MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 15, 2006


7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chappell
Roll Call
Present:  Blair, Chappell, McCabe, Reznick, Slucter
Absent: none
Also Present: Denise Parisian, Village Manager; 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 June 15, 2006 as presented.  Motion carried.  Motion by Slucter, second Reznick, to approve payment of $16,740.47 for June 15, 2006 bills.  Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to approve the minutes of the May 18, 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 have been reviewed by the attorney with minimal changes and forwarded to both individuals for their final review. 
2.  Blair stated that the Township does not have anything new to report on the transfer of RE’s and Parisian noted that representatives from the Village met with the attorney and expect some communication in the next month.  The Members agreed to revisit the issue at the next meeting.
New Business    
1.  Parisian introduced a request from Harold Royston for a sewer cap and cessation of billing for 422 Creyts Road.  Spitler explained that a physical inspection of the premises revealed that the toilet and sink have both been removed from this location but the actual access to the sewer has not been permanently sealed.  Discussion followed regarding the need to demonstrate permanent capping to insure that the use has been blocked.  Spitler will contact John Gross from Eaton County and Mr. Royston on possible options for successfully capping this site.  Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to approve the discontinuance of sewer billing for 422 Creyts Road contingent upon confirmed proper capping by the property owner.  Motion carried.        
2.  Spitler and Parisian reported on the force main repair that occurred on May 31, 2006 on Jefferson Street in front of the Lions Park.  They noted that the leak was discovered in the very early stages, contractors were mobilized and the situation was resolved within a few hours with the assistance from the entire Public Works Department.  Parisian also stated that a report has been filed with the DEQ.
3.  Chappell initiated discussion on the request from Dan McCabe for an amendment to sewer district #2.  St. Clair requested that a completely new district be formed rather than amending an existing district.  Blair noted that the Township is still waiting to hear from their attorney regarding the legality of RE transfers and Parisian noted that the Village attorney is researching the issue as well as developing a process for board review.  Significant discussion occurred regarding the RE transfer issue.  Slucter called for a point of order noting that the discussion had digressed from the original issue.  Parisian reminded the members that they are charged with successfully overseeing the operation of the sewer system and the direction should always be toward what is best for all users on the system.  McCabe requested a voting abstention.  Motion by Reznick, second Slucter to grant a voting abstention to McCabe on this issue.  Motion carried.  Motion by Reznick, second Blair, to table the request for the amendment to sewer district #2 until a process has been developed pending information from the attorneys and development of a process.  Motion carried.
4.  Parisian requested that members review the By-Laws and be prepared for discussion at the next meeting.  Motion by McCabe, second Reznick, to table discussion on the By-Laws until the next meeting.  Slucter suggested that the discussion of the By-Laws will actually be part of the review of the Utilities Agreement and the process for the transfer of RE’s and suggested that all components be handled at the same time.  McCabe withdrew his motion to table the issue and Reznick withdrew his support.  Members will revisit the issues when the attorneys have submitted their opinions.  

Motion by Blair, second Reznick, to adjourn.  Motion carried at 8:14 p.m.