Technical Review Committee
Regular MeetingBattle Creek, MI · February 14, 2023
Minutes
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WASTEWATER
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2023 Room 204, WWTP and *ZOOM*
Attendees: Chaz Wilkey, Perry Hart, Deb Belles, Rodney Clifton, Raymond Vorraber, Vester
Davis, Kurt Tribbett, Jeff Wingard, Bridgette Jones, Mark Christoff, Laveta Hardish
Call to order: Chairperson Vester Davis (Springfield) called the meeting to order at 10:02am
Approval of agenda: Chaz Wilkey moved to approve the agenda, Deb Belles supported;
unanimously approved.
Approval of minutes: Perry Hart moved to approve the minutes from November 9, 2022; Chaz
Wilkey supported; unanimously approved.
Pump Station O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement: Kurt Tribbett stated the project is going
out to bid February 23rd, 2023. It’s a 4 pump station, full reconstruct including updating the
generator. Construction should begin next year.
Pump Station O-15 Minges Creek: Kurt Tribbett reported the project is moving forward. The
contractors are waiting on parts, the generator will not be arriving until fall. This is a 3 pump
station reconstruct funded by the City.
Biosolids/Compost Update: Rodney Clifton reported the WWTP is approved for bulk and non-
bulk distribution of the compost. Feb 22nd Rodney is traveling with a group to tour a full size
compost facility. Residents are beginning to pick up small amounts. The City has not started to
advertised to the community yet.
TRC Report: Rodney detailed the sanitary running statistics for the group.
Wipes Communications: Please continue to educate and notify your residents regarding not
flushing wipes. Springfield, Emmett and BCU have been adding this warning to their
communities.
Member Updates:
Deb Belles (Emmett) stated they are done with lead replacements.
Chaz Wilkey (Springfield) stated all his lead service lines are identified
Next meeting May 9th, 2023 @10:00am
Adjourned: 10:30am
Agenda
INTERGOVERNMENTAL WASTEWATER
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023
10AM
150 S KENDALL STREET
ROOM 214
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AGENDA
Chair: Springfield
A. Introductions/Recognition of Quorum (9 OF 17)
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of 11/9/2022 minutes (ACTION REQUIRED)
D. Pump Station O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement Update
E. Pump Station O-15 Update Minges Creek Update
F. Biosolids/Compost Update – Rodney Clifton
G. Wipes communication
H. Member Updates
I. Adjournment
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