MINUTES
SEWER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
April 22, 2008
OPENING: The special meeting of the Sewer Implementation Committee opened at 7:00 p.m. The following members were in attendance:
J. Pat Ayotte, Vice Chairman
Jerry Patria
Freda Brown
Brian Pranka
Mr. Ron Michalski, Tighe & Bond, was also in attendance.
MINUTES
Ms. Brown made a motion to accept the minutes of 04/08/08. Mr. Pranka seconded the motion and the vote of the Committee was unanimous in favor.
ATTENDANCE
1. Mr. David Paine attended the meeting representing the Phelps Project, and elderly housing complex off Depot Street. Mr. Paine presented a draft of a preliminary plan showing fifty three (53) units to be constructed on approximately thirty (30) acres of land. Four percolation tests were conducted on the property for communal septic systems at an estimated cost of $90,000.00 to $130,000.00. The zoning is R20A with a Flexible Residential design showing open space. In the event the subdivision was allowed to connect to the public sewer system, an eight inch gravity line with approximately 7,950 gallons of flow per day will be constructed throughout the complex. The developer will be responsible for all infrastructure and connection costs with a possible beginning date of late
summer or early fall to be completed within two years. The Committee members stated that their current flow is approximately 145,000 gallons per day with a capacity of 175,000 gallons per day, thus the gallons per day would not be an issue for a Phase I connection. However, Phase I has been completed and a Betterment Assessment will need to be calculated to accommodate the development. The Committee compared the project with Southview Estates who also had to constrict their own infrastructure and was charged .75 of an EDU for each unit and noted that public sewers may be more cost effective in the future. Mr. Paine did note that an age restricted subdivision creates a tax base and does not create a drain on the school system. The Committee members will discuss options and regulations and will make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen acting as Sewer Commissioners within thirty (30) days.
DISCUSSION
1. Mr. Michalski presented a revision of Phase II. Each of the areas discussed in the previous meeting were adjusted with new flow rates and estimated costs. The Committee agreed that one final revision to more accurately estimate costs and the length of main pipe. Mr. Michalski also based a cost estimate on 2008 pricing and will revise the estimate to accommodate for a projected construction schedule. The Committee will schedule a presentation to the Board of Selectmen once the plans are revised one more time. A tentative appointment will be requested for June 2nd. Due to elections, the Sewer Implementation Committee will re-schedule their regular scheduled meeting from May 13th to May 6th.
As there was no further business to discuss, Mr. Ayotte made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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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