Dimondale/Windsor Wastewater Treatment Plant
March 19, 2009
7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Blair
Present: Blair, Chappell, Reznick, Rich, Slucter Absent: None Also Present: Denise Parisian, Village Manager; Mike Spitler, WWTP Operator
Treasurer’s Reports/Bills
Motion by Reznick, second Chappell, to accept the treasurer’s report for February 19, 2009 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Reznick, second Slucter, to accept the treasurer’s report for February 28, 2009 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Reznick, second Chappell, to approve payment of $38,208.32 for February 19, 2009 bills. Parisian noted that approximately $6,500 in bills related to the main break are included. Motion carried. Motion by Rich, second Reznick, to approve payment of $29,506.32 for February 29, 2009 bills. Motion carried.
Motion by Reznick, second Rich, to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2009 regular meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Open to the Public
No comments were received.
Spitler reported on the following items: the January 27th main break in front of 250 S. Bridge which involved replacing a ten-foot section of eight-inch pipe; repair of the generator at the plant which included replacing the block heater and batteries; repair of the generator at the Lansing Rd. lift station which required replacing the circuit board; and repair of the well at the plant.
1. Parisian updated the Board Members regarding the stimulus program. She explained that projects have been selected for 2009, however it appears that there will be a second
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round of funding for 2010 with applications due by July 1 . She went on to note that the funding vehicle for this purpose is the State Revolving Fund which requires significant engineering in addition to bonding which is a considerable cost to the applicant. Parisian stated that the funds will be in the form of a partially forgiven loan and she has been unable to confirm what level of forgiveness will be considered. She added that she is waiting to hear from Tom Traciak with more information in this regard and reiterated that an application cannot be considered without a design and permit for the work.
2. Parisian initiated a discussion of the engineering design for the pipe in the river. Motion by Rich, second Slucter, to proceed with Wolverine Engineers for engineering of the pipe project. Parisian stated that the estimated cost for this work is $12,000 and spoke in support of completing the design given the possibility of applying for stimulus funds and the potential emergency nature of this repair. Discussion followed. Rich amended the motion to limit spending for this purpose to not more than $15,000. Motion carried.
3. Blair reported that the Township Board approved the new budget and rate increase. Chappell reported that the Village Council did the same.
No new business was reported.
Motion by Reznick, second Slucter, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:55 p.m.