MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING August 17, 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 reports for July 20, 2006 and August 17, 2006 as presented.  Motion carried.  Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to approve payment of $36,089.59 for July 15, 2006 bills and $22,854.70 for August 17, 2006 bills.  Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second McCabe, to approve the minutes of the June 15, 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 signed and provided copies to the Board.  
2.  Chappell presented a written opinion from Tom Hitch, attorney for the Village of Dimondale, addressing the transfer of RE’s and referencing a sample process from Garret County, Maryland.  Slucter stated that the Township does not have anything new to report on the transfer of RE’s but Dick Robinson, attorney for Windsor Township, should probably have something ready for the October meeting.  Lengthy discussion followed regarding attorney attendance at the next meeting; retaining an independent attorney to represent the Sewer Board; and transfer of RE’s.  Chappell suggested that the members thoroughly read the opinion from Hitch and be prepared to share questions at the next meeting.  Blair questioned whether McCabe’s previous RE transfer request could be handled at this time with a short agreement to amend the district.  Reznick stressed the importance of establishing a process for this and subsequent requests to maintain the integrity of the waste water system.  Additional discussion ensued relevant to implementing a process for the transfer of RE’s both within and outside of districts and merging different visions for the best operation of the sewer plant and collection system.
New Business     
1.  Spitler presented the plans for Jacaranda Estates Phase III for member review.  Parisian reiterated that these types of plans should be reviewed by the Sewer Board before being submitted to the State for the 451 Permit.


Motion by Blair, second Reznick, to adjourn.  Motion carried at 7:52 p.m.