MINUTES
SEWER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
February 12, 2008
OPENING: The regular scheduled meeting of the Sewer Implementation Committee opened at 7:00 p.m. The following members were in attendance:
Nicholas Daniele, Chairman
Jerry Patria
Freda Brown
Brian Pranka
MINUTES
1. Mr. Patria made a motion to accept the minutes of 01/08/08. Ms. Brown seconded the motion and the vote of the Committee was unanimous in favor.
ATTENDANCE
1. Mr. Robert LaClair, 14 North Lake Avenue, attended the meeting to discuss a potential addition to his existing dwelling. The dwelling is the first house on North Lake Avenue next to Chapman Street. Chapman Street does have public sewers that are a very short distance from Mr. LeClair’s dwelling. The Committee members stated that the continuation of the public sewers cannot begin until an interceptor line has been installed to the Westfield treatment plant. The Committee and DPW are working to finalize the plans and obtain funding for the project. However, an expected completion date may not be until 2009. Once the interceptor line is completed, the Committee can begin making definite plans as to where the continued phases of the public sewer system will be
installed. Mr. LaClair requested if he could obtain an easement to connect to the Chapman Street sewer line. The Committee members stated that the easements were not allowed as the initial phase of the public sewer line has already been completed and extensions are not allowed. Mr. LeClair stated that his addition is just conceptual at this time, but would not like to have the expense of a new septic system if public sewers were imminent. The possible expansion of the dwelling would require an entire new system, as a portion of the construction would be located directly over parts of the existing system.
DISCUSSION
1. The Committee discussed an email from Mr. Grannells stating that Town Counsel has approved a draft contract with Tighe & Bond for the interceptor line/permitting. The Committee will request a copy of the contract for their review. The Committee will also send a request to Mr. Stinehart concerning information on the construction and planning of the interceptor and Phase I, and the contents of the warrant article for the next Town Meeting concerning the sewer system.
As there was no further business to discuss, Mr. Patria made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Pranka seconded the motion and the vote of the Committee was unanimous in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Nilsson, Secretary
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