Mattabassett District Board

THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of May 18, 2020 PUBLIC SPEAKERS None. MINUTES OF May 18, 2020 Roll Call of Members The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held Monday, May 18, 2020, via Conference Call. Board Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Directors Doug Sienna, Bonnie Anderson and Joseph Corlis. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Bob Argazzi and James Fallon. Present from the City of Middletown were Directors Dale Aldieri, Gerald Daley, Joseph Samolis and David Bauer. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Lanette Macaruso, Rick Healey, Katie Breslin and Mary Marrocco. Also, on the Conference Call were Edward T. Lynch Jr. – District Counsel, Arthur Simonian – Executive Director, Michelle Ryan – District Engineer, and Bill Adkins – Maintenance Manager. City of New Britain Director Tonilynn Collins was absent. Approval of April 20, 2020 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the minutes of April 20, 2020. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Treasurer's Report MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion: RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Budget Statement MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Statement as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion 1 6/17/2020 1:31 PM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of May 18, 2020 RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Check Register – April, 2020 No motion required. Staff Reports MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Staff Reports as presented. Mrs. Marrocco seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Executive Director’s Staff Actions: None. Engineering Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the May 4, 2020 Engineering Committee Report as presented. Mr. Bauer seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Finance Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to authorize the Executive Director to enter into Chemical Contract 2020-17 with the most cost-effective vendors considering price and delivery schedule: JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. for supply of Sodium Hypochlorite; Univar USA, Inc. for Sodium Hydroxide; and Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. for Glycerin Based Supplemental Carbon; for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Mr. Aldieri seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. 2 6/17/2020 1:31 PM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of May 18, 2020 MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Finance Committee Verbal Report as presented. Mr. Aldieri seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Human Resources Committee No report. Property Management No report. Public Relations Committee No report. Counsel's Report No report. New Business None. Communications The Executive Director provided an update on the COVID-19 effects to the District. The Executive Director also reminded the Board of Directors that there will be a remote Engineering Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:00 PM. Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn. RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. 3 6/17/2020 1:31 PM THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT - Minutes of May 18, 2020 The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via Conference Call. 4 6/17/2020 1:31 PM