MINUTES OF DIMONDALE/WINDSOR SEWER BOARD REGULAR MEETING
September 20, 2007
7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Blair
Roll Call
Present: Blair, Chappell, Reznick, Rich
Absent: Slucter
Motion by Chappell, second Reznick, to excuse the absence of
Slucter. Motion carried.
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 Reznick, second Chappell, to accept the treasurer’s report
for September 20, 2007 as presented. Motion carried. Motion
by Reznick, second Chappell, to approve payment of $70,736.63 for
September 20, 2007 bills. Motion carried. Parisian
presented quarterly financial reports for member review.
Minutes
Motion by Reznick, second Rich, to approve the minutes of the August
16, 2007 regular meeting as written. Motion carried.
Open to the Public
Art St. Clair, Windsor Township Supervisor, reported on the pending
ownership transfer of property located at 7262 Lansing Road and
confirmed that the Sewer Board will have an opportunity soon to review
the site plan with respect to the REU usage calculations.
Superintendent’s Report
Spitler reported on the following: completion of sludge hauling and a
recommendation from the contractor to empty all four tanks next year to
effect some repairs; effective handling of the August 29th extended
power outage; successful installation of the upgraded UV system; and
initiation of engineering for future reconstruction of the portion of
the main in the Grand River. Spitler also explained that a
conversation with Dianne Carlson, MDEQ, revealed that the issuance of
the NPDES permit for the WWTP which expires on October 1, 2007 may be
delayed. Carlson noted that the implementation of a mercury
testing requirement may effect the permit as well as potential changes
to the phosphorous discharge limits. Spitler noted that the
mercury testing issue is being researched by Hughes Inc., and that a
new phosphorous limit may result in the use of more chemicals in the
treatment process.
Old Business
1. Blair suggested tabling the REU transfer policy issue until
Township Board Members have had a chance to review the document with
the Township attorney. Motion by Reznick, second Chappell, to
table discussion until the next meeting. Motion carried.
New Business
1. Blair initiated discussion on development of a policy
regulating bathrooms in accessory buildings. Parisian explained
that a request has been received from a property owner for permission
to establish sewer service in an accessory building and a review of the
existing ordinance indicates that this use is not addressed for tap
fees or usage charges. Parisian indicated that the Eaton County
Building Department has experienced an increase in this type of
use/construction. Discussion followed regarding possible
additional charges; a comparison with the addition of a bathroom in a
residence; the increase in the intensity of the use for certain home
occupations; and the only existing bathroom in an accessory building
which is charged at .5 RE’s related to the history of separate uses on
the property (532 E. Jefferson). Blair suggested that the members
review options and be prepared to discuss the issue further at the next
meeting.
2. Rich solicited information from the Board regarding Township
bonds; tap charges; and financing infrastructure upgrades in an
effort to increase his understanding as a new member.
Motion by Reznick, second Chappell, to adjourn. Motion carried at 8:45 p.m.