WPCA November 9, 2004 Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 9, 2004
400 Main Street
Lower Level Conference Room
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
The meeting convened at 7:03p.m. The following WPCA Members were present:
WPCA: Max Caldwell, Vice Chairman; Kevin Briody; Ron Hill, Gary Zawacki
Absent: Amy Siebert
OMI: Jorge Pereira
Regular Meeting
1) Approval of Minutes. Motion to approve minutes from the meeting of October 12, 2004 by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Briody, passing unanimously.
2) New Business
A) Metcalf and Eddy Report submitted by Jon Pearson via email
1. Fox Hill pump station report. Scheduled for completion at year-end.
2. Copps Hill/South Street Pump Station.
(a) Easement with CL&P issues have been resolved.
3. Priority of projects. Both the South Street Influent and Copps Hill S’s are the highest priority, followed by the remaining two stations.
1st South Street Influent PS. Due to deterioration of structure and equipment, together with potential impacts if this station fails.
2nd Copps Hill PS. Due to condition of steel dry well structure (steel shell has rusted through and is now allowing groundwater to seep in), and the upgrade of the surrounding Copps Hill Plaza.
3rd Quail Ridge PS. Due to capacity and equipment age.
4th Route 7 PS
5th The above priority list, urgency and financial responsibilities was discussed in detail.
3) OMI Report
4) Jorge Pereira reviewed plant operations for the month of October. Discussed pump station weekly inspections.
5) Other Business
A) Mr. Caldwell reviewed the ongoing collections effort.
B) Quality Data software was discussed. WPCA should be getting the software soon.
C) Westmoreland Club House new septic system was discussed. Westmoreland is not within the sewer district.
6) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. by Mr. Briody seconded by Mr. Zawacki, Passed unanimously.
Submitted by Diana Van Ness