WPCA August 12, 2003 Minutes

The following WPCA members were present:
Joseph Lauria, Chairman; Gary Zawacki, Ron Hill, Kevin Briody

Other Attendees:

OMI	Jeffrey Sanford, Carey Strout, Mark Kajka, Vicktor Huliew
Metcalf & Eddy	Jon Pearson
Halpin Lane, Congregate Housing	Rudy Marconi, John McCoy, Representatives from the Housing Authority

Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.

1) Approval of Minutes

a) Minutes from the meeting of July 8, 2003 were presented and approved by Mr. Zawacki, seconded by Mr. Hill and passing unanimously.

2) New Business

a) Halpin Lane. Housing Authority, 4 building expansion, 20 units, approximately 20 use units. Housing Authority members John Trolle, David Goldberg, Martha Cambell requested a reduced or waived hookup charge for the Town project. Mr. Lauria discussed in detail the WPCA's policy on hookup charges which does not include waiving or discounted rates due to impact on all users and financial obligations for debt repayment and future income for operations and maintenance. Committee recommended speaking to John Frey for further financial help. Discussed impact at Quail Ridge pump station. The WPCA approved hookup for the additional expansion pending Quail Ridge pump station upgrade is completed before project connects to Quail Ridge. Ms. Van Ness suggested hooking up to Governor Street and bypassing Quail Ridge pump station. This proposal will not go through the Quail Ridge system. The committee will investigate both options.
b) Mr. Marconi stated the owners of Copps Hill Plaza will give the WPCA an Easement for Copps Hill pump stating they want the WPCA to add "screening" around pump station upon completion.
c) Metcalf & Eddy, Jon Pearson

1. Middle School Pump Station and Force Main
— Permangamate problem is not resolved.
— Fox Hill Gravity Sewer was discussed.
— Copps Hill/Fox Hill easement was discussed and will investigate.
— Route 7 WWTF Flow Equalization Contract Documents Mr. Strout agreed to work with M&E to contract project.
— Collection System Improvements Priority List was discussed. Mr. Pearson will follow through with a letter to DEP.
— Amendment to M&E contract will be forthcoming for increased scope of work.

3) OMI Report

a) OMI Monthly Report discussed in detail. b) Grease removal is complete.
Safety issues. Two Rolling Step ladder's for Route 7 for inside tanks for repairs was discussed.
Motion to approve, not to exceed, $1,000 for two rolling step ladders by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Zawacki, passing unanimously.
c) Collection system clean-out schedule was discussed. Mr. Lauria stated that all problem areas should be at the top of the list for cleanout.
d) Mr. Strout requested purchasing a Level Monitor for measuring sludge in holding tanks. Committee rejected request.
e) Generator repair and maintenance was discussed. Mr. Lauria suggested Mr. Strout check on prices in generator repair quote.
f) Capital Improvement Plan was discussed. Mr. Lauria stated that all safety issues should be addressed.

4) Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:20 by Mr. Briody seconded by Mr. Hill. Passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted
Diana Van Ness