1985-11-18 THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - NOVEMBER 18 , 1985
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Mattabassett District was held Monday, November 18 , 1985, at the
Administration Building, Cromwell , Connecticut. Present from the
City of New Britain were Directors Julius J. K'remski , Arthur Simonian,
Silvio A. Silverio and Vincent Vilchinskas. Present from the Town
of Berlin were Directors Livio J. Dottor and Allen R. Smith. Present
from the Town of Cromwell was Director Joseph N. Cambareri . Present were
William W. Weber, Counsel ; Gregory Abrahamian , Executive Director;
Christian Bratina, Plant Superintendent and George Post , Connecticut
Bank and Trust .
Absent were the following; Peter Cole, Horace B. Van Dorn , Frank M.
Harvey, James F. Jost and David I . Pollowitz.
Chairman Kremski called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p.m.
A roll call was taken; a quorum was present .
Minutes - October 21 , 1985
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 21 , 1985 meeting be
accepted as presented.
Treasurer' s Report
Mr. Abrahamian reviewed the Treasurer' s Report .
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Vilchinskas and the following
was passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer' s Report dated October 16 , 1985
to November 13 , 1985 be accepted and placed on file for audit .
Bills To Be Authorized for Payment
The regular monthly bills and supplement lists as printed were
reviewed.
A consultation session with a Perkin-Elmer representative was held at
the District . The technical consultant showed the lab staff how to
properly set up and calibrate the Atomic Absorption for sample analysis.
Mr. Simonian moved, Mr. Silverio seconded, and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
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Bills To Be Authorized for Payment continued
RESOLVED, That the bills in the amount of $73, 151 . 50 be approved.
Capital Project bills in the amount of $392,040. 74 also be approved.
Payrolls for the period October 19, 1985 through November 9 , 1985
in the amount of $48 ,011.63 be approved.
Project Report/Bills
Mr. Langstroth discussed that the project report prepared by Metcalf
& Eddy . It showed the Contractor has completed approximately 7.4% of
his work in 16 . 0% of the time that has been allotted. The excavation
and temporary support work for the aeration tanks is continuing. Most
of the work has been completed on the temporary ash drainage site and
also on the foundation work for the Operations Building. Form work
is in progress and the first major concrete pour is expected at the end
of November.
Continuing concern over lack of shop drawing submittals could cause
possible delays.
Crouse has appealed the District ' s decision regarding the filter press
protest to EPA Region I . A hearing at the federal level will be
scheduled by EPA.
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Smith and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Status Report for the period of October 12 ,
1985 through November 8 , 1985 be accepted and placed on file.
Finance Committee Report
Mr. Simonian reported that the annual audit report has been distributed
to the Directors at the last meeting for their use.
It was noted that the operating expenses (General Fund ) revealed a
14 .8% savings versus appropriations which will lower the participants
assessment cost . The training of personnel , and the innovated plant
modifications by the staff has proven to be cost effective in the
operations of the facility .
Mr. Simonian moved, seconded by Mr. Silverio and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1985 as prepared by accounting firm of Scully and Wolf ,
be accepted and placed on file.
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Engineering Committee Report
Mr. Abrahamian reported that a change order was received on November 15,
1985 from Desmond Smith, Project Manager (Metcalf & Eddy) regarding
the Non-Metallic Sludge Collection Equipment . Because of an incorrect
itemized list in the project specifications a change order is required
to purchase equipment for the primary settling tanks in the amount of
$39, 379. 00.
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Silverio and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That a change order in the amount of $39 ,379.00 be
issued to Crouse Combustion Systems, Inc . for the purchase and
installation of non-metallic sludge collection equipment for
three primary settling tanks as full compensation.
Personnel Committee Report - No report .
Insurance Committee Report
The District is eligible for federal financial assistance from the
Disaster Relief Act . The District ' s damages including labor and
material totals approximately $1 , 200.00 due to Hurricane Gloria.
Mr. Simonian moved, seconded by Mr. Cambareri and the following was
approved unanimously with no negative vote recorded.
WHEREAS , The State of Connecticut has been declared a major
disasuer area due to Hurricane Gloria and,
WHEREAS, certain public facilities (Mattabassett District ) are
eligible to receive federal financial assistance under the
Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288 ) .
Now Therefore Be It
RESOLVED, That the Executive Director is hereby designated as
The Mattabassett District ' s agent and authorized to execute
applications and other matters relating to the above mentioned
Act .
Publicity Committee Report - No report .
Real Estate Committee Report - No report .
Safety and Energy Conservation Committee Report
Mr. Bratina reported that the emergency lights in the expansion will
have test buttons at ground level . One minor problem occurred during
the month regarding chlorine fumes rising from the Parshall Flume.
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Safety and Energy Conservation Committee Report continued
Tests are being done on the efficacy of prechl.orination . An
automatic draft controller was installed on the incinerator which has
resulted in lowering fuel consumption . And the Aris-Andritz is
operable and producing 25% more sludge than the Komline-Sanderson.
Periodic tests are being done on the District ' s drinking water to
comply with safety regulations.
Mr. Vilchinskas moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, Accept the Safety and Energy Conservation Report
and placed on file.
Counsel ' s Report
Attorney Weber reported that he is preparing for the federal appeal
hearing.
He also did research on the Cromwell meter stations and will hold his
report until the new officers in town are met with.
Attorney Weber distributed a memorandum and prepared a draft resolution
and letter of reply concerning the Komline-Sanderson Protest letter.
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Executive Director is hereby requested to
investigate the location of the documents requested by Komline-
Sanderson and, if located, return them to Komline-Sanderson .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Executive Director send a letter
to Komline-Sanderson that states the following actions which were
adopted by the Board:
(1 ) The Executive Director of the Mattabassett District
directed to immediately make available to Komline-
Sanderson the requested documents.
(2 ) Federal Regulations require a specific request for a
determination (40 CFR Sec. 35.939 ) and require that an
initial protest be filed with the recipient within
seven (7) days of the date the basis for the protest
was known or should have been known (40 CFR Sec. 33. 1130 (b) .
All parties were aware on or before September 21 , 1985,
that the Komline-Sanderson equipment was unacceptable.
Therefore, no additional formal hearing will be scheduled
other than that held on October 28 , 1985.
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Counsel ' s Report continued
(3) Finally , as a participant in the appeal by Crouse
Combustion Systems concerning the same matter, Komline
has received a copy of the decision rendered in the
Crouse appeal. The decision represents a determination
made after a full hearing by the Mattabassett District ' s
Board of Directors held on October 28, 1985. Komline-
Sanderson was given notice by Crouse of Crouses ' further
appeal of the decision of the District with the EPA
Regional Administrator. It is expected that Komline
will continue as a participant.
Any Other Pertinent Business
Mr. Abrahamian reported on the proposed abandonment of Conrail services
to the District . It will affect present ferric chloride and liquid
chlorine deliveries which are made by railcar. Methods will be
explored to accept the chemicals via trailer trucks.
In accordance of the format of vehicle replacement , it was reported
that bids were received for the replacement of the 1982 vehicle
assigned to the Executive Director.
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Vilchinskas and the following
was passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Executive Director be authorized to enter
into a contract with Morande Ford, Inc. , for the purchase
of one (1) 4-door sedan car in accordance with the bid
announcement for the total sum of $10,519.69. Funds for this
purchase shall be from the Capital Account .
A letter of appreciation from Mr. S. Silverio was read and accepted.
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Vilchinskas and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 30 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mattabassett District
will be held on December 16, 1985 at 6:00 p.m.
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THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - NOVEMBER 18 , 1985
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Mattabassett District was held Monday, November 18 , 1985, at the
Administration Building, Cromwell , Connecticut . Present from the
City of New Britain were Directors Julius J. Kremski , Arthur Simonian,
Silvio A. Silverio and Vincent Vilchinskas. Present from the Town
of Berlin were Directors Livio J. Dottor and Allen R. Smith. Present
from the Town of Cromwell was Director Joseph N. Cambareri. Present were
William W. Weber, Counsel ; Gregory Abrahamian, Executive Director;
Christian Bratina, Plant Superintendent and George Post , Connecticut
Bank and Trust .
Absent were the following; Peter Cole, Horace B. Van Dorn, Frank M.
Harvey, James F. Jost and David I . Pollowitz.
Chairman Kremski called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p.m.
A roll call was taken; a quorum was present .
Minutes - October 21, 1985
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 21 , 1985 meeting be
accepted as presented.
Treasurer' s Report
Mr. Abrahamian reviewed the Treasurer' s Report .
Mr. Cambareri moved, seconded by Mr. Vilchinskas and the following
was passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer' s Report dated October 16 , 1985
to November 13 , 1985 be accepted and placed on file for audit .
Bills To Be Authorized for Payment
The regular monthly bills and supplement lists as printed were
reviewed.
A consultation session with a Perkin-Elmer representative was held at
the District . The technical consultant showed the lab staff how to
properly set up and calibrate the Atomic Absorption for sample analysis.
Mr. Simonian moved, Mr. Silverio seconded, and the following was
passed unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
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