MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
December 21, 2006
7:01 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Chappell
Roll Call
Present: Blair, Chappell, Marsh, Reznick, Slucter
Absent: none
Also Present: Denise Parisian, Village Manager; Art St. Clair, Township
Supervisor; Mike Spitler, WWTP Operator; Betsy Kelly, Recording
Secretary
Treasurer’s Report/Bills
Motion by Blair, second Reznick, to accept the treasurer’s report for
December 21, 2006 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by
Reznick, second Marsh, to approve payment of $20,265.16 for December
21, 2006 bills. Motion carried.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second Blair, to approve the minutes of the November
16, 2006 regular meeting as written. Motion carried.
Open to the Public
No comments were received.
Old Business
1. Parisian noted that Village representatives met with the
Village attorney regarding the proposed processes for transfer of REUs
and system expansion, and that comments should be available for the
next Sewer Board meeting. 2. Chappell presented the
Amendment to the Utilities Agreement which was approved by both Windsor
Township and the Village of Dimondale for eight lots owned by Dan
McCabe within Hill’n Hollow and two adjacent lots. Motion by
Slucter, second Marsh, to accept the amendment as presented.
Discussion followed regarding whether or not the Sewer Board needs to
vote on the amendment; the scope of the proposed project; and
inspections for the new extended sewer lines. McCabe agreed to
contact Spitler when Wolverine Engineers performs the site
inspections. Slucter moved to withdraw the motion on the table
and Marsh withdrew his support.
3. Chappell distributed copies of a memorandum regarding his
thoughts on issues related to the Agreement and its amendment for
member consideration.
New Business
1. Parisian provided a line by line review of the proposed
2007-08 Budget and answered questions. Parisian noted the
following highlights: no proposed rate increase; retain services of
Hughes Inc.; and upgrade the UV system for $25,000.00. Spitler
stated that the UV system has not been functioning properly and
requires replacment to insure that the plant is able to meet current
permit requirements. Spitler explained that engineering for the
project will be approximately $3,000.00 and system upgrades of
$20,000.00 plus some electrical work will result in the
installation of one bank of lights capable of treating the current
daily flow. He noted that the original banks will be retained and
additional components may be added as needed. Parisian presented
copies of the Rate Study for member review noting that the study
identifies a new rate of $25.00 per REU to cover operations, equipment
replacement and capital improvements. Parisian stated that a rate
increase is not proposed at this time because she would like to
suggest a complete financial review of the Sewer Fund by Tom Traciak
for long range planning and funding purposes. She went on to
state that the fund is predicted to grow without a rate increase but
not at a satisfactory rate due to the planned capital purchase.
The Members agreed on employing the use of consultants for analyzing
the future funding of the plant. Parisian will speak to Traciak
after the first of the year and will prepare final budget documents for
the January meeting .
2. Spitler provided an update on the repairs to the Creyts Road
lift station noting that Ron Justice of JK Inc., has identified
problems with the bubbler system components and the pressure
switch.
Motion by Reznick, second Blair, to adjourn. Motion carried at
8:12 p.m.