Minutes - Water Pollution Control Authority

741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339

TOWN OF LEDYARD

Water Pollution Control Authority

Meeting Minutes

Chairman

Ed Lynch

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

WORKING DRAFT

7:00 PM

Council Chambers - Hybrid

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II.

ROLL CALL

Board Member Monir Tewfik

Board Member Sharon Wadecki

Chairman Edmond Lynch

Present

Alternate Member James A. Ball

Board Member Terry Jones

Board Member Stanley Juber

Excused

Alternate Member Tony Capon

Alternate Member Jeremy Norris

Alternate

III.

APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES

James Ball appointed a voting member.

IV.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

VI.

APPROVE the WPCA Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 26, 2026.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

APPROVE the WPCA Public Hearing Minutes dated May 26, 2026.

RESULT:

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

APPROVE the WPCA Special Meeting minutes dated June 9, 2026.

RESULT:

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

RESULT:

VII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Operations Report.

Mr. Lynch expressed concern that DPH has not notified SCWA customers of the recent testing

showing elevated PFA's. Mr. Ball suggested having a protocol in case the WPCA ever

encounters abnormal water tests. My Capon noted that water testing is reported in the

Operations report.

Mr. Lynch stated that Mr. Steve Banks will be responsible for Call Before you Dig, and is

working on creating a registry.

Mr. Jones asked if there is list of infrastructure issues including breaks, failures, and other issues,

that can be used to prioritize replacement projects on infrastructure.

Mr. Vince Bartelli from GU stated that there is a list and suggested prioritizing chestnut or Old

Fort. Mr. Jones asked if GU could provide the list so that the WPCA could coordinate road work

being done with public works director Steve Masalin. Mr. Lynch stated costs to WPCA are

reduced when they work with in conjunction with the repaving being done by public works.

Service Correspondence.

Mr. Jones asked why there isn't a service contract for Arcadia yet. Mr. Stammel stated that a BID

waiver was needed by Town Council. Mr. Lynch stated that the WPCA will formally request a

BID waiver for the lead survey from the Town Council.

Aged Reports/Finance.

Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.

Mr. Lynch stated that he has a meeting with the USDA on July 15th at 11a.m. to get additional

information on a grant to line the sewers.

PSR - Steve Banks.

Correspondence from Steve D on TMC violations

Correspondence from Roxanne Maher on approval of water rates.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

MOTION to approve payment to CorrTech inspection of the Holmberg System 5,000 gallon

underground surge tank, CorrTech proposal 18318, dated March 23, 2026, not to exceed $5,000

up to 5 paint samples analyzed if requested.

NO ACTION

RESULT:

MOTION to request a BID waiver from the Town Council for the inspection of the Holmberg

System 5000 gallon underground tank.

This was Approved and so declared.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

James A. Ball

SECONDER:

AYE

Tewfik Wadecki Lynch Ball Jones

Juber

EXCUSED

Discussion and possible action pertaining to EG Homes Presentation and Revised Commitment

Letter

Chris Oliveira of EG Shoreline reviewed the commitment letter regarding the sewer and water

agreement for the 76-unit town home application that has been submitted for 1947 Center

Groton Road. Mr. Oliveira stated there will be 76 meters, one for each unit.

The authority raised the concern that if there was to be a leak on the private property who would

be responsible, as there was an issue previously where an owner refused to fix the leak, costing

the WPCA money. Mr. Olivera explained that there will be 76 curb stops and it would be written

in the HOA bylaws that the WPCA has the authority to shut the water off until the problem is

fixed.

Mr. Jones stated that he wants to ensure that there is language in the bylaws stating the HOA is

responsible for any issues downstream of the isolation between the 16" main and the 6" main

and anything from the isolation valve into the home is the responsibility of the homeowner. Mr.

Oliveria stated that he can put that in writing and has a similar agreement with Westerly Water.

Mr. Lynch asked if they only have one hydrant, Mr. Oliveira answered yes, and it had been

approved with the fire chief. Mr. Lynch stated that there is a Hydrant fee and the HOA will be

responsible for flagging it during the winter.

Mr. Ball asked who owned the meters, Mr. Oliveria answered the WPCA owns the meters. Mr.

Lynch explained if there is an issue with the meter, that would be the responsibility of the

WPCA.

Mr. Lynch asked if there was a correction to the plan to ensure the separation of water and

sewer. Mr. Oliveira stated that there will be a grinder pump station in the back and the water will

come in through the front of the building. Mr. Lynch stated if there were issues with the grinder

pump it would be the responsibility of the HOA.

Mr. Ball stated that it should be in writing that the WPCA has the authority to shut off water for

non-payment, Mr. Oliveira stated that could be added to the commitment letter.

The authority agreed to have Mr. Lynch sign the E.G. Shoreline Commitment letter with the

following updates; add that WPCA has the authority to shut off water due to non-payment,

change the meter size from 8" to 6", and change the language from "most efficient cost effective

to EG Shoreline" to ensure language that is inclusive of the best interest of both EG Shoreline

and WPCA.

MOTION to approve the water extension agreement with E.G. Shoreline with the 3 edits noted.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

AYE

Tewfik Wadecki Lynch Ball Jones

Juber

EXCUSED

Lead Survey Loan Update

Ms. Wadecki asked how the loan from the town would be paid as it hasn't been budgeted for.

Mr. Lynch stated that it would have to come out of the miscellaneous line. Mr. Stammel stated

that he would recommend making a motion to create a line in next year's budget for this project

and requesting funds from accounts that are underutilized.

Mr. Lynch stated the loan is for $216,000, however it may be less if grant funding from the state

is awarded.

Ms. Wadecki suggested an action item for next month's meeting naming the line to be added to

next year's budget.

Any Other Old Business to Come Before the Authority.

None.

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and possible action regarding the water rate structure to be proposed to SCWA.

Mr. Lynch stated that SCWA stated if the rate the WPCA proposes to SCWA is too high, then

SCWA will turn customers over to WPCA. The authority discussed the pros and cons of taking

over the SCWA customers.

Ms. Wadecki expressed the importance of thinking of the costs to WPCA associated with

providing water to the SCWA customers when proposing a rate to SCWA.

A discussion was had about the need to upgrade the meter. Mr. Stamel stated that WPCA could

work with Groton Utilities on that and then charge fee for fee to SCWA.

After a lengthy decision the authority agreed on charging SCWA 20% above the rate WPCA

pays Groton Utilities for water which will provide approximately $20,000 of revenue per year

for WPCA.

MOTION to propose to SCWA a fixed water rate of 20% over the cost WPCA pays Groton

Utilities per gallon.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Sharon Wadecki

RESULT:

MOVER:

Edmond Lynch

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Lynch Ball Jones

Juber

AYE

EXCUSED

MOTION to upgrade the SCWA meter from 2" to 6" to be billed to SCWA at cost.

This was Approved and so declared.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

MOTION to approve The Day invoice #d01116485 dated May 15, 2026, in the amount of

$365.55 for the publication of the legal notice for the WPCA public hearing.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Lynch Ball Jones

Juber

AYE

EXCUSED

Any Other New Business to Come Before the Authority.

None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION to adjourn at 8:22 p.m.

This was Approved and so declared.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Sharon Wadecki

RESULT:

MOVER:

Edmond Lynch

SECONDER:

Juber

EXCUSED

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