MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 16, 2006


7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chappell
Roll Call
Present:  Blair, Chappell, McCabe, Reznick, Slucter
Absent: none
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 Slucter, to accept the treasurer’s report for February 16, 2006 as presented.  Motion carried.  Motion by Slucter, second McCabe, to approve payment of $32,523.85 for February bills.  Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2006 regular meeting as written.  Motion carried.
Open to the Public
No comments were received.
Old Business
1.  Spitler reported that raising the level in the wet well at the Lansing Road lift station has reduced some of the cavitation of the pumps and that he will continue to monitor the situation.
2.  Reznick stated that the Joint Sewer Planning Committee has not met since the last Sewer Board meeting.  Parisian suggested removing this item from the agenda until there is activity and the members concurred.  
3.  Parisian reported that both the Village Council and Township Board approved the adoption of the 2006-07 Budget as well as the rate increase.
New Business     
1. Parisian presented a cost analysis worksheet for sludge removal comparing the rates provided by Synagro ($19,088.36) and Allied ($17,288.64).  She explained that the proposals cover the expense to haul 360,000 gallons of sludge which will empty 3 holding tanks.  Parisian noted that both companies can provide better pricing with the larger quantity and that Allied is willing to allow payment in installments.  Discussion followed regarding the amount currently budgeted for sludge removal and other budget items that can be reduced to cover the additional expense.  Motion by Slucter, second Reznick, to approve the contract with Allied for sludge removal as presented.  Motion carried.

Motion by Blair, second Slucter, to adjourn.  Motion carried at 7:16 p.m.