Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut - WPCA June 13, 2006 Minutes

Mr. Christopher Moomaw, Architect for Quail Ridge II presented plans for proposed changes/upgrades to the fence surrounding the Quail Ridge Pump Station. The Quail Ridge Board will coordinate with Aquarion Operating Services regarding access ways.
Motion to permit Quail Ridge Board to organize new fencing with Aquarion Operating Services and to keep us informed of the progress and plans by Ms. Siebert, seconded by Mr. Hill, passing unanimously.

Casey Healy presented a short overview of the status of the property and stated that Planning & Zoning and the Board of Selectmen did not want the sewer allocation to go to Danbury. The upgrade of the Route 7 water treatment plant was discussed. Mr. Healy introduced Mr. Mark Hoey, P.E., Tighe & Bond. Mr. Hoey would be the engineer to design and coordinate the project with the DEP.

In 1978 the design of the Route 7 water treatment plant was for an additional allocation of 120K gpd for the IBM property to accommodate this future expansion.
The Route 7 plant is fully committed and has no additional capacity at the time.
The WPCA does not get involved with the approval of the project. If the decision is made by Eureka and the Town of Ridgefield for the Route 7 water treatment plant to handle the waste, the WPCA would be involved at that time in the Route 7 upgrade.
Engineering and approvals with the DEP will be required. The WPCA would not undertake any study at the present time. Many new limits have been set by the DEP and the Norwalk River Watershed since 1978 when the IBM property was discussed.
The Route 7 plant was constructed under a benefit assessment and the property owners paid for their allocation at that time. The Route 7 water treatment plant would have to be upgraded to handle the additional allocation.

Mr. Hoey asked if the WPCA would object to a study by them and to coordinate with Metcalf & Eddy. Also requested to contact the DEP concerning the permit requirements. Mr. Caldwell stated it was acceptable for them to contact the State and Metcalf & Eddy at their expense. Mr. Caldwell also stated that it was a moot point at this time until there is an official approval by the Eureka and the Town of Ridgefield. Once the approvals and permits are in place, then it would be up the WPCA to handle the waste.

Mr. Pearson sent Estimate No.7 Invoice from Kovacs Construction Corp. ($149,387.50) for payment.
Discussed status of Copps Hill pump station. Mr. Pearson stated he was satisfied with Kovacs Construction’s work to date.
Drainage modifications to Copps Hill discussed. To furnish and install a catch basin and storm drainage piping. Time and material.
Request for a time extension. Mr. Pearson stated Kovacs has legitimate delay reasons and he will discuss in detail with Kovacs and report to the WPCA.
Mr. Pearson discussed 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.

Collections were discussed. User fees for the Corner Pub are up to date.
Litigation was discussed. The Authority is waiting for a reply from the Town’s attorney on 21 Ramapoo Road.
Mr. Caldwell stated we must review the financial reports to set the new rates for the upcoming year.
GIS. Mr. Caldwell has a meeting Friday with the Jay Wahlberg to discuss the GIS system for the Town of Ridgefield.

Motion to adjourn at 7:55 pm by Ms. Siebert, seconded by Mr. Hill, passing unanimously.

Submitted by Diana Van Ness