741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339

TOWN OF LEDYARD

Water Pollution Control Authority

Meeting Minutes

Chairman

Ed Lynch

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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 Twefik

Board Member Sharon Wadecki

Board Member Terry Jones

Present

Board Member Stanley Juber

Board Member Edmond Lynch

Alternate Member James A. Ball

Alternate Member Tony Capon

Alternate Member Jeremy Norris

Non-voting

Also in attendance:

Bill Saums, Town Councilor

Mauricio Duarte, GU General Foreman Water Operations

Tina Daniels, GU Customer Service General Manager

Aaron Brooks , GU General Manager of Business Development

III.

APPOINTMENTS OF ALTERNATES

Not needed.

IV.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS

None present.

VI.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting Minutes from June 27, 2023.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Terry Jones

SECONDER:

Twefik Jones Juber Lynch Ball

AYE

Norris

EXCUSED

ABSTAIN

Wadecki

VII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE.

Operations Report.

GU monthly report.

GU Communication from July 20, 2023, regarding the Holmberg tank, Ledyard Center tank

and Seabury Ave.

SCWA Service area Map.

CorrTech proposal for washout, spot cleaning and ROV inspection of the Fairway Drive

Hydropillar.

Ledyard PWS ID: CT0727091 response.

Painting the top of the Ledyard Center Tank is scheduled for August. Chairman Lynch asked if

there was a fixed date. Maurice Duarte replied August 14, 2023.

Chairman Lynch asked if Mr. Duarte is still seeking quotes for the inspection of the Holmberg

tank, he replied that GU received one quote and is still seeking two more.

Routine flushing of specific hydrants and blow‐offs is being conducted to lower water age in

both the Ledyard Center and Gales Ferry systems, as part of efforts to maintain the lowest

TTHM levels possible in both systems.

Chairman Lynch asked if there was an alert on one of the Town's water samples. Mr. Duarte

answered that two of the lead samples came back positive. GU has written a response to the

DPH showing that they are in compliance with what they need to do next, which is notifying the

customer within 24 hours and retaking the samples. GU is working on the explanation to DPH.

DISCUSSED

RESULT:

Service Correspondence.

None.

Aged Reports/Finance.

No comments.

Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.

Mr. Jones said that sewer report looks how he would expect it to look at the end of July but he

doesn't understand why the water budget still as items over 100% usage.

DISCUSSED

RESULT:

PSR - Steve Banks.

The motor starter for one of the new skid mount sewer pumps burned up because the wiring

came loose during transit from the manufacturer. A replacement starter has been ordered by the

manufacturer. Chairman Lynch said the pump is still operating, although at a reduced rate.

The starter needed to be replaced at the Lakeside pump station.

DISCUSSED

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

RESULT:

Ledyard Center Trail and Sewer Line Project status proceeding to a spring construction start

continued.

The WPCA has received no word on when the multi-modal trail and sewer line extension can

proceed, but Steve Masalin, Public Works Director reported that he believes SECOG has

completed its approval process. DOT has another turn at it from a funding standpoint, after

which it will be ready to bid.

Rules and Regulation review and possible changes continued.

Ms. Wadecki thinks the policy needs to more accurately explain that only sewer can receive

relief, that water charges cannot be adjusted. In extreme cases a water charge may be reviewed

but that is an exception. Chairman Lynch said he will modify the policy and present it the

Authority during the August meeting.

ACTION ITEM:

Update Water/Sewer relief policy.

CONTINUE

RESULT:

Route 12/Baldwin Hill Road hydrant relocation.

Status on recent public hearing held on July 13, 2023.

Chairman Lynch said the well was fracked, he believes it was successful and there is no need to

consider a water main extension for now.

COMPLETED

RESULT:

Cost of Service quote review and discussion.

Ian Stammel, Assistant Finance Director told Chairman Lynch he doesn't believe the WPCA has

money freed up to fund this endeavor. Ms. Wadecki said if the Authority wants to seriously

consider completing the Cost of Service Study then the WPCA needs to know how to fund it.

Mr. Jones said he doesn't believe the funds should come from the Capital account; clarification

is needed from Finance. Chairman Lynch will speak with Mr. Stammel and report his findings

during the August meeting.

ACTION ITEM:

Chairman Lynch will discuss the funding options with Ian Stammel, Assistant Finance Director.

CONTINUE

RESULT:

Any Other Old Business to come before the Authority.

None.

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to APPROVE Groton Utilities invoice #23512 dated June 30, 2023, in the amount of

$1065.43, for labor from May 25, 2023, through June 30, 2023.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Twefik Wadecki Jones Juber Lynch Ball

AYE

Motion to APPROVE Groton Utilities invoice #23339 dated March 31, 2023, in the amount of

$235.00, for materials and services billed on March 17, 2023.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Twefik Wadecki Jones Juber Lynch Ball

AYE

Any Other New Business to come before the Authority.

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to ADJOURN the Regular meeting at 7:32 p.m.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Sharon Wadecki

RESULT:

MOVER:

Stanley Juber

SECONDER:

Twefik Wadecki Jones Juber Lynch Ball

AYE

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Town.