WPCA May 10, 2005 Minutes

The meeting convened at 7:00p.m. The following WPCA Members were present:

WPCA:          Max Caldwell, Vice Chairman; Amy Siebert, Ron Hill, Gary Zawacki, Kevin Briody
Aquarion:              Jason O’Brien, Jorge Pereira
M&E:                  Jon Pearson

Regular Meeting

1)      Approval of Minutes
1.      Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of April 12, 2005, by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Briody, passing unanimously.

2)      New Business

A)      Collections.  
1.      The WPCA will resume legal proceedings if legal fees are not paid before May 13, 2005.
B)      FOI Request.
1.      The WPCA retrieved all information requested for review of the F.O.I. request by the Gengo’s.  Waiting for them to review.


3)      Aquarion Report
A)      Flows and Zinc levels were high for the month.  Mr. O’Brien called Aquarion Water Company to discuss Zinc Ortho Phosphate levels in water.  Aquarion Water is reviewing other sources of Ortho Phosphates.
B)      Inspection and Flushing Report discussed.  Aquarion will get quotes from companies to TV, smoke test and repair lines.
C)      Call Before You Dig.  Aquarion will directly set up a procedure with CBYD to mark requested sewer lines.
D)      The WPCA approved to purchase a metal detector for $774.00, lockout tag-out station for $100.00 and emergency lights for $100.00.

4)      M&E Report
A)      Fox Hill Pump Station is running well.
B)      Copps Hill Easements discussed.  Mr. Caldwell will contact Mr. Grogins for an update.
C)      Copps Hill Pump Station, South Street Headwork’s bid package will be ready at next meeting.  Completion date will be approximately 9 months from bid date.  
D)      Mr. Pearson discussed State Economic Development Priority Lists for possible funding of projects.  Mr. Pearson will compose a letter to the State for review.
E)      Mr. Briody discussed funding of projects with Mr. John Frey, State Representative.
F)      Quail Ridge pump station discussed.  Mr. Caldwell has suggested running the line directly to the Schlumberger Property.  Mr. Pearson will review.

5)      Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. by Ms. Siebert seconded by Mr. Briody, passed unanimously.

Submitted by Diana Van Ness