May 1, 2023; noting that the feed pump was part of the Ledyard Center Sewer Line
Extension Project
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Ledyard Center Sewer Line Extension Project - WPCA Chairman Ed Lynch
addressed the Ledyard Center Sewer Line Extension Project noting that the sewer line
would run from the High School to Ledyard Center (along Route 214/Route 117 to
Colonel Ledyard Highway) and would construct an estimated 2,450 linear feet of
sewer line. He stated the sewer line would support additional economic development
behind the former Ledyard Center School, as well as support existing businesses in
Ledyard Center. He stated the new Developments would spread the costs to operate
the Wastewater Treatment Facility over a larger number of sewer customers.
New Developments - WPCA Chairman Ed Lynch noted that the Planning & Zoning
Commission has indicated that the Habitat for Humanity 35 - 40 Affordable Homes
Project planned for Colby Drive would be coming forward soon, noting that Habitat
for Humanity were finishing up a project in Norwich and would be turning their
attention this project in Ledyard. He stated the piping would be installed along Route
117 while they were constructing the Multi-Model Pathway. Therefore, he stated to
avoid tearing up a newly paved road that he would like to have the T and Stub
installed for the Colby Drive Project.
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Water Operations Budget:
Water Operations: $1,518,724.32 no increase over the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget.
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Groton Utilities Water Operations Contract - WPCA Chairman Ed Lynch stated the
town entered into a new three-year contract with Groton Utilities and that the cost
decreased.
Water Purchase Agreement - Mr. Lynch explained that the Water Purchase
Agreement was separate from the price of water.
ü Account #50501663-54110 Route 12 - $257,576 no change
ü Account #50501663-54115 Route 117 - $252,514 no change
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Account #50590991-59305 $130,000 - Capital Non-Recurring Account - Councilor
Saums stated that he was pleased that the WPCA has again this year allocated
$130,000 to their Capital Non-Recurring Account for future maintenance costs.
Ledyard Center Water Storage Tank Maintenance - WPCA Chairman Ed Lynch
stated the Contractor has been hired to paint the roof of the Route 117 Water Storage
Tank, noting that the work was scheduled to start work in April or May. He also
stated the WPCA has the funding to pain the top of Water Storage Tank set aside in
their Capital Account
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Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority (SCWA) Well in Ledyard Center - WPCA
Chairman Ed Lynch stated that SCWA was looking to add a new SCWA Ledyard
Division Well that would be located across the street from the Ledyard Center Water
Storage Tank. He explained that the State required that SCWA control a 150-foot
radius around each well; which would come onto town property where the Route 117
Ledyard Center Water Storage Tank was located. He stated the WPCA has requested
a meeting with the Department of Public Health (DPH); however, he stated to-date
they have not heard back from DPH to schedule a meeting. He stated the WPCA
questioned why the Department of Public Health (DPH) would approve an expansion
of SCWA’s existing failing well in the shadow of Ledyard’s Water Storage Tank for
a number of reasons. Chairman Dombrowski stated the Town Council has not
received a formal request from SCWA.