WPCA Auguast 8, 2005 Minutes
Rescheduled Meeting
August 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Annex
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
The meeting convened at 7:00p.m. The following WPCA Members were present:
WPCA Present: Max Caldwell, Vice Chairman; Amy Siebert, Ron Hill, Gary Zawacki
Kevin Briody, Absent
Metcalf & Eddy: Jon Pearson
Aquarion: Jason O’Brien, Jorge Pereira
Regular Meeting
1) Approval of Minutes
1. Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of July 12, 2005, by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Ms. Siebert, passing unanimously.
2) Metcalf & Eddy Report
A) Copps Hill Pump Station/South Street WWTF Influent Pump Station Replacement Contract – 03-2
1. Two bids were received. They were checked and tabulated with the following results: Kovacs Construction, 297 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 is the low bidder with a bid of $1,156,500.00. Metcalf & Eddy reviewed the background of the low bidder and are satisfied that the firm has the requisite experience to perform the work. Metcalf & Eddy recommends that the Town award Contract 03-02 to Kovacs Construction Corporation.
2. Motion to award the above-mentioned contract to Kovacs Construction based on the recommendation of Jon Pearson, M&E by Mr. Hill, seconded by Ms. Siebert, passing unanimously.
3. Jon Pearson stated the contract would be sent to Kovacs Construction by the end of this week.
4. The WPCA will notify the appropriate Town of Ridgefield Departments.
5. Status of Easement. Attorney Grogins has contacted Copps Hill and CL&P. The easement will be forthcoming. Mr. Caldwell will follow up with Attorney Grogins.
6. Jon Pearson presented rendering of the Copps Hill Pump Station.
7. Discussion followed regarding the placement of the construction trailer.
8. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Caldwell will set up a meeting to walk the area surrounding the Quail Ridge Pump Station to determine if a gravity line could run through the Schlumberger Doll Research property.
3) Other Business
A) Mr. Caldwell discussed the accounting system with Mr. Mannuzza.
B) Discussed changing the meeting to the Town Hall Annex. The Authority approved the change.
C) Discussed having the meeting at the WPCA facilities, with a walk thru of both facilities.
4) Aquarion Report
A) Route 7, RBC gearbox unit was removed for repair. All permits requirements were met at the Route 7 facility with one RBC functioning.
B) Discussed repair of roof at the Route 7 facility. Will discuss with Mr. Fisher, Town Engineer for recommendation.
C) Fox Hill Pump Station electrical power outages are still being investigated. Will meet with contractor after results of CL&P review. The pump station is still under warranty.
D) Discussed replacing manholes with solid covers instead of vented in all areas of the collection system as needed.
5) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. by Mr. Zawacki seconded by Ms. Siebert, passing unanimously.
Submitted by Diana Van Ness