Mattabassett District Board

THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT Memorandum Date: June 22, 2022 Subject: Engineering Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 20, 2022 To: Board of Directors From: Engineering Committee and Arthur G. Simonian, Executive Director Engineering Commi ttee June 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes The Engineering Committee met Monday, June 20, 2022 at the District Offices, 245 Main Street, Cromwell, Connecticut. Chairman, John Dunham called the meeting to order at 5:50 PM. In addition to the Chairman, present were Committee Members –Bonnie Anderson, David Bauer, Bob Argazzi and Don Napl es. Also, present were Executive Director – Arthur Simonian and District Engineer – Michelle R yan . There was a quorum . Following is a summary of the June 20 t h Engineering Meeting: 1) Column repair work to the Incinerator basement – The Executive Director and District Engineer discussed the Column repair work in the Incinerator Building basement with the Committee. 2) Mac Donald Enterprises, Plenum – Art reviewed and discuss ed Mac Donald Enterprises working on the Plenum with the Committee. 3) IT Services RFQ – The Committee reviewed and discussed awarding the IT Services contract. This item will be tabled for further discussion at the July Engineering Committee Meeting. 4) Replacement water main – The Executive Director reviewed and discussed a replacement water main and service water lines on the North side of the Plant. A motion will be presented for approval at the Jul y Engineering meeting. 5) Scum Skimmer Bid 2022 -26 – Art reviewed and discussed the Scum Skimmer Bid with the Committee. He explained how the automated system will improve safet y co nditions for the staff that are currentl y raking the scum by hand. The automates Skimmer will also save two hours of labor on each of the three shifts. Mr. Bauer moved, Mr. Naples seconded, and the committee approved unanimously:  THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT Memorandum Engineering Committee Meeting Minutes June 20, 2022 Page 2 of 2 MOTION: The Engineering Committee approved awarding the Scum Skimmer Bid to Kovacs Construction, Inc. out of Oxford, CT , in the amount not to exceed $1,194,400 with a n owner contingency of $105,600 and refers this recommendation to the Board of Directors for their review and approval. 5A) Scum Skimmer Construction Administration Award – Art reviewed and discussed awarding the Scum Skimmer Construction Administration award to Wright Pierce with the Committee. Mr. Bauer moved, Mr. Argazzi seconded, and the committee approved unanimously: MOTION: The Engineering Committee recommend ed approving awarding the Scum Ski mmer Administration project to Wright Pierce of Middletown, CT, in t he amount not to exceed $64,000 , and refers this recommendation to the Board of Directors for their review and approval. 6) Sewer Rules and Regulations, Revised – Art discussed the revised Sewer Rules & Regulations with the Committee. The onl y revision was on page nineteen, it now includes pricing for the MIU General Permits that are reviewed by the District Engineer. Attorney Ed Lynch also reviewed the Rules & Regulations. Mrs. Anderson moved, Mr. Argazzi seconded, and the committee approved four to one. MOTION: The Engineering Committee recommends approving the revised Rules & Regulations, dated June 20 t h , 2022 and refers this recommendation to the Board of Directors for t heir review and approval. 7) Outfall Foaming – The Committee reviewed a video of foaming near our Outfall, we are unable to pinpoint the source of the foaming, but it is not coming out of our Outfall pipe. 8) Related Business and Staff Updates – None. Adjournment: Mr. Bauer moved, no second needed and the committee approved unanimously to adjourn at 6:55 PM.