741 Colonel Ledyard Highway

Ledyard, Connecticut 06339

TOWN OF LEDYARD

Water Pollution Control Authority

Meeting Minutes

Chairman

Ed Lynch

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

6:30 PM

Council Chambers - Hybrid

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Lynch at 6:30 p.m.

II.

ROLL CALL

Board Member Monir Tewfik

Board Member Sharon Wadecki

Board Member Stanley Juber

Board Member Edmond Lynch

Alternate Member Tony Capon

Alternate Member James A. Ball

Alternate Member Jeremy Norris

Board Member Terry Jones

Present

Excused

Jeremy Norris was present via Zoom.

Also in attendance:

Mauricio Duarte, GU General Foreman Water Operations.

III.

APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES

Jim Ball was appointed as a voting member for Terry Jones.

IV.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS COMMENTS

Kevin Blacker, 11 Church Street, Noank, spoke about the Cashman application. Mr. Blacker

agreed that a meter should be installed on Route 12. He supported the idea of a bond to protect

the water lines.

Mike Cherry inquired about service areas in the Gales Ferry area.

VI.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion to APPROVE Regular Meeting Minutes from February 27, 2024, as written.

Editorial correction: Old Business #5 Roxanne’s last name change from "Mayer" to "Maher".

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

VII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Operations Report.

Distribution system microbiological and physical analysis sampling and testing was completed

in accordance with DPH requirements. All results were within normal limits. Q1 THM results

for Ledyard Center and Gales Ferry were in a slightly lower than typical range for first quarter

analyses, due to the continued blending of raw water sources to reduce the level of THMs

leaving the WTP. Work continues on the five-year Cross Connection inspections. Gate valve

inspections and repairs at Colonel Ledyard Road, Gallup Hill Road, and Route 117 are taking

place in anticipation of the multi path trail /sewer line project.

DISCUSSED

RESULT:

Service Correspondence.

Nothing to note.

Aged Reports/Finance.

There was nothing remarkable about the aged report. Month to month variations were normal.

Year to Date Water/Sewer Report.

There was nothing remarkable about either report.

PSR - Steve Banks.

Flows are steadily decreasing from wet weather in December and January. The flows for the last

three months were historically higher than normal. The WPCA sent a letter out to customers

regarding “illegal” sump pump connections into the sanitary sewer collection system. Hopefully

the WPCA can remove these connections and reduce the volume of flow into the Highlands

WWTF.

DISCUSSED

RESULT:

VIII. OLD BUSINESS

Review of Trail/Sewer line bids continued.

After meeting with the Finance Committee on the water budget, Steve Masalin, Public Works

Director and Steve Banks, WPCA Supervisor talked about the sewer line extension from the

High School to Pennywise Lane (5-inch PVS line). Mr. Masalin stated that he needed to repave

Gallup Hill Road which then afforded the opportunity to place the sewer line on top of the

existing 2 ½" line and thus save on both construction and design engineering costs. Chairman

Lynch, Mr. Banks and Mr. Masalin met with Mathew Jermine, of Weston and Sampson who

agreed that such an approach would save a considerable amount of cost, even when considering

the repaving cost of the road. Mr. Jermine stated that he would re-submit the proposal for the

new approach. The Commissioners wanted to also look at two additional options; the extension

of the sewer line up Route 117 (to Route 214) and up Fairway drive. Chairman Lynch will

communicate these two additional options for consideration to Weston and Sampson.

Holmberg Tank Reservoir 2024 Inspection Report.

The WPCA can be reimbursed for the costs of inspecting, cleaning and repairing the tank.

Any Other Old Business to come before the Authority.

The Commissioners are requesting from Groton Utilities the status of the final report for

budgeting for water systems and to get complete data on individual usage and cost based on

meter size for the next three or so years in order to do a study on a new rate structure based on

meter size.

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to APPROVE setting a Public Hearing date of April 23, 2024, at 6:00 (prior to Regular

Meeting) to receive comment, both oral and written, regarding a proposed 5% rate increase on

Water starting on July 1, 2024.

Updated Motion:

Motion to APPROVE setting a Public Hearing for April 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM (prior to the

Regular Meeting) to receive oral and written comments regarding a proposed five percent water

rate increase effective July 1, 2024.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

Motion to APPROVE payment of CorrTech invoice #16805 02, dated February 29, 2024, in the

amount of $3,386.00, for ROV Inspection Holmberg Orchard Concrete Reservoir with Report.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

Motion to APPROVE a Purchase Order request for $18,975.00, to Groton Utilities for Ledyard

Multi-Use Pathway inspection, and installation of a tapping sleeve valve for 1 fire hydrant by

Groton Utilities’ Distribution crew (hydrant to be re-located by others).

Updated Motion:

Motion to REQUEST a bid waiver from Town Council for no more than $25,000.00, to Groton

Utilities for Ledyard Multi-Use Pathway inspection, and installation of a tapping sleeve valve for

1 fire hydrant by Groton Utilities' Distribution crew (hydrant to be re-located by others).

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

Any Other New Business to come before the Authority.

Motion to APPROVE payment to Groton Utilities invoice #0023880, dated February 27, 2024,

in the amount of $82.08, for lead inventory.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to ADJOURN the Regular Meeting at 7:40 p.m.

APPROVED AND SO DECLARED

Edmond Lynch

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sharon Wadecki

SECONDER:

Tewfik Wadecki Juber Lynch Capon Ball Norris

Jones

AYE

EXCUSED

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