1993-06-21 Minutes June 21, 1993
THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was
held Monday, June 21, 1993 at the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Robert Argazzi, Livio J. Dottor, and
Horace Van Dorn. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Curtis Anderson and
Kim O'Rourke. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Peter J.
Denuzze, William J. Forbes, David I. Pollowitz, and Silvio A. Silverio. Also
present were William Weber, District Counsel, Christian Bratina, Executive
Director, and John Batorski, Operations Manager.
Absent: C.T. Faticoni, Frank Harvey, and Adam Zborowski
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The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Vice Chairman Horace Va >Dorn.w
A roll call was taken; a quorum was present. x
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Mr. Denuzze moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed with the
abstention of Ms. O'Rourke.
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 17, 1993 meeting be accepted as
presented.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Denuzze, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer's Report dated May 12, 1993 to June 16,
1993 be accepted and placed on file for audit.
The Investment Schedule and Statement of Earnings were reviewed and referred to
the Finance Committee.
Robert Argazzi arrived at 7:40 p.m.
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Budget Statement
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Budget Statement ending May 31, 1993 be accepted as
presented.
William Forbes arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Bills to be Authorized for Payment
The regular monthly list and supplemental list of bills as printed were reviewed.
Mr. Denuzze moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the bills in the amount of $159,649.24 be approved; That
Construction Fund bills in the amount of $58,129.54 be approved; That
Capital Non-Recurring bills in the amount of $32,835.09 be approved; and
that Payroll in the amount of $102,511.42 for the period May 15, 1993
through June 12, 1993 be approved.
Staff Reports
Mr. Bratina reported that the plant's effluent was very good during the month of
May. The quarterly effluent Aquatic Toxicity Test revealed no indications of
toxicity.
Two odor complaints were received during the month. Weidner Pump has begun
forwarding submittals on the Odor Control Project, and will begin work in June.
Submittal of a formal schedule has been delayed by their difficulty getting
commitments from the FRP pipe supplier and it now appears that the project will not
be completed until August. Once the installation of the biofilters is completed, the
odors from the site should be reduced to a non-detectable level off-site. A follow-up
survey will be performed to confirm this.
Ms. O'Rourke questioned why there have been more odors recently. Mr. Bratina
reported that the odors are being generated from the liquid treatment process and
they increase with the water temperature.
Maintenance Supervisor Jim Dickie resigned, a replacement is being sought. Lecia
Carter was hired to replace Lynn DellaRocco as Secretary.
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A tour of the incinerator was given to the management staff of the North Charleston
South Carolina Sewer District. Tilcon-Tomasso completed the Berlin Mobile Home
Park trunk sewer connection.
Operations ran the Fluidized Bed Incinerator at design capacity for 93% of the time
in May, and again achieve a record low polymer consumption at $13.70 per dry ton.
The Maintenance staff completed the installation of the back-up Polymer Transfer
Pump and the replacement Grease Decant Pump and Mazorator. A pumped drain
line was also installed to eliminate the recurring plugging of the floor drains.
Metcalf & Eddy completed the construction project non-compensible Time
Extension Request which extended the completion date from May 20, 1988 to
October 22, 1989. High-Point completed the Payment Request for this period
consisting of engineering fees of$1,660,000. Both were forwarded to DEP.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Staff Report be approved as reported.
Finance Committee
Mr. Pollowitz reported that the Finance Committee met on June 17 to review our
investment program and to select an accounting firm for the fiscal year July 1, 1992
to June 30, 1993 audit.
Mr. Pollowitz moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the accounting firm of Scully & Wolf, Inc., be retained to
perform the audit of the financial records for the fiscal year July 1, 1992 to
June 30, 1993 for a fee of $8,220, of which $6,650 is designated for the
regular audit and $1,550 is designated for the project audit (EPA
requirement).
Mr. Pollowitz reported that the Finance Committee discussed another investment
option with our Accountant, Chris Wolf, and that the Committee will monitor its
performance before making a recommendation.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Denuzze, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Finance Report be accepted as presented.
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Engineering Committee - No Report
Personnel Committee - No Report
Insurance Committee
Mr. Silverio reported that the committee met May 27, 1993 to review the bid
documents for the Liability, Property, Casualty, and Workers Compensation
insurance. It was decided to include an earthquake option with the bid and to begin
the contract August 1, 1993 giving sufficient time for the companies to respond.
The bid opening is June 30th.
Mr. Pollowitz moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Insurance Report be accepted as presented.
Publicity Committee - No Report
Real Estate Committee - No Report
Safety and Energy Conservation
Mr. Batorski reported that there were no lost time accidents last month. The bar
rack sluice gate operator is now complete. The Chlorine Emergency Plan will be
updated now that the software has been procured.
The District's insurance carrier has requested that the driving record of all
employees be checked annually, which is being done.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Pollowitz, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Safety and Energy Conservation Report be accepted as
presented.
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Counsel's Report
Mr. Weber reported that he is continuing with the Kukuc discrimination complaint,
reviewed the Honeywell matter with Mr. Bratina, reviewed the performance bond for
the Weidner Pump contract, and continued support services for the plant contract
litigation.
Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Denuzze, and the following passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss plant
litigation matters.
Mr. Argazzi moved, seconded by Mr. Denuzze, and the following passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the meeting reconvene to regular session.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Forbes, and the following passed unanimously
without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That Counsel's Report be accepted as presented.
Any Other Pertinent Business
Mr. Bratina reported that the chemical bids for Fiscal Year 1993-1994 were opened
May 28th as follows:
Chlorine: Railcars 1) Jones Chemical $345.41 per ton
Chlorine: Ton Cylinders 1) Jones Chemical $395.00 per ton
2) K.A. Steel $550.00 per ton
Sodium Hypochlorite 1) Astro Chemicals $122.00 per ton
2) George Mann $536.65 per ton
3) Jones Chemical $575.00 per ton
4) Borden & Remington $798.40 per ton
5) Harcros Chemicals $832.00 per ton
Sodium Hydroxide 1) Jones Chemical $202.80 per ton
2) George Mann $244.00 per ton
3) E & F King $291.00 per ton
4) Harcros Chemicals $320.00 per ton
5) Astro Chemicals $325.00 per ton
6) Borden & Remington $335.00 per ton
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Astro Chemicals, the apparent low bidder for Sodium Hypochlorite, did not provide
a bid bond or Material Safety Data Sheets as required by the bid, and priced the
chemical on a wet weight instead of a dry weight. The dry weight price would be
$800 per ton. The chemical costs as bid, will be $3,006 less than was budgeted.
Mr. Pollowitz moved, seconded by Mr. Denuzze, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Executive Director be hereby authorized to enter into a
contract with Jones Chemical, Inc. for the purchase of Chlorine for the Fiscal
Year July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994 at the purchase price of $345.41 per ton by
railcar, and $395.00 per ton by ton cylinder; that the Executive Director be
hereby authorized to enter into a contract with George Mann & Co., Inc. for
the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1993 to June
30, 1994 at the purchase price of $536.65 per ton; and that the Executive
Director be hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Jones Chemical,
Inc. for the purchase of Sodium Hydroxide for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1993 to
June 30, 1994 at the purchase price of$202.80 per ton.
Ms. O'Rourke asked about the status of the Sludge Management Program. Mr.
Bratina reported that the staff and Mr. Weber were reviewing a set of regulations for
receiving outside materials which will be presented to the Engineering Committee.
The need for long term goals for the sludge management program was discussed.
Mr. Silverio moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the creation of a long term plan for sludge management be
referred to the Engineering Committee.
Adjournment
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 PM.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, July 19, 1993 at 7:30
PM at the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
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