Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut - WPCA April 11, 2006 Minutes

Mr. Pearson presented Estimate No. 5 Invoice from Kovacs Construction Corp. ($224,302.84) and Change Order No. 1 ($5,108.25) for payment.
Discussed status of Copps Hill pump station. Work is on schedule with completion date of mid June 2006.
Drainage issues at Copps Hill pump station discussed. Will investigate with Planning and Zoning regarding drainage.
M&E presented the agreement for engineering service in connection with the South Street Wastewater Treatment Facility to provide assistance in addressing the recent occurrence of the influent flow rate and also to include our Zinc levels. Mr. Pearson and Mr. Caldwell will discuss the agreement further. Financial agreement was discussed. Mr. Hill mentioned not to exceed $7,500.

Mr. Pereira reviewed the operating results for the month of March. Twenty- year plan and future expansion report was discussed.
Mr. O’Brien discussed the results of additional testing to locate the source of excess levels of Zinc. The WPCA administrator will investigate with the Board of Education and area establishments on products used that may contain Zinc.

Ms. Siebert suggested review and replacement of lateral policy to help us address sources of inflow/infiltration into the Town’s sewer system for older “tear down” properties. In the permit process, they would be required to replace/repair laterals after inspection.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Ms. Siebert, seconded by Mr. Briody, passing unanimously.

Submitted by Diana Van Ness