1993-11-15 Minutes November 15, 1993
THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was
held Monday, November 15, 1993 at the Administration Building, Cromwell,
Connecticut. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Livio J. Dottor and
Horace B. Van Dorn. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Directors Mary
Konopka and Curtis Anderson. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors
Peter Denuzze, C.T. Faticoni, William J. Forbes, Frank M. Harvey, David I.
Pollowitz, Silvio A. Silverio, and Adam Zborowski. Also present were William
Weber, District Counsel, Christian Bratina, Executive Director, and John Batorski,
Operations Manager.
Absent: Robert Argazzi
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Frank Harvey.
A roll call was taken, a quorum was present.
Minutes October 18. 1993
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Van Dorn, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the October 18, 1993 meeting be accepted
as presented.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Zborowski, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer's Report dated October 13, 1993 to
November 10, 1993 be accepted and placed on file for audit.
The Investment Schedule and Statement of Earnings were reviewed and referred to
the Finance Committee.
Budget Statement
Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Silverio, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
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RESOLVED, That the Budget Statement ending October 31, 1993 be accepted
as presented.
Bills to be Authorized for Payment
The regular monthly list and supplemental list of bills as printed were reviewed.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Operating Fund bills in the amount of $177,483.70 be
approved; That Construction Fund bills in the amount of $32,519.80 be
approved; That Capital Non-Recurring bills in the amount of $8,021.23 be
approved; and that Payroll in the amount of $82,006.23 for the period
October 16, 1993 through November 6, 1993 be approved.
Mr. Forbes arrived at 8:00 p.m.
Staff Reports
Mr. Bratina reported that the plant's effluent was good during the month of October.
However the District did not meet all of the permit requirements for effluent
suspended and settleable solids the first week of October due to an over abundance
of filamentous bacteria. One odor complaint was received during the month. The
District arranged a Public Meeting on the plant odors at the Cromwell Town Hall on
November 16th at the request of DEP Air Compliance. The Maguire Group has
begun the preliminary design work to cover the Primary Clarifiers and Detritors.
Our staff is closely reviewing the design features required.
Twenty five members of the Cromwell Fire Department were given a two hour
familiarization tour of the plant the evening of October 25th. Additional training
tours are planned.
Mr. Bratina delivered a paper on the District's successful compliance with EPA's
503 Regulations at a forum sponsored by the New England Interstate Water
Pollution Control Commission.
Weidner Pump still has a minor punch list to complete on the Phase 2 Odor Control
Project. Odor Science and the District are continuing tests to determine the best
way to reduce the bleach odor and further improve the performance of the Wet
Packed Tower Scrubber, and to find if increasing the Secondary Influent Channel air
flow would reduce aeration tank odors.
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The Maintenance staff covered the sludge conveyor and is improving the BFP odor
hoods to further reduce odors in the dewatering room, and covered the Modulating
Chamber open grating.
Our staff is working with GHR Haufler to design the Sodium Hypochlorite system to
replace Chlorine. Under the Energy Action Program, a bid was advertised for more
energy efficient motors.
DEP Air Compliance is reviewing the Fluidized Bed Reactor permit application.
Additional modeling and/or testing may be required to confirm compliance with all
of the requirements.
Cardinal Engineering is preparing to complete the trunk sewer river crossing
inspection in December.
There is some indication that Water Compliance may require nitrogen removal in the
future, so our staff is reviewing how to plan for the potentiality.
Mr. Faticoni moved, seconded by Mr. Van Dorn, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Staff Report be approved as reported.
Finance Committee
Mr. Van Dorn reported that the Finance Committee met to review the District's
Auditors' Report for the year ending June 30, 1993. The report was distributed to
the Board members for their review and will be acted upon at the December Board
Meeting.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Finance Committee report be approved as reported.
Engineering Committee
Mr. Pollowitz reported that as part of the Northeast Utilities sponsored Energy
Action Program, the District advertised for bids to furnish more energy efficient
motors. The bid package was prepared by GHR Haufler. There were six bids for the
43 motors ranging in size from 1 to 60 horsepower. One of the motor sizes was
eliminated during evaluation of the bids due to its high cost and low savings. The
motors will be installed by District personnel. GHR's analysis indicates annual
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energy savings of approximately $15,000 per year and a payback period of less than
4.6 years. Northeast Utilities will reimburse the District for 40% of the material and
labor costs.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Dottor, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED: That the Executive Director be hereby authorized to purchase
forty two motors, more or less, from Magna Wind at the listed unit prices.
The funds for this project shall be drawn from and the reimbursement
deposited in the Capital Non-Recurring Fund.
Personnel Committee - No Report
Insurance Committee
Mr. Silverio reported that the District received a rebate from W.L. Hatch Company
of $6,487 (17%) on the Worker's Compensation premium.
Mr. Dottor moved, seconded by Mr. Van Dorn, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED: That the Insurance Committee 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 accidents for the month. The
lockout/tagout program is still being refined. Classes will be scheduled for fire
extinguisher training. Confined Space procedures are also being refined. To
provide all of the necessary training is requiring the equivalent of one full time
person.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Zborowski, 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. Faticoni moved, seconded by Mr. Pollowitz, and the following was passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss plant
litigation matters.
Mr. Silverio moved, seconded by Mr. Zborowski, and the following passed
unanimously without any negative vote recorded.
RESOLVED, That the meeting reconvene to regular session.
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 was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Monday, December 20, 1993 at
7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
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