WPCA January 13, 2005 Minutes

The meeting convened at 7:03p.m. The following WPCA Members were present:
WPCA:   Max Caldwell, Vice Chairman; Amy Siebert, Ron Hill, Gary Zawacki
Absent:  Kevin Briody

Other: Jane Berendsen-Hill, Tax Collector
               Jon Pearson, Metcalf & Eddy
               Jason O’Brien, Jeff Pennell, Aquarion
               Desmond Rustici, Scalzo Property Manager, Fox Hill Condo Representative
Regular Meeting
1)      Approval of Minutes.  
Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of December 14, 2004, by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Hill, passing unanimously.
2)      New Business

A)      Metcalf and Eddy Report
1.      Fox Hill pump station was tested.  Pumps missed the rating point and sent out for retesting.  Full operation and training in approximately 2-3 weeks.
2.      Mr. Pearson requested pump station priorities be held off for two months.  He will be unable to attend the February meeting.  Authority agreed.
B)      Fox Hill Agreement.
1.      Mr. Rustici, Scalzo Properties, requested the agreement be changed in sections 2.1 and 2.3.  Mr. Caldwell presented the change to the Authority. The Authority reaffirmed that the ownership of the pump station would be the responsibility of Fox Hill.  All capital components will be the responsibility of Fox Hill. The Agreement will be submitted without changes made by Fox Hill.  
C)      Stone House Commons, Danbury Road, Sewer Area II.
1.      Application for Salon/Spa at 635 Danbury Road.  The building presently has 3 use units allocated, 6,000 square feet of office space, 1.5 units each floor.  The proposed application requires 3.5, net increase of 2 units.  Route 7 treatment plant capacity is fully allocated.  Additional capacity is not available at this time.  The WPCA has denied this application.
D)      Tax Collector’s request for WPCA to purchase a printer for the Tax Office to facilitate billing of the sewer use allocation fees.

Motion to purchase printer for Tax Collector’s office specifications approved by Town Of Ridgefield’s computer department by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Ms. Siebert, passing unanimously.

1)      Other Business
A)      Replacement Truck for Aquarion.  Truck specifications and price were discussed.  Vendor is Interstate Ford Truck Sales, Hartford, CT.

Motion to purchase replacement truck for Aquarion’s use, diesel, towing, plow, lights by Ms. Siebert, seconded by Mr. Zawacki, passing unanimously.

B)      Financials.  
1.      Discussed financing of pump stations.  Mr. Caldwell had discussions with Mr. Jay Wahlberg regarding financing potential upcoming projects.
2.      Collections.  Mr. Caldwell will contact the Town Attorney on status.

2)      Aquarion Report

A)      Mr. O’Brien introduced Mr. Jeff Pennell, Sr. Plant Operator.
B)      Discussed new permit parameters for treatment plants implemented by DEP.
C)      Discussed Zinc problem.
D)      Discussed UV intensity meters.
E)      Discussed transfer pumps for sludge removal.

Motion to approve ordering spare pump parts for transfer pump for sludge.  Aquarion will rebuild with new spare parts by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Zawacki, passing unanimously.

F)      Middle School ventilation problem.  Need to install better ventilation, Aquarion to advise.
G)      Tower Generator invoices discussed. Mr. O’Brien stated maintenance for the generators be maintained by an outside service contract who has generator expertise.
H)      Rules and Regulations for septic haulers were discussed.  

3)      Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. by Ms. Siebert seconded by Mr. Zawacki, Passed unanimously.
Submitted by Diana Van Ness