations including the posting of the bond as required by the WPCA.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for any typical connection and annual maintenance charges as determined appropriate and as assessed by the
WPCA.
3. This approval of the second request shall expire if and when the Town of Simsbury or an approved assignee completes the purchase and payment
for the designated open space property.
4. Appropriate documents will be submitted to the State Office of Policy and Management if necessary."
Motion was seconded by Mr. Burton. Motion passed.
III. APPROVAL OF BILLS
A motion was made by Mr. Richardson to approve for payment a bill in the amount of $7,403.04 (Invoice #429311) for Earth Tech Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kelly. Motion passed.
IV. CORRESPONDENCE
A. DEP Priority List for Clean Water Fund FY 08-09
Jim Clifton stated the need for a South Pump Station renovation as a 35 year-old facility. It is
under the loan priority list for FY 2007-2008.
V. MINUTES November 8, 2007
A motion was made by Mr. Burton to" approve the minutes of the November 8, 2007 meeting, as presented." The motion was seconded by Mr.Faraci. Motion passed.
VI. STATUS REPORT ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS
Richard Sawitzke gave updates on the following projects:
A. Cornfield Road
A field survey is currently in progress and will be completed in the Spring 0f 2008.
B. Wolcott Road
This project is in schematic design stage, and cost estimates need to be established. It should be ready to come before the Authority in the Spring of 2008.
C. High Hill Circle
This project is also in schematic design stage, with cost estimates to be determined, and a similar review and hearing schedule to Wolcott Road.
VII. TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT
Jim Clifton presented his November/December 2007 Summary Report.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Authority Membership/Absence.
Mr. Burton continued the discussion from a previous meeting regarding the recent difficulty in achieving a quorum at Authority meetings and suggested that additional or new Authority members be appointed. Mr. Sawitzke replied that appointments are governed by Town Ordinance, and the Board of Selectman would have to approve additional members as alternates, and that he would address the subject with Brandon Robertson, Administrative Services.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Mr. Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Mr. Faraci seconded. Motion passed .
Frank Borawski, Chairman
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