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NORTHPORT
VILLAGE CORPORATION UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT MINUTES June 6, 2008 Present: Committee Members: Linda Houghton, Judy Metcalf(VIA Phone), Judy Rohweder, Superintendent Dick McElhaney, Village Agent Bill Paige, and Office Manager Paul Bartels. Judy Metcalf called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM. Judy M. moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting Linda H. seconded. (Voted – All in Favor) Superintendent’s
Report Sewer Department April
2008 Effluent Monitoring Data The NVC was in full compliance of its wastewater discharge license. There were no license exceptions in April. April. Flow averaged 30,240 gpd compared to 54,600 gpd in April 2007. The high day was on April 29 at 266,300. Precipitation during the month totaled 5.15 inches compared to 5.16 inches in April of 2007. See performance table below for this month’s comparisons, averages, year-to-date highs and lows, permit limits, and year-to-date violations. Performance
Table
Note:
The last NVC Sewer Dept. violation was in February of 2006, which was for flow. May
2008 Snapshot The NVC Sewer Department anticipates full compliance of its discharge license in May. Flow will be around 16,000 gpd. Rainfall totaled by the Belfast Water District at Little River was 2.34 inches. Annual
Outfall Inspection The outfall pipe was inspected on Saturday, May 10th and was found to be without any leaks. The divers reported that the mechanical repairs to the 100 ft outfall extension flange made last May looked very impressive. Septic
Tank Cleaning Consent
Agreement Interim Funding Report The
twice annually interim funding report to the MDEP was sent to the MDEP on Maine
Municipal Bond Bank Loan The NVC Sewer Department is in receipt of the $100,000 loan from the MMBB. MMBB recommends that it be placed in a separate account to facilitate expense and interest monitoring. A report to the MMBB on these items is required. Any interest on the money earned in excess of what is allowed must be refunded back to the Federal Gov’t. Shore
Road Pump Station Emergency Generator Fernie
Barton reported that the emergency generator was not starting up automatically
for its weekly one-hour exercising or during a power outage. Colan Davis, the
ONAN generator repairman was called in on June 2 and discovered rodent nesting
and wiring damage inside the motor. Water Department April 2008 Usage and Water Quality Water consumption during March averaged 11,858 gpd compared to 11,772 gpd last month and 12,544 gpd in April of 2007. The average weekly chlorine residual in the drinking water was .08 ppm compared to the recommended level of less than .2 ppm. The lone monthly coliform test result was negative. 2007
Consumer Confidence Report The annually required Consumer Confidence Report and Water Testing Results have been prepared for its June mailing. The 2007 testing results confirm the NVC’s system met all state and federal drinking water standards including all the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Miscellaneous Vacation Policy The Utility Department is still hoping to have a vacation policy. Specifically, on the number of paid vacations allowed if any and when, and on whether or not an employee can take money in lieu of the vacation. Also can an employee bank earned vacations if offered. Bi-Weekly
Payroll Discussion Discussion - employee polling; hardships; lower take home pay Utility Applications Two new water connections pending. Financials Financials
were discussed, no action taken.
New
Business Billing
and Collections: Bartels reported that Utility bills were sent out on May 15, 2008 and approximately 50% have paid. Smith’s Sewer Lien has been paid. Hoikala is the only remaining Sewer Lien. Adjourn Linda Houghton moved (Judy Metcalf seconded) to adjourn at 3:08 PM –Voted, All in Favor. Next meeting scheduled for July 11, 2008, 2:30 PM. Submitted by Paul Bartels |