WPCA Minutes 09/12/2013
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richardson called the regular meeting of the Water Pollution Control Authority to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Simsbury Water Pollution Control Facility Conference Room, 36 Drake Hill Road, Simsbury. The following members were present: Michael Park, Loren Shoemaker, and Paul Gilmore. Also present were Michael LeClaire, Acting WPC Superintendent, Richard Sawitzke, Town Engineer, Nancy Haase, Board of Selectman Liaison as well as other interested parties.
2. SAFETY BRIEF – Mr. Richardson gave a safety brief noting that school is back in session so please watch for school busses and children.
3. RECEIPT OF BUTTONWOOD DRIVE SEWER EXTENSION REQUEST
Mr. Sawitzke stated that he did receive a request from several homeowners on Buttonwood Drive. He will put together the preliminary designs as well as cost estimates. Test holes will need to be done because there could be ledge rock in that area, which would drive the costs up. It is likely that a hearing could be held in November.
4. STATUS REPORT ON SEWER EXTENSION PROJECTS, ETC.
Mr. Sawitzke stated that there are two projects pending. The survey and preliminary designs will soon be done for the western end of Seminary Road. He anticipates a spring construction. Also, he continues to negotiate with several property owners on Russell Road regarding deferring assessments in exchange for easements.
5. TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT – J. CLIFTON
Mr. LeClaire stated that all permit requirements were met for July and August. Erik Matthews started working on July 30, 2013 and is a fast learner. Dan Critz, a summer employee, cut the tip of his finger with a gas powered hedge trimmer. He received several stiches and was out of work for several days, although he will not have any lasting effects from his injury. Jay Bullard left town employment on July 23, 2013 after being a mechanic with WPCF for 20 years. The position was posted and 13 applications were received.
Mr. LeClaire stated that Aeration train #2 was drained and the tank was cleaned and checked out. It will be going back on line in November, when needed. An operator found a problem with one of the depth of blanket meters for the septic well. The battery backup uninterruptable power supply was faulty. This caused the meter to get hit with an electrical surge frying both meters. The cost of replacement is $2,646.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Richardson stated that during the summer recess he signed a Developer’s Agreement for Carson Way, which is Phase 3A of Powder Forest.
The Authority members reviewed a letter from Jim Clifton regarding the specialty housing at Casterbridge Crossing, dated July 3, 2013.
7. JULY 25, 2013 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – POSSIBLE APPROVAL
Mr. Richardson made an edit to the July 25, 2013 minutes.
Dr. Park made a motion to approve the July 25, 2013 minutes with changes. Mr. Gilmore seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
Mr. Shoemaker suggested that the Authority look at and memorialize the practices of financial approaches people can take when getting assessed for a sewer extension and connection fee.
8. ADJOURN
Mr. Shoemaker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Park seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
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Philip Richardson, Chairman