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Date: April 11, 2017
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Willcutt Commons, Sandy Cove Room
Present:
John Marcin-Suez
Scott Papa-Suez
Jack Livingstone-278 S. Main Street
Dan Coughlin
Next Meeting scheduled for April 25, 2017
Unanimous vote on Meeting minutes dated:
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New Business:
Suez
Review of Plant Overflow:
Dan Coughlin reviews why he believes the plant went into overflow and Scott agrees with his synopsis.
Beck asks repeatedly why the bypass valve was not utilized. Scott believes the bypass valve was not war-
ranted for this event. Beck instructs Marcin to educate himself and the other operators on when to use
the bypass valve. He wants Marcin to amend the SOP to reflect when the bypass valve should be used.
Beck asked what ultimately caused the plant failure to which no acceptable answers were given. Beck
states that this is a highly undesirable event and was caused purely by operator error and wants to make
certain through training and education that it never happens again. John and Scott agree. Sawchuk is
interested in where the excess flow originated. Marcin agreed to review water levels with Coughlin and
report back. Coughlin recommends a flushing program. He believes targeting areas on an annual basis is
the best approach. Marcin will present action items during next meeting.
McGowan asks Marcin about the third operator position. Marcin said the position has been posted in-
ternally and if no applicants come forward, will post externally. McGowan urges Marcin to work with the
Board during the process. He wants to be made aware of interviews, salary requirements, and any ben-
efits being offered.
New Connections-Jack Livingston
Livingston presents his desire to build on two lots created in 1936 on Black Horse Lane. Sawchuk mo-
tions to approve sewer connections for lots one and two on plans dated 3/8/17 and 3/6/17, Beck sec-
onds, Unanimous
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Advisory Update
Beck's philosophy on pay as you go has not waivered. He understands and can appreciate bonding, he
believes paying as you go is most efficient. Coughlin mentions using the state revolving fund, but is un-
sure if the Town would qualify for funding. Sawchuk questions if the current users should bear the cost
of the membranes or should the cost be spread amongst new users? Beck said when the original up-
grade was done, it was paid for by all users.
Grinder Pump Warranty:
Invite Ed Quann to next meeting to discuss warrantied items. Would like Ed to hear some of the resi-
dent's frustrations surrounding their grinder pump inefficiencies.
Vote by McGowan to adjourn meeting at 6:06, second by Beck, Unanimous
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