MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
November 17, 2005
7:01 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chappell
Roll Call
Present: Blair, Chappell, Reznick
Absent: McCabe, Slucter
Also Present: Mike Spitler, WWTP Operator; Denise Parisian, Village Manager; Art
St. Clair, Township Supervisor; Betsy Kelly, Recording Secretary
Treasurer’s Report/Bills
Motion by Blair, second Reznick, to accept the treasurer’s report for November
17, 2005 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Reznick, second Blair,
to approve payment of $15,922.10 for November bills. Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second Blair, to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2005
regular meeting as written. Motion carried.
Open to the Public
No comments were received.
Old Business
1. Blair stated that there was nothing new to report on the remaining sewer
connection at 9995 Billwood Hwy.
2. Spitler reported that there has been no further information from Smith
and Loveless regarding the operational issues at the Lansing Road lift station
and Don Heck is attempting to make contact with the company.
3. Spitler reported that John Harper has not yet repaired the scum line
on the new clarifier. Spitler also noted that the DEQ has required an operating
plan for servicing the septic haulers at the WWTP and copies of the plan will
be available at the Village and Township Offices.
4. Reznick stated that the next meeting of the Joint Sewer Task Force will
be December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. and that Dewitt is currently working on the
research project.
5. Alexis Millisor, Windmill Truck Stop Manager, requested retention of
monthly sewer service billing for a six month period due to extraordinary cash
flow constraints which are causing a financial hardship. Parisian mentioned
that this is the largest customer on the system and they have maintained a good
payment history. Discussion followed regarding allowances for special conditions
and working with all customers during the transition to quarterly billing.
Motion by Reznick, second Blair to accept monthly payments from the Windmill Truck
Stop for the next six months without the imposition of late fees. Motion
carried unanimously, McCabe and Slucter absent.
New Business
1. Chappell initiated discussion of the Michigan Horse Park proposal.
Parisian noted that Mr. Lange was not in attendance to represent the request despite
the fact that two communications were forwarded regarding this meeting.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding current capacity; transfer of REU’s;
lack of a real plan from the developer for handling sewage; and establishing a
process for the review of expansion requests. Members agreed that Mr. Lange
should be directed to the Windsor Township Board for more information about options
for sewer service for the parcel in question.
2. Parisian solicited input on development of the 2006-07 budget.
She suggested retaining KGS for the next year to continue work on the collection
system and provide additional training for Spitler. Discussion followed
regarding development of a transition plan for hiring a new employee. Parisian
also stated that this budget incorporates grounds work and maintenance covered
by the DPW in exchange for use of the WWTP facilities.
3. Parisian initiated discussion of Slucter’s lack of attendance explaining
that the by-laws provide for a member’s removal after 3 consecutive
unexcused absences and that this evening’s meeting brings Slucter to that
point. Blair stated that he will speak to Slucter.
Motion Reznick, by second Blair, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:59 p.m.
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