2002-01-22 THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of January 22, 2002
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PUBLIC SPEAKERS
None
MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 2002
Roll Call of Members
The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held
Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at the Administration Building. Chairman Dominic Badolato
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 was Director Mary Konopka. Present from the
Town of Berlin were Directors Livio Dottor, John Dunham, and Horace Van Dorn.
Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Dominic Badolato, Sebastian
Cannamela, Jim Carey, Edward Sasso, Robert Scalise, Jr., and Frank Smith. Also present
were William Weber - District Counsel, Brian W. Armet - Executive Director, John
Batorksi — Plant Superintendent, and Fred Mueller — Staff Engineer. Absent were Doug
Sienna and Dominick Swieszkowski.
Approval of December 17, 2001 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to reconsider the time of the Board meetings from 7:00 to
7:30 p.m.
Mr. Carey seconded the motion.
Discussion
Motion withdrawn.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to table the reconsideration to New Business.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 2001 meeting as
corrected. The correction is to show the opposing view of Mrs. Konopka on Page 3, last
motion, regarding the meetings at 5:00. Her opposition was due to the other Board
member from Cromwell, Mr. Sienna, stated that he could not make a 5:00 meeting.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
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Treasurer's Report
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Mr. Dunham seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Budget Statement
MOTION: Mr. Dunham moved to approve the Budget Statement as presented.
Mr. Van Dorn seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Accounts Payable Report
No motion required.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to enter into Executive Session including District Counsel
and the Executive Director at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Carey seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to return to Regular Session at 7:45.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Staff Reports
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved to approve the Staff Reports as presented.
Mr. Sasso seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved that each member of the Board of Directors has a badge.
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Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Engineering Committee
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to retain
the services of Fuss & O'Neil Technologies, LLC to install The District's new computer
system hardware and software for a not to exceed fee of $12,000, and to charge this
expenditure to the Capital Non-Recurring Account.
Mrs. Konopka seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase a sand cooling screw from Hosokawa Bepex for$24,200 plus shipping.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase a grit screw conveyor from A-Lined Handling Systems for $6,000 plus
shipping.
Mrs. Konopka seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to obtain
the services of Associated Electro-Mechanics, Inc. for $13,000 to repair the Hoffman
blower.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED_ The motion was approved unanimously.
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MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase a valve actuator from Bearing Distributors for $6,500 plus shipping.
Mrs. Konopka seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to contract
with David F. Sullivan Associates to install four (4) patented Ford Hall Algae Sweeps at
$14,000 each for a total amount of$56,000 and to charge this expenditure the to Capital
Non-Recurring Account.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Scalise moved that the Board accepts the Dye Dilution Study Report and
authorize the Executive Director to forward the report to DEP in compliance with the
requirements of The District's NPDES Permit.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Discussion
Motion withdrawn.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to table accepting the Dye Dilution Study report until
everyone has had a opportunity to read it.
Mrs. Konopka seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Finance Committee
MOTION: Mr. Cannamela moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase Microsoft software to upgrade The District's computer network system from
ASAP Software for a not to exceed amount of$10,000 and to charge this expenditure to
the Capital Non-Recurring Account.
Mr. Sasso seconded the motion.
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Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mrs. Konopka abstaining.
MOTION: Mr. Cannamela moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase the necessary hardware and non-Microsoft software to complete the installation
of The District's computer network systems for a not to exceed amount of$27,500, and
to charge this expenditure to the Capital Non-Recurring Account. The hardware and
software shall be purchased from a vendor with the lowest bid price based on the final
selection and quantities of items selected by The District's consultant.
Mr. Sasso seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Cannamela moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase up to five (5) Dell Computers and monitors from Dell Computers for a not to
exceed amount of $6,750, and to charge this expenditure to the Capital Non-Recurring
Account.
Mr. Carey seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Cannamela moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase a spare incinerator expansion joint for a not to exceed amount of$10,500.
Mr. Sasso seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Cannamela moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
purchase two (2) service water pumps from Mechanical Solutions—the only vendor - for
a not to exceed amount of$12,000.
Mr. Van Dorn seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously
Personnel Committee
No report.
Property Management
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No report.
Special Committee on Non-Bargaining Unit Personnel Policy
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved that the Board approve the Non Bargaining Personnel
Policies Manual as presented.
Mr. Carey seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The metion was approved with Mr. Scalise opposed since the
policy does not provide benefits for part time employees.
Counsel's Report
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to approve the Counsel's Report as presented.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Tabled Item Directors'& Officers'Liability Insurance
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to remove from the table the matter of Directors' and
Officers' Insurance.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to withdraw the request to issue insurance for the Directors.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
New Business
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MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to remove from the table the 7:00 p.m. meeting times of the
Board.
Mr. Carey seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to set the meeting times for the February, March, April,
June, July, August, September, October, and November 2002 to 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Scalise seconded the motion.
Discussion
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
Adjournment
MOTION: Mr. Sasso moved to adjourn.
Mr. Cannamela seconded the motion.
RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:30
p.m. at the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut.
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