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| WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY MINUTES |
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For minutes prior to January 2004, please
contact Judy Archer of Public Works
at 203-854-7791 or jarcher@norwalkct.org
October 16, 2006
ATTENDANCE: John Atkin, Chairman; Jim McInerney, Vice Chairman;
Beatriz Ruiz; Fred Wilms; Frederika Bikakis;
Mayor Richard A. Moccia; Doug Hemstead; Tony Doumele;
William Krummel
STAFF: Hal Alvord, Public Works Director
Lisa Bardon, Operations Manager
Ralph Kolb, Wastewater Systems Manager
OTHER: Kevin Dahl, OMI;
Greg Higgins; OMI
Cathy Malcone; Malcolm Pirnie
John Braccio-Wright Pierce
Chris Pierce- Wright Pierce
Brian Lockhardt, Norwalk Advocate
Robert Koch, The Norwalk Hour
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Atkin called the meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM WPCA MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
The following corrections were noted:
please change “” to “Frederika”
** MR. ATKIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2006.
** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WRIGHT-PIERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,500 TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO SCADA/I&C IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER
PROPOSAL DATED OCTOBER 12, 2006.
** APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
Mr. Kolb explained that the current SCADA system is very limited in it’s data and that there is no SCADA in place at 22 of the pump stations at this time. He also said that SCADA was set in place in 1999 and OMI has made modifications. The city sent out and request for qualification and chose Wright-Pierce. Mr. Braccio explained that how modern technology would improve the SCADA dramatically and that they would work in conjunction with the city to come up with the best system for Norwalk.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTORITY
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE NOVEMBER 14, 2005 AGREEMENT WITH MALCOLM PIRNIE,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 125,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
CONTRACT OPERATIONS MONITORING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LETTER PROPOSAL DATED OCTOBER
12, 2006.
Ms. Bardon explained that in the OMI contract it states that the city has the right to have contract operations monitoring with an outside firm. The city sent out a request for qualification and Malcolm Pirnie was selected. Ms. Bardon also said that the cost would be split between the city and OMI. Mr. Alvord explained that the contract would be between Malcolm Pirnie and the WPCA.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL OMI FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE KAREN DRIVE
PUMP STATION ROOF, SIDE STRUCTURE , AND INSTALL NEW UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE
AND DRIVEWAY FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $ 47,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LETTER PROPOSAL
DATED OCTOBER 12, 2006.
Mr. Alvord explained that the city owns the pump stations and that OMI only maintains them. The cost of this repair would come out of the WPCA capital budget. Mr. Kolb stated that six roofing companies bid but only three provided quotes. Connecticut Restoration was chosen.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. APPROVE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK’S RECOMMENDATION FOR A NITROGEN CREDIT SHARING OF 25 PERCENT FOR 6 MONTHS TO CH2M HILL OMI IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,008
** MAYOR MOVED TO TABLE
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. APPROVE THE TECHNICAL REVISION ON THE INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM (IPP)
SURVEY PROJECT AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT TO BE ENTERED INTO WITH CH2M HILL RATHER
THAN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, INC. (OMI)
No discussion.
** MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
No discussion.
9. SEWER USE FEES
a. Sewer Use Fee Billing Status Update- Appeals & Questions
Mr. Kolb said that there were no changes in appeals since last month. He stated that approximately $133,000 in adjustments were made last month and that the City needs to bill an additional $ 50,000 in sewer fees. This now brings the total adjustment for the fiscal year to about $ 80,000. Mr. Kolb said that we budgeted for $850,000 in adjustments.
10. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
a. Discussion on Transfers from Surplus Fund Balance to Operating/Capital
Mr. Alvord explained that he is trying to find a more efficient way to transfer
into the surplus fund for emergencies. He and Ms. Bardon met with Tom Hamilton
and agreed not to make anyu changes in this fiscal year but would come up with
a proposal for next year.
b. Collection Systems Issues- General:
1) Westport Avenue Sewershed Issues/ 6 Gwendolyn Update
Mr. Kolb said that Lockner continues to review the tapes and are about 75% completed.
Lockner will provide a report identifying the work that needs to be done.
c. Information Copies:
1) WPCA Contact List Update
Ms. Bardon said that any changes that need to be made should be e-mailed to
her.
11. CONTRACT OPERATIONS REPORT
a. Public Works Director Report
1) Contract Operations Monitoring OMI Report
b. OMI Report
1) Monthly Operating Report- August 2006 (copy included)
Mr. Dahl said that they have 123 completed work orders and 180 back log work
orders. He also stated that they had a permit violation in August.
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED HEREIN
ADJOURNMENT
6:25 P.M.
Next WPCA Meeting: Monday, November 13, 2006
5:30 P.M.
Room 231, Norwalk City Hall
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