HomeMy WebLinkAboutMFN - 08/11/2014MFN Regional Wastewater Meeting- RECEIVED
August 11, 2014 FOWIN CLEKS OFFICE
MEETING MINUTES
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mansfield: Bill Ross, Olivier Koslowski, tkyP�1t&
Foxboro: Bob Swanson $S S'� PFS i T S
Norton: Mike Yunits, Diane McEllig
Lee Azinheira, Executive Director
GUESTS PRESENT: David Young, CDM Smith
Ken Hackett, Water Pollution Control Facility, Operations Mgr.
ABSENT: Richard Pacella, Foxboro
The meeting opened at 6:00 pm at the Mansfield Town Hall
Organization of Officers
Motion To appoint Mike Yunits as Chairman (Ross/Kozlowski) All in favor;
Unanimous
Motion To appoint Rich Pacella as Vice Chairman (Swanson/Ross) All in favor;
Unanimous
Motion To appoint Betty Peter as Secretary (Ross/Kozlowski) All in favor;
Unanimous
Discussed the initial appointment of terms. William Ross (1) year; Olivier
Kozlowski (2) years; Better Peter (3) years. Other two communities to verify
their terms.
Schedule for future meetings
Monday or Tuesday nights, first week of the month, third week as needed.
Motion To meet the first Tuesday of every month (Ross/Kozlowski) All in favor;
Unanimous
Execution of Management and Operations Agreement
Appendix I was one of the agreements that was executed by the Mansfield Board
of Selectman in June but couldn't be fully executed because the attorneys said the
commissioners had to sign that one. Agreement is between the Town of
Mansfield and the MFN Commission. The Mansfield Board of Selectman
executed their signature page and the Commission needs to execute their
signature page.
Motion To approve the management and operation agreement: (Kozlowski/Ross)
All in favor; Unanimous (Commissioner signed two original agreements)
Lee is making CD's of executed agreement in final form.
Review of Schedule and cost of Plant Expansion and Upgrades — David Young, CDM Smith
Cost table, cost back up for filing of project evaluation form reviewed. Schedule
of time table and loan process and budget discussed for project.
Closure of Sludge and Grit Landfill
Project evaluation form for the closure of sludge and grit landfill on Fruit Street
discussed and how to close it.
Motion To accept recommendation of schedule of cost and expansion
estimates (Ross/McElligott) for both projects, all in favor; Unanimous
Motion To have Lee sign PEF form and submit it (McElligott/Ross), for both
projects, all in favor; Unanimous
Any Items not anticipated 48 hrs. prior to meeting
Letter received today (8/11/14) from Mass Historical Commission. They want a
full archeological survey done of the Pine Street parcel. Discussed procedures of
how survey would be done. Dave Young is contacting them to try to reduce
scope of work.
Letter sent to EPA advising of the district, they received it and issuance of new
NPDES permit is eminent.
Propose name change idea by Diane: Naming contest targeted towards middle
schoolers 6-8 graders, winning class gets a tour of the facility or some other
reward. Ken Hackett, voiced his concern about having school children touring
plant. Lee Azinheira will check with attorneys regarding possible name change.
Add to agenda for next meeting.
Future Agenda Items
Add community updates to future Agendas.
Budgets/Financial Items
Finance director to come to next meeting to discuss budgeting process.
Attorney Joe Cove Working with Trust, he may be a guest at next meeting.
Motion To adjourn meeting at 6:42pm (Ross/McElligott) All in favor; Unanimous
Respectfully sub 'tted,
Betty Peter
gnatur of Secretary
Date of Acceptance