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For minutes prior to January 2003, please
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at 203-854-7791 or jarcher@norwalkct.org
MARCH 14, 2005
7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: John Atkin; Tim Buzzee; Frederika Bikakis-Hajian; Jim McInerney; Beatriz C. Ruiz; Mayor Alex Knopp (7:50 p.m.)
STAFF: Hal Alvord, Director, DPW; Lisa Bardon, DPW Operations Manager; Tom Hamilton, Director of Finance; Ralph Kolb; Wastewater Systems Manager
OTHERS: Vicktor Huliew, OMI; Kevin Dahl, OMI; Ed Schmidt, Assistant to the Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED SEWER USER CHARGES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005
Mr. Atkin opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.; however, there was no one from the public who wished to speak on the subject.
The public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
WPCA REGULAR MEETING – CHAIRMAN JOHN ATKIN PRESIDING:
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Atkin called the regular meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM WPCA MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005
The following correction was made to the minutes:
Page 1: delete “s” from Atkins
** MS. BIKAKIS-HAJIAN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE THE PROPOSED SEWER USER CHARGES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005
** MR. McINERNEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SEWER USER CHARGES TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ACT ON WHITE WOODS LANE SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION
Mr. Kolb explained that this association consists of eleven existing homes. Ms. Bardon said that there was nothing from a technical standpoint to keep them from connecting to Norwalk’s sanitary sewer system, but it is a policy decision.
Mr. Alvord explained the background of this request. He said that the department does not have an overriding policy that would be a violation, and therefore he is not concerned about setting a precedent. From a technical standpoint, there is no reason not to connect the homes to the system.
Mr. Schmidt explained that the Law Department is working on a standard model contracts for such projects that may come in the future. He said that one of the issues they have discovered is that it is difficult to administer individual contracts. Mr. Alvord suggested that they create an agreement with the association, rather than the individuals.
** MR. McINERNEY MOVED TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO DEVELOP A CONTRACT WITH WHITE
WOODS LANE AND BRING THAT CONTRACT BACK TO THE WPCA FOR CONSIDERATION. HE FURTHER
MOVED THAT THE STAFF INCLUDE A CREATIVE APPROACH TO THE FINANCIAL LIABILITY
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE MAJOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (SAMMIS STREET AND OLD TROLLEY WAY PUMP STATION GENERATORS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,000 IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN THE PUMP STATION FUND
Mr. Alvord explained the item and distributed an updated cost list. Ms. Bardon added that staff needs to review this item further. Mr. Hamilton asked if money has been built into the budget for removal of contaminated soil. Mr. Alvord said that they would have no idea how much to build into the budget.
Mayor Knopp arrived at 7:50 p.m.
** MR. McINERNEY MOVED TO APPROVE THIS ITEM
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVE SEWER USE APPEALS ORDINANCE CHANGE
** MS BIKAKIS-HAJIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEWER USE APPEALS ORDINANCE CHANGE AND MOVE THE ITEM TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Schmidt suggested getting input from the Law Department. Mayor Knopp added that when changing an ordinance, it is customary to show both the old and the new language.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
Mr. Hamilton briefly reviewed his report that was included in everyone’s packets. He noted that at this point they have collected 98% of the revenue.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
A. DISCUSSION ON SEWER EXTENSIONS – OLD FIELD ROAD, OLD FIELD PLACE, AND WITCH LANE
Mr. Kolb said that his was a large non-sewered area in the South Norwalk/Rowayton area. This item is on the agenda for information. Ms. Bardon said that more information will be provided at the next meeting.
B. COLLECTION SYSTEM ISSUES – GENERAL
1. CATALPA INTERCEPTOR
Mr. Kolb said that OMI will be televising the interceptor and monitoring the flow from the pump station.
2. FIRST STREET SEWER WORK
Mr. Kolb reported that OMI identified the blockage between Cove Avenue and New Street on March 3, 2005. They determined that a pipe had collapsed and they identified a 4’ x 4’ x 4’ void. They continued to dig and found that an old clay pipe had disintegrated. OMI is waiting to get their TV truck back so they can televise that section.
CONTRACT OPERATIONS REPORT
A. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
1. MONTHLY OPERATIONS/WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETINGS BRIEFING
Mr. Alvord said that he started a working group about a year ago. He said that weekly meetings are held with Ms. Bardon, Mr. Kolb and OMI. They have been able to take care of a lot of issued during those weekly meetings. Ms. Bardon said that they will be looking at asset management at their next meeting.
B. OMI REPORT
1. KEELER BROOK CONSENT ORDER UPDATE
Mr. Dahl reported that all of the repairs have been identified and will cost between $500,000 – 600,000.
2. MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT – JANUARY 2005
Mr. Dahl reviewed his written report and noted that 111 work orders were completed. They had no MRR repairs.
3. COLLECTION SYSTEM AND PUMP STATION MRR ACCOUNTS
Mr. Dahl briefly reviewed his written report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. REQUEST FOR WATER CONSUMPTION DATA
** MR. McINERNEY MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
The Authority went into Executive Session at 8:19 p.m. and came out of Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.
There was no action taken during the Executive Session and no action was taken during public session.
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED HEREIN
There was no action taken on any items discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business and the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemarie Lombardi
Telesco Secretarial Services
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