2018-03-08 Engineering Committee THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT Memorandum
Date: March 9, 2018 Subject: Engineering Committee Meeting
Minutes March 8, 2018
Engineering Committee and
To: Board of Directors From: Arthur G. Simonian, Executives
Director
Engineering Committee
March 8, 2018 Meeting Minutes
The Engineering Committee met Thursday, March 8 at The District Offices at 245
Main Street, Cromwell, Connecticut.
Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. In addition to the
Chair, present were Committee Members - Bonnie Anderson, Torn Serra, David
Bauer and Paul Catanzaro. Robert Argazzi arrived at 5:42 PM. There was a
quorum. Also present were Art Simonian - Executive Director, Michelle Ryan -
District Engineer and two representatives from Ameresco for our present project,
Mike Kelleher and Jim Daylor.
Following is a summary of the March 8th Engineering Meeting:
1) Energy Performance Contact — A status update from Ameresco was given.
Saving costs and usage on energy bills is Ameresco's main priority. A utility
baseline will be established and there will be another meeting with Ameresco
next week with staff. Ameresco will present he recommended energy saving
projects ("Project Proposal") to the Committee in April. Both Fuel cells and
solar panels are proposed for consideration along with LED lighting.
2) Bid Award - Pneumatic Sand Addition Bid #2018-10 - Recommend to the
Board of Directors to approve awarding the Pneumatic Sand Addition Project
to C.H. Nickerson & Co. Inc. in the amount of $296,935.
Mr. Serra moved, Mr. Catanzaro seconded, and the committee approved
unanimously:
MOTION: The Engineering Committee recommends awarding the Pneumatic
Sand Addition Project to C.H. Nickerson & Co. Inc. in the amount of$296,935
and refers this recommendation to the Board of Directors for their review and
approval.
3) Final Clarifier #4 Main Gear Drive — Energy Expenditure and future
replacements tanks 1-3.
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4) Structural Slab Repairs — Review and discuss the design proposal from DTC,
Inc. The Committee agreed with the Executive Director's recommendation to
prepare an RFQ for interviewing consultants.
5) Ash Lagoon Repairs — Review and discuss the Fuss & O'Neill Investigation
Report and Recommendation. Before proceeding with design proposals, the
Executive Director will look into regulatory requirements of lining the ash
lagoon.
6) Capital Improvements Items -- Schedule of Major Repairs in next 5 years.
The committee said it is important that we identify and list all capital items
that are critical to operations or costly that weren't addressed during the
upgrade project.
7) Related Business and Staff Updates — None discussed.
Adjournment:
Mr. Catanzaro moved, Mrs. Anderson seconded, and the committee approved
unanimously to adjourn at 6:50 PM.
RECEIVED FOR RECORD
BERLIN TOWN CLERK
2018 MAR 12 AM 7: 50
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