WPCA Meeting Minutes 11/09/2023

Meeting date: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
November 9, 2023

“Subject to Vote of Approval”

1.            CALL TO ORDER

There being a quorum present, acting chair Dr. Michael Park called the regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was held via Zoom and was streamed live.

☐ Mr. Paul Gilmore                            ☐ Mr. Jay Sheehan
☒ Dr. Michael Park                            ☒ Mr. Jacques Brignac
☒ Mr. Lucian Dragulski                      ☐ Mr. Ed Kelly
☒ Mr. Tom Hickey

Also present was Anthony Piazza, Superintendent.

2.           SAFETY BRIEF

Dr. Park reminded the committee that there are still a high number of bears around the area, and to keep dogs on leashes and to take proper precautions to keep pets safe.

3.          STATUS REPORT ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS     

Mr. Piazza stated that the Pine Hill project remains on hold until a vote occurs for additional funding next week. If the Homeowners Association approves the funding, the project will move forward with plans for springtime construction. Mr. Piazza shared the south campus for the Hartford site has site plans with hopes for construction to begin next year; however, we’re not yet at a point for design review. 

4.         TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT

Mr. Piazza commented that operations-wise, they are still doing good, and that flow has been a little high given the amount of rain the area has seen recently. The permit is still on track for February but will depend on how fast the state moves. All of the operator positions have been filled, and interviews will soon begin for the administrative position.

5.          CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. Piazza reviewed two notices of awards. The first is for the Simsbury WWTP restoration primary clarifier project, and the second is for the Simsbury wastewater sludge hauling. Communication was shared with the Plan of Conversation of Development to address updates that were given during a recent public hearing.

6.         OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES – POSSIBLE APPROVAL

Mr. Dragulski made a motion to approve the October 12, 2023, minutes as written.  Mr. Brignac seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved, with Mr. Hickey abstaining due to his October meeting absence.  

8.         ADJOURN

Mr. Hickey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Mr. Dragulski seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 

 

Paul Gilmore, Chairman