2008-10-27THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT -Minutes of October 27, 2008
PUBLIC SPEAKERS
None.
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Roll Call of Members
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Monday,
October 27, 2008, at the Administration Building. Chairman William Candelori called the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the
Town of Cromwell were Directors Doug Sienna and Tom Tokarz. Present from the Town of
Berlin was Director John Luddy. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Gerry
Amodio, Jr., William Candelori, Angelo D'Alfonso, Lucian Pawlak, and Ed Sasso. Also present
were Diane Chace -District Counsel, Brian W. Armet -Executive Director, Michelle Ryan -
District Engineer, Grant Bergeron -Maintenance Manager, and Shane McCannon -Operations
Manager. Berlin Directors John Dunham and James McNair, and New Britain Directors Carmen
Aloisi and newly appointed John Valengavich were absent.
Approval of September 1 S, 2008 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the minutes of September 15, 2008.
Mr. Tokarz seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Mr. Amodio, Jr. seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Budget Statement
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Statement as presented.
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Mr. Amodio, Jr. seconded the motion. `~ r ` ` r' '' `~ `
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No motion required.
Staff Reports
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept Staff Reports as presented.
Mr. D'Alfonso seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Engineering Committee
No Report.
Finance Committee
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve retaining Independent Bond and Investment
Consultants (IBIC) of Madison, CT, as The District's financial advisor for the nitrogen treatment
design and upgrade, and other associated improvements.
Mr. Amodio, Jr. seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve continuing with Caldon, Inc. of Enfield, CT to
complete the installation of the new flights, wear strips, chain, sprockets, drive and idler shafts,
etc. in the #2 primary tank for a not to exceed fee of $78,500; and Caldon is to provide a
performance bond for this remaining work.
Mr. Amodio, Jr. seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve continuing with Philadelphia Insurance for liability,
property, and auto insurance for $82,564, umbrella insurance for $5,314; and Hartford Insurance
for Workers' Comp for $51,506 through The District's agent, Royko-Chazamut.
Mr. D'Alfonso seconded the motion.
Discussion
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RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the Finance Committee Report as presented.
Mr. Luddy seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Personnel Committee
MOTION: Mr. Tokarz moved to adopt Personnel Policy MDPP-4 -Drug and Alcohol Free
Workplace Policy, and directs the Executive Director to forward it to all personnel for their
review and formal acknowledgement.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Tokarz moved to adopt Personnel Policy Adopt Personnel Policy MDPP-15 -
Motor Vehicle Use Policy, and directs the Executive Director to forward it to all personnel for
their review and formal acknowledgement.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Personnel Committee Report as presented.
Mr. D'Alfonso seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Property Management
No Report.
Middletown Ne~otiatin~ Committee
No Report.
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Counsel's Report
MOTION: Mr. Luddy moved to approve entering into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. with District
Counsel and the Executive Director to discuss the Mothersele easement negotiations.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve returning to Regular Session at 8:35 p.m.
Mr. Luddy seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Counsel's Report as presented.
Mr. Amodio, Jr. seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
New Business
None.
Communications
None.
Adjournment
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn.
Mr. Luddy seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 at
7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
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