WPCA December 14, 2004 Minutes

The meeting convened at 7:01p.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

Regular Meeting
1)      Approval of Minutes.  Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of November 09, 2004 with correction, by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Ms. Siebert, passing unanimously.

2)      New Business

A)      Metcalf and Eddy Report
1.      Mr. Pearson will report at next months meeting.
B)      Contract executed between Aquarion and Town Of Ridgefield.

3)      OMI Report

A)      South Street wet well failure.  First pump failed after rags and debris clogged motor and power cord wrapped around second pump when it engaged. Both pumps were sent out for repair.

4)      Other Business

A)      Fox Hill agreement in progress.  WPCA is waiting to hear from Fox Hill regarding contract agreement.
B)      Grease at South Street was discussed.  Limits described in Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance, Section 12-20 (2) “Any water or waste which may contain more than one hundred (100) mg/l by weight, of fat, oil, wax or grease, or containing other substances which may solidify or become viscous at temperatures between thirty-two (32) degrees and one hundred fifty (150) degrees Fahrenheit.”
C)      Collections.  Appraisals are due next week on McCarthy properties.
D)      Report from Tax Collector

1.      Tax Collector is contemplating taking care of transfers from Town Clerk’s Office.  
E)      Copps Hill Easement.  Jon Pearson stated that CL&P has no further objections to the pump station project as revised.
F)      New Vehicle.  Discussion of new replacement truck with plow, diesel vs. gas, life cycle costs, standard light package, towing package, cover for tools and equipment.  Mr. Caldwell will discuss bid package with Jerry Gay.  

5)      Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. by Mr. Hill seconded by Mr. Zawacki, Passed unanimously.

Submitted by Diana Van Ness