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MINUTES OF JULY 24, 2017
Roll Call of Members
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Monday,
July 24, 2017, in the Administration Building. Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the Town of
Cromwell were Directors Bonnie Anderson, Doug Sienna and Tom Tokarz. Present from the
Town of Berlin were Directors James Fallon and John Dunham. Present from the City of
Middletown were Directors David Bauer, Joseph Samolis and Tom Serra. Present from the City
of New Britain were Directors Paul Catanzaro, Peter Centurelli, Tonilynn Collins and Mary
Marrocco. Also present were Edward T. Lynch Jr. — District Counsel, Arthur Simonian —
Executive Director, Michelle Ryan — District Engineer, David Stille — Incinerator Manager and
Bill Adkins— Maintenance Manager. Berlin Director Robert Argazzi, Middletown Director Dale
Aldieri and New Britain Director Tim Stewart were absent.
Approval of June 19, 2017 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Serra moved to approve the minutes of June 19, 2017.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mr. Fallon abstaining.
Treasurer's Report
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
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MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Stateme t s presented.
Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. ,2,;10S2e
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Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Check Register—June,2017
No motion required.
Staff Reports
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Staff Reports as presented.
Mr. Serra seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Engineering Committee
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve waiving the sealed bid process and award the purchase
of a new Laboratory Nutrient Analyzer for$47,446 plus 10%contingency (if necessary)to the
most cost effective bidder, Lachat, since this is in the best interest of the District.
Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Serra moved to approve the Comprehensive Audit Agreement, as modified and
subject to further District Counsel review, with Ameresco, Inc. of Framingham, MA.
Mr. Catanzaro seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Engineering Committee Report as presented.
Ms. Collins seconded the motion.
Discussion
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RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Finance Committee
No Report
Human Resources Committee
No Report
Property Management
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Property Management Committee Report as
presented.
Mr. Fallon seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Public Relations Committee
MOTION: Mr. Samolis moved to approve the newsletter for publication.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Public Relations Committee Report as presented.
Mr. Centurelli seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
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District Project Construction Committee
MOTION: Mr. Serra moved to approve Wright-Pierce's Construction Phase Invoice for
Services in May, 2017, for Construction Administration — Amendments - $2,912.85 and
authorizes the Executive Director to pay the invoice.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously
MOTION: Mr. Serra moved to accept the DPCC Committee Report as presented.
Mr. Sienna seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Counsel's Report
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to enter into Executive Session at 8:39 p.m. with District Counsel
Ed Lynch and Executive Director Art Simonian to discuss the New England Uniform Claim.
Ms. Collins seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Serra moved to return to regular session at 8:52 p.m.
Ms. Collins seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Counsel's Report as presented.
Ms. Collins seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
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New Business
None
Communications
None
Adjournment
MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn.
Mr. Bauer seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:00
p.m. in the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
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