Dimondale/Windsor Wastewater Treatment Plant

SEWER BOARD MINUTES

July 16, 2009

7:02 p.m. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Blair

Roll Call

Present: Blair, Chappell, Rich Absent: Reznick, Slucter Also Present: Denise Parisian, Village Manager; Betsy Kelly, Recording Secretary; Mike Spitler, WWTP Operator Parisian explained that Reznick called to excuse his absence. Blair stated that Slucter may be in attendance and that an earlier email communication had been unclear.

Treasurer’s Reports/Bills

Motion by Rich, second Chappell, to accept the treasurer’s report for June 18, 2009 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Chappell, second Rich, to accept the treasurer’s report for July 16, 2009 as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Chappell, second Rich, to approve payment of $28,305.47 for June 18, 2009 bills. Motion carried. Motion by Rich, second Chappell, to approve payment of $21,019.62 for July 16, 2009 bills. Motion carried.

Minutes

Motion by Rich, second Chappell, to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2009 regular meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Open to the Public

Jim Hein Jr., 530 W. Jefferson St., questioned the use of wind generators at the plant. Discussion followed regarding the condition of the windmill at the WWTP that is intended to provide back-up power for Building 400.

Superintendent’s Report

Spitler reported on the following items: installation of the new flow meter; completion of the decant pump repair; and the planned removal of trees from the outfall easement on July 23 and 24 .

Old Business

1. Parisian stated that there is nothing new to report on the engineering for the main in the river.

2. Parisian presented preliminary numbers for the Canal Road main replacement. Spitler noted that a conversation with Blair Ballou, Eaton County Road Commission, revealed that engineering on this project is not yet available and the road project is not expected to go before 2011. Discussion followed on funding issues.

New Business

1. Blair presented a recommendation from the Windsor Township Board to appoint Duane Stiles to the Sewer Board for a two-year term to expire in July 2011. Blair stated that the Township Board also reappointed Blair and Slucter for two-year terms. Motion by Chappell, second Rich, to approve the appointment of Duane Stiles to the Sewer Board until July 2011. Motion carried.

2. Rich questioned the possibility of treating waste water for Delta Township if there was a need. Parisian stated that it would require an agreement between Windsor Township and Delta Township.

3. Parisian suggested holding the September meeting at the plant and the members agreed.

4. Blair thanked Rich for his service to the Board.

Motion by Rich second Chappell, to adjourn. Motion carried at 7:26 p.m.