WPCA May 13, 2004 Minutes

OMI:	Vicktor Huliew, Greg Higgins

Executive Session called to order at 6:05 p.m.

1) Executive Session

a) Committee went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations with OMI. No action was taken during this meeting
b) Past due sewer use bill discussed. No action taken.

2) Adjournment

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

Special Meeting of the WPCA was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Kevin Briody left after Executive Session, not present for special meeting.

OMI:	Vicktor Huliew, Greg Higgins, Carey Strout, Jorge Pereira

1) Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve minutes from the April 5, 2004 meeting by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, passing unanimously.

2) New Business

1. Yanity Property - Sewer Relocation This line is being recalculated to match the existing pipe size.

2. Metcalf and Eddy.

—Fox Hill Pump Station Condo Association will be making decision on contractor next week and voted on retaining Metcalf and Eddy to provide engineering services during construction of the new pump station. Town Attorney will formalize agreement between the Town and Fox Hill stating Fox Hill ownership of pump station. Fox Hill will own station and the Town will maintain and operate. Replacement of pump station will be the responsibility of Fox Hill Condominium Association.

—NPDES Permit for Route 7 OMI is reviewing the final draft.

—NPDES Permit for South Street Notice of Sufficiency was received and DEP is conducting a technical review of application.

—Easement for the Copps Hill Pump Station The Town Attorney is handling the easement.

3. Outside Seating for FSE. Outside seating for FSE has increased in the last year. Most restaurants have seating outside under awnings, umbrellas, etc. The WPCA's policy for sewer allocation is based on square footage of seating areas. Presently, we do not charge for outside seating. The WPCA discussed in detail and

Motion to approve sewer use allocation for outside seating for FSE for existing and new FSE's prorated due to season and inclement weather by 1/3 of the regular charge of 1 use unit per 100 square feet of seating area (1/3 use unit for 100 sf. of outside seating area) by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Zawacki, passing unanimously.

3) OMI Report

a) OMI Monthly Report discussed in detail.

b) WPCA approved the following repairs/purchases:

1. Havahart traps for Route 7 and South Street approved for purchase.
2. Administration building boiler burner upgrade.
3. Boiler replacement on original quote for $59K from McKenny Mechanical was not approved. WPCA requested the contractor attend the next meeting to give a short presentation on the replacement, materials, etc.
4. Tower Generator removal of old generator for a cost of $998.
5. Quail Ridge generator ventilation project, provide all parts and labor the installation of a thermostat controlled forced air ventilation system for the generator building. Work will be done by OMI per Standard Agreement for Professional Services.

4) Other Business

a) Mr. Lauria stated his last meeting would be in September, 2004. Mr. Lauria will be relocating to California to work on a major project with Malcolm Pirnie. We wish him well and much success. Joe will be greatly missed by the WPCA and the Town Of Ridgefield for his many years of outstanding, professional and dedicated service.

5) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. by Mr. Zawacki seconded by Mr. Hill, Passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted
Diana Van Ness