Mattabassett District Board

THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of June 17, 2019 PUBLIC SPEAKERS None MINUTES OF June 17, 2019 Roll Call of Members The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Monday, June 17, 2019, in the Administration Building. Board Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Directors Doug Sienna and Thomas Tokarz. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Robert Argazzi and James Fallon. Present from the City of Middletown were Directors Dale Aldieri, Gerald Daley and David Bauer. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Lanette Macaruso and Mary Marrocco. Town of Cromwell Director, Bonnie Anderson, The City of Middletown Director, Joseph Samolis and The City of New Britain Directors, Christopher Anderson and Tonilynn Collins were absent. Also present were Edward T. Lynch Jr. – District Counsel, Ameresco Representative – Jim Daylor, Arthur Simonian – Executive Director, Michelle Ryan – District Engineer, Michael Manfre – Operations Manager and Bill Adkins – Maintenance Manager. Approval of May 20, 2019 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the minutes of May 20, 2019. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved with Mr. Aldieri abstaining. Treasurer's Report MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion: RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Budget Statement MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Statement as presented. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. 1 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 9 8 : 4 5 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of June 17, 2019 Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Check Register – May, 2019 No motion required. Staff Reports MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Staff Reports as presented. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Executive Director’s Staff Actions: The Executive Director will contact Southern New England Electrical Testing (SNEET) to see if testing another “hard shut down of power to the plant” is beneficial, since the Electrical recommendations of SNEET have since been made. Engineering Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the Energy Services Agreement dated May 15, 2019 and Pro-Forma dated May 16, 2019, between Ameresco and the District at a cost not to exceed $983,482 including 5% contingency, and a $300,000 contribution by the District. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve awarding the Ash Lagoon Cleaning Project #2019-14 to Environmental Services, Inc. of South Windsor in the amount of $75,500. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. 2 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 9 8 : 4 5 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of June 17, 2019 MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Engineering Committee Report as presented. Mr. Aldieri seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Finance Committee No report. Human Resources Committee MOTION: Mr. Tokarz moved to approve the Executive Director’s contract extension based upon an excellent review by the Board and Committee, for the period, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as shown on the attached First Amendment and Extension, dated June 17, 2019. Mr. Sienna seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Human Resources Committee Report as presented. Mr. Aldieri seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Property Management MOTION: Mr. Fallon moved to approve the purchase of a 2019 John Deere Tractor 5090M 4WD Diesel with 3-point hitch, bucket, and brush hog from Farmington Valley Tractor of Farmington, CT, at a price not to exceed $79,066 including 5% contingency, if necessary. This is a more favorable pricing below the CTDAS State bid #13PSXO321. Mr. Sienna seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. 3 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 9 8 : 4 5 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of June 17, 2019 MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Property Management Committee Report as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Public Relations Committee No report. Counsel's Report Attorney Lynch reported that the New England Uniform litigation was settled prior to the trial date of May 29, 2019. MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Counsel’s Report as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. New Business None. Communications None. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn. RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, Cromwell, Connecticut. 4 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 9 8 : 4 5 AM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of June 17, 2019 5 7 / 2 3 / 2 0 1 9 8 : 4 5 AM