MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
May 18, 2006
7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chappell
Roll Call
Present: Blair, McCabe, Reznick, Chappell
Absent: Slucter (excused)
Also Present: Mike Spitler, WWTP Operator; Art St. Clair, Township
Supervisor; Betsy Kelly, Recording Secretary
Treasurer’s Report/Bills
Motion by Blair, second McCabe, to accept the treasurer’s report for
May 18, 2006 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by
Reznick, second McCabe, to approve payment of $41,919.09 for May 18,
2006 bills. Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second Blair, to approve the minutes of the April
20, 2006 regular meeting as written. Motion carried.
Open to the Public
No comments were received.
Old Business
1. Parisian explained that the contracts for Steve Ball and Matt
Steinberg needed additional editing by staff and that both parties will
evaluate the revised documents at a meeting on May 19th with attorney
review to follow.
2. Blair suggested tabling the discussion on fractional RE’s and
the transfer of RE’s until more information is available from both
attorneys. The Members agreed to revisit the issue at the next
meeting.
New Business
1. Parisian introduced Tim and Heide Everett, 371 Elm St., as
representatives of a request to establish a sewer connection for a
vacant lot on E. Hamilton Street. Parisian explained that a sewer
main does not run down that section of Hamilton Street. and that the
Everett’s are proposing a private connection similar to the one granted
at 367 E. Hamilton St. T. Everett explained that he would like to
connect 95 feet of 4" residential sewer from the future lot line to the
6" sewer line currently servicing his property at 371 Elm St. allowing
for potential construction in the future. Everett noted that the
sewer would be constructed by Verlinde Construction and would have the
appropriate pipe, fittings and clean-outs as established by the
ordinance and building codes. He also stated that although there
is no immediate construction pending, he would like to perform the work
now to allow completion of landscaping at his residence. Spitler
stated that he had contacted both Wind Barry of the Barry-Eaton Health
Department and John Gross, Eaton County Plumbing Inspector, and neither
had any objection to the proposal. Parisian stated that the
request is similar to one the Board granted in 2004 for Pete Kogut at
367 E. Hamilton St. noting that this will place responsibility for
these sewer lines upon private owners and any resulting disputes
concerning these lines will become civil matters. McCabe
suggested that the Everetts record the easement at the Register of
Deeds Office for the protection of everyone involved. T. Everett
concurred. Parisian stated that this approval does not guarantee
other approvals needed for the future development of this lot. T.
Everett agreed with this understanding also. Motion by McCabe,
second Reznick, to approve the request from Tim and Heide Everett for a
sewer connection on E. Hamilton St. as proposed, contingent upon
recording of documentation at the Register of Deeds Office.
Motion carried.
2. Parisian suggested leaving the discussion of the Sewer Board
By-Laws on the agenda for the next meeting for discussion when the full
group is present.
3. Spitler reported that sludge removal has been completed and
that three tanks were emptied at a cost higher than the original
budget, emphasizing that originally only two tanks were budgeted.
Parisian explained that the contractor pressed for the additional
gallons and it is in the best interest of the plant to empty three of
the four tanks at this time. Spitler also noted that the
decanting tanks have been inspected and two valves are in need of
repair.
Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:33 p.m.