WPCA February 8, 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 

Other:        Jason O’Brien, Jorge Pereira, Jeff Pennell, Aquarion
               
Regular Meeting

1)      Approval of Minutes.  
1.      Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of January 13, 2004, by Ms. Siebert, seconded by Mr. Hill, passing unanimously.

2)      New Business

A)      Metcalf and Eddy Report
1.      Fox Hill pump station passed the shop test and witnessed by M&E staff.
2.      Training on the operation of the pump station is set for February 9, 2005 with contractor, LEA-Cianci, equipment suppliers and Aquarion Operating Services.
3.      Pump Station Rehabilitation review is scheduled for next months meeting.
B)      Fox Hill Agreement.
1.      Agreement was accepted and signed February 1, 2005 by Fox Hill and WPCA.  
C)      Copps Hill Pump Station easements discussed.  WPCA will contact Mr. Grogins on status of easements.

3)      Other Business
A)      Replacement Vehicle.  Vehicle is on order and should arrive in approximately 8 weeks.  All WPCA vehicles will have Town Of Ridgefield plates and will be decaled as Town Of Ridgefield vehicles.
B)      Discussed user rates and different options.  Requested historical water consumption report from Aquarion Water Company.
C)      Agreed to send notification letters to septic haulers, homeowners and sewer users when wastes are detected being discharged in violation of Ridgefield Sewer Code 12-20(c).
D)      Financial Budget Reviewed.  Based on half year financials, the operations seem to be on track although the budget has not yet been impacted by the revised operating agreement.
E)      Collections.  Discussed the slow progress of collection efforts due to debtor delaying tactics.

4)      Aquarion Report

A)      Underground fuel tank at South Street discussed.  Tank has contaminated oil.  Discussed replacing underground tank with ConVault tank.
B)      Discussed boiler/heat problem and old bid from McKenney Mechanical.  Will discuss with M&E and Mr. Gay to bid project.
C)      Discussed Zinc problem.  It is believed that the increased zinc levels were due to the incorrect positioning of a flow meter which resulted in over-reporting of plant flow and zinc load..  Will correct position of sensor and notify DEP.
D)      Discussed UV intensity meters.
E)      Tower Generator invoices discussed. WPCA determined Tower Generator billed twice for service.  Tower will correct the WPCA billing which will then permit the resolution of the insurance claim for damage to the old generator.

5)      Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to 9:08 p.m. to discuss WPCA personnel issues.
6)      Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. by Ms. Siebert seconded by Mr. Zawacki, Passed unanimously.

Submitted by Diana Van Ness