WPCA July 20, 2004 Minutes

Executive Session called to order at 6:30 p.m.
1) Executive Session
a) Committee went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Water Pollution Control Authority RFP. The committee is finalizing the RFP.

2) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 7:00p.m. by Mr. Zawacki seconded by Mr. Briody, Passed unanimously.

Special Meeting of the WPCA was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Other Attendees:

Laurelwood Phase III:	George Bakes, Matthew Ranelli, Greg Kamedulski, Jack Lannamann
OMI:	Carey Strout, Jorge Pereira
Resident:	Joseph Rabideau

1) Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve minutes from the June 8, 2004 meeting by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Briody, passing unanimously.

2) New Business

1. Bakes, Laurelwood Age Restricted Units. Mr. Ranelli presented a brief history of the project and referred to letter dated June 28, 2004 from Betty Brosius, Director of Planning, regarding number of bedrooms in proposed units. Mr. Ranelli presented a letter from Toll Architecture defining the office area. Mr. Briody stated the plans submitted to the WPCA for approval in August 2002 are not the same as presented in the present Site Plan Approval. Mr. Caldwell stated the fees due the WPCA are considerably less than originally approved, for the same project square footage. Mr. Caldwell also stated the user allocation fees may be revisited at a later date if needed. The units appear to be approximately 30% larger per unit.

— The WPCA requested Toll Brothers revisit the original approval, letter dated December 13, 2002, and the proposal presented by Shipman & Goodwin dated August 13, 2002 with attachments that stated the size and square footage of the units used for comparisons of: Age restricted by deed, age 55 and over, primary residence maximum of two (2) bedrooms per dwelling.

— Toll Brothers stated that the age restriction for these units will be 62 and over.

— After discussion the WPCA is satisfied that the proposed plans are consistent with and comply with the age-restricted, two bedroom design concept with the following items agreed and accepted by George Bakes/Toll Brothers/ Shipman & Goodwin (a) through (d):

(a) Toll Brothers, representing Mr. Bakes, stated they will state in "large and bold print" in their Disclosures, Deeds, Offering Perspectives, Contract, Homeowner's Rules and Regulations, Public Offering Statements, Declaration of the Condominium Association, Sales Vehicle Contracts and all printed material that the units will be:

(b) Maximum two (2) bedrooms, Age Restricted by Deed, 62 and over, primary residence.

(c) Toll Brothers also stated the condominium association will have an Enforcement Vehicle in place to annually or biannually verify with an affidavid signed by occupant of unit agreeing to above-stated (a) and (b) restrictions.

(d) The flow will be monitored by an effluent flow meter for the equalization tank effluent pumping system according to the December 13, 2002 letter to Mr. Bakes.

2. Metcalf and Eddy

—  Middle School Pump Station Extended warranty for potassium permanganate feed pump is working satisfactorily. Release of final retainage should be discussed in July meeting.

— Fox Hill Pump Station The contractor (LEA Cianci, Inc.) has received Notice to Proceed from the Fox Hill Condo Association. On-site work is anticipated to begin in late August, with substantial completion scheduled for the end of the year.

— Copps Hill Pump Station Easement negotiations are in place with the Town Attorney and CL&P.

— Route 7 Proceeding with WWTF flow equalization and associated modifications

— DEP Call for Projects for the Clean Water Fund Program Discussed Copps Hill, Quail Ridge, Route 7 WWTF Flow Equalization,, Route 7 Pump Stateion Replacement and Townwide Infiltration/Inflow Study.

3) OMI Report

a) OMI Monthly Report discussed in detail.

1. Copps Hill Pump Station leaking floor was discussed.
Motion to approve $2,750 to purchase and install steel polymer product in bottom of pump station by Mr. Hill seconded by Mr. Briody, Passed unanimously.

2. Norwalk River Watershed letter discussed stating Town Of Ridgefield and OMI for the efficient operation of the South Street Wastewater Treatment Plant for the past two summers.

4) New User Rates

a) Mr. Caldwell presented the Budget Evaluation Report to discuss the new user rates. Mr. Caldwell's calculations and explanation for increase was the Copps Hill Pump Station project, upcoming new contract negotiations and other repairs. Detailed discussion on the increase in rates was discussed by the WPCA members. Mr. Briody stated the increase was substantial and thought it would better serve the rate users to modify the rate increase proposed.

Motion to Increase/Decrease user fees by
Tipping Fee	from $55 to $60
Turner Hill	from $260 to $320
Route 7	from $375 to $340
South Street	from $350 to $375
by Mr. Briody, no second motion.

b) After further discussion of rates:

Motion to Increase/Decrease user fees by
Tipping Fee	from $55 to $60
Turner Hill	from $260 to $320
Route 7	from $375 to $340
South Street	from $350 to $390
by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, passing 4 to 1.

5) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. by Mr. Zawacki seconded by Mr. Hill, Passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted
Diana Van Ness