SC Minutes
Burrillville Sewer Commission
Regular Meeting of February 14, 2017
Board Room of the BWWTF
Members Present: William A. Andrews – Chairman
Russell Fontaine – Secretary
Wayne G. Barber – Commission Member
Member(s) Absent: Richard Nolan – Vice Chairman
Also Present: Timothy Kane – Attorney for the Commission
James J. Geremia – Consulting Engineer
John E. Martin III – Superintendent
Stacey Richard – Office Manager
Mr. Andrews opened the meeting at 6:30 PM.
Agenda Item – The question of accepting the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2017; and the question of dispensing with the reading of said Minutes.
Voted – Mr. Kane suggested a slight change in the wording of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2017. Mr. Fontaine made a motion to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2017 with the changes made. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Public Comment – None
RI Infrastructure Bank – Account #BSC-15A – loan status update as of January 31, 2017.
Mr. Barber made a motion to table the loan status update until next month. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
Correspondence:
17-02-01 – Letter from David Fontes, Burrillville School Department, requesting to install a water meter on a dedicated water line used for irrigation and BEC summer play at the Steere Farm Elementary School so that usage can be abated from future sewer bills.
Mr. Martin stated that the Commission has previously received similar requests from business owners. All prior requests have been denied. Mr. Barber made a motion to send a letter to Mr. Fontes stating that the request has been denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
Old Business:
Update on property located at 2140 Bronco Highway. Homeowners were granted a six (6) month extension to submit a plan to tie the property into the sanitary sewer system at the August 9, 2016 Commission meeting.
Ms. Richards stated that no plan has been submitted at this time. The Burrillville Sewer Commission office has not heard from the property owners or their attorney. Mr. Kane stated that he will contact the attorney to notify him that the owners must submit a plan to tie in to the sanitary sewer system. The owners are scheduled to appear in court on March 21, 2017. Mr. Fontaine made a motion to table this matter indefinitely. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Invoices:
JWC Environmental Inv. #84718 in the amount of $9,095.00 for the purchase of a muffin monster cutter cartridge (approved at the January 10, 2017 meeting) – Fund 8300.
Mr. Barber made a motion to pay JWC Environmental Inv. #84718 in the amount of $9,095.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #2 in the amount of $10,771.92 for services rendered in connection with the shop drawing review and sewer connection inspection services for the Greenridge Development – Fund 8200.
Mr. Barber made a motion to pay James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #2 in the amount of $10,771.92. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #3 in the amount of $91.11 for services rendered in connection with house lateral inspections – Fund 8100.
Mr. Barber made a motion to pay James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #3 in the amount of $91.11. the motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #1 in the amount of $197.02 for documents review rendered in connection with the DPW Proposed Public Works Facility – Fund 8200.
Mr. Barber made a motion to pay James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #1 in the amount of $197.02. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #2 in the amount of $197.02 for plan review rendered in connection with the DPW Proposed Public Works Facility – Fund 8200.
Mr. Barber made a motion to pay James J. Geremia & Assoc., Inc. Inv. #2 in the amount of $197.02. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
Engineer’s Report:
Phosphorous/Copper Project Status Report of Construction – Minutes of Job Meeting No. 19
Minutes of Job Meeting No. 20
Mr. Geremia stated that the filters and cones are now complete. Aeration tank #1 has been tested and ran for the duration of testing. Final settling tank #1 has been placed back in service. New computers are being installed. The goal is to complete all work associated with the existing plant by the end of April 2017. The focus will then be placed on the Nexom equipment. There was some discussion on this matter. Mr. Fontaine made a motion to accept the Engineer’s Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Attorney’s Report:
Status of properties not connected to the sanitary sewer system.
Mr. Kane stated that the Perry’s of 2140 Bronco Highway have a court date scheduled for March 21, 2017.
Mr. Kane has been unable to reach anyone regarding the Glendale Methodist Church properties. He has been unable to determine the person responsible for the Church property. Mr. Kane will contact Mr. Raymond, the Town of Burrillville Building Official, to obtain information regarding ownership of the property. Mr. Fontaine made a motion to accept the Attorney’s Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Superintendent’s Report:
Report for the month of January, 2017
Financial Report
Mr. Fontaine made a motion to receive and file the Superintendent’s Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Sewer Use/Sewer Assessment Write-Offs –
Mr. Fontaine made a motion to approve all abatements as presented by Ms. Richard, in the amount of $53,858.11. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barber. All in favor, so voted.
Adjournment:
Mr. Barber made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fontaine. All in favor, so voted.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jacqueline Batalon
Financial Aide