WPCA Minutes 05/11/2017
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2017
“Subject to Vote of Approval”
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Jay Sheehan called the regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Simsbury Water Pollution Control Facility Conference Room, 36 Drake Hill Road, Simsbury. The following members were present: Michael Park, Tom Hickey, Lucian Dragulski and Ed Kelly. Also present were Anthony Piazza, Superintendent, Alison Sturgeon, Clerk, as well as other interested parties.
2. SAFETY BRIEF – Mr. Sheehan gave a safety brief stating that one in every 7 accidents occurs in parking lots. Backing into parking spaces will help to avoid accidents.
3. ANDREW DRIVE ASSESSMENT – POSSIBLY SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
Mr. Kelly made a motion to set the public hearing for the Andrew Drive sewer assessment for the next regular meeting on June 8, 2017. Dr. Park seconded the motion.
Mr. Piazza stated that the original estimate for construction for this project was $93,005, although the final total was $106,864. The cost was higher because more rock was encountered than what was expected.
The motion was unanimously approved.
4. STATUS REPORT ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS, ETC.
Mr. Piazza stated that the plans for Bushy Hill Road have been sent to the State for comment. He is hopeful that the bid will go out this season. Also, the bid packages are being put together for Maple Court; Aquarion Water is looking to replace the water lines in this area as well. The Town will look to recover some of the restoration costs since both projects may be done simultaneously. Mr. Piazza stated that the survey has come back for Massaco Street; new sewer pipes will be installed in the upper portion of the street.
Regarding 560-573b Hopmeadow Street, Mr. Piazza stated that Hiltbrandt was the lowest bidder for this sewer extension project. Construction will hopefully be completed by the end of June. He stated that Dorset Crossing is looking to extent the cul-de-sac behind the Multiple Sclerosis building; construction is almost complete and final inspections have been done on the sewers for Garden Homes; Highcroft Apartments are still under construction; Meadowood Development has asked for a change in allocation; and although the Climax Road project was approved by the WPCA, it is now on hold since being denied by the Planning and Zoning Commissions.
5. TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT
Mr. Piazza stated that all permit requirements were met for April. He stated that WPC staff has been conducting operational testing to try and improve overall efficiency of phosphorous and nitrogen removal while minimizing operational costs. To date staff has been able to optimize anoxic zone mixer run times and improved overall dissolved oxygen control.
Regarding the sewer allocation process, Mr. Piazza stated that staff has met with DPC Consulting to discuss the actions / direction for further analysis of the system. Work will continue on developing an updated plan for flow allocation with potential options being provided to the WPCA in the future.
Mr. Piazza stated that WPC staff continues with cleaning of the system. Also, the truck driver position remains open.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
The Authority members reviewed correspondence including a letter from Mr. Piazza to Mr. Lescalleet regarding the reduction for the Meadowood Development allocation request; a letter to Mr. Pechthold of Garden Homes regarding a list of things that need to be done prior to their final inspection; and a letter regarding the Old Mill Townhomes easement documents.
7. APRIL 6, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – POSSIBLE APPROVAL
Dr. Park made a motion to approve the April 6, 2017 minutes as written. Mr. Dragulski seconded the motion, which was approved. Mr. Sheehan and Mr. Hickey abstained.
8. ADJOURN
Mr. Hickey made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Dr. Park seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
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Jay Sheehan, Vice-Chairman