Mattabassett District Board

THE M ATTABASSETT D ISTRICT - M inutes of Fe brua ry 22, 2022 PUBLIC SPEAKERS Al Waters from Cromwell attended remotely, he discussed his concerns with the District’s odor control process. He will be going on a tour with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Executive Director to further discuss his concerns and see the odor control equipment in place. MINUTES OF Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Roll Call of Members The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Mattabassett District was held on Tuesday February 22, 2022, remotely via GoTo Meeting. Chairman John Dunham called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. A roll call was taken and a quorum was present. Present from the Town of Cromwell were Directors Joseph Corlis, Bonnie Anderson and Doug Sienna. Present from the Town of Berlin were Directors Jim Fallon and Bob Argazzi. Present from the City of Middletown were Directors David Bauer, Dale Aldieri, Gerald Daley and Joseph Samolis. Present from the City of New Britain were Directors Rick Healey, Don Naples, Tonilynn Collins and Daniel Salerno. Also present were Arthur Simonian – Executive Director, Edward T. Lynch Jr. – District Counsel, Bill Adkins – Maintenance Manager, Dave Stille – Incinerator Manager and Michelle Ryan – District Engineer. New Britain Director Mary Marrocco was absent. Approval of January 18, 2022 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the minutes of January 18, 2022. Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously with Tonilynn abstaining. Treasurer's Report MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Mr. Samolis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously Budget Statement MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Budget Statement as presented. 1 3/23/2022 1:14 PM THE M ATTABASSETT D ISTRICT - M inutes of Fe brua ry 22, 2022 Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Check Register No Motion Required. Staff Reports MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to accept the Staff Reports as presented. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Executive Director’s Staff Actions: The Executive Director will schedule a tour with Al Waters, the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Finance Committee Budget documents will be sent to the Board. Engineering Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve retaining Wright Pierce for the Automated Skimmer design project, in the amount of $115,917. Mr. Corlis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the February 1, 2022 Engineering report. Mr. Fallon seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. 2 3/23/2022 1:14 PM THE M ATTABASSETT D ISTRICT - M inutes of Fe brua ry 22, 2022 Finance Committee MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve adopting the Executive Director’s proposed 2022-2023 Budget in the amount of $17,658,255. Mr. Corlis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to approve the February 1, 2022 Finance report. Mr. Corlis seconded the motion. Discussion RESOLVED: The motion was approved unanimously. Human Resources Committee No Report. Property Management No Report. Public Relations Committee No Report. New Business Reserve Capacity Discussion – tabled. Counsel Report No Report. Communications Mr. Al Waters spoke during communications regarding his concerns with plant odors. Mr. Salerno requested to be placed on a Committee. 3 3/23/2022 1:14 PM THE M ATTABASSETT D ISTRICT - M inutes of Fe brua ry 22, 2022 Adjournment MOTION: Mr. Sienna moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Building, 245 Main Street, Cromwell, CT. 4 3/23/2022 1:14 PM