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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-20 Sewer Committee Minutes Sewer Committee � Meeting Minutes October 20, 1999 Councilors Attending: Nichi Farnham, Pat Blanchette, Jim Tyler Staff Attending: Jim Ring, John Murphy, Brad Moore Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m. 1. Sewer Abatement Request - United Bank - 145 Exchancte Street - Jim Ring explained that United Bank was contacted by the Bangor Water District regarding the high water consumption and upon inspection by Landry's Plumbing and Heating, it was discovered that the water pump in the pit of the cooling tower was leaking. As a result, water was flowing directly to the sewer. The abatement, if granted, would be $1,060.05. This request meets the requirements for granting an abatement. Approved. 2. Sewer Abatement Request - Paul Newman - 16-18 Willow Street � Mr. Newman has requested an abatement on the above property due to a toilet that was left running for over three weeks. The tenant failed to notify Mr. Newman. The toilet has since been fixed. If approved, the amount of the abatement would be $902.42. This request meets the requirements for granting an abatement. Approved. 3. Uudate - Staff Activities ♦ John Murphy and Brad Moore attended the Water Environment Federation Conference held recently in New Orleans. John Murphy gave a presentation on the Davis Brook CSO Storage Facility at the conference. Both John and Brad felt information received at the meeting was beneficial. A copy of John's presentation was handed out to City Councilors. ♦ The EPA and DEP performed an inspection recently at the plant. The inspection is the first step in the reissuance of the federal wastewater discharge permit. ♦ Over the weekend, there was a problem at the plant due to the rainstorm on Thursday. Gravel, sand and grit clogged the inflow into the plant. Staff worked most of the weekend and was able to get everything on line by • Monday afternoon. There was over 30 yards cleaned out. • ♦ Update on Center Street Project: Different signage has been done to help answer a complaint received from the Lemon Tree Restaurant. The owner felt his business was down partly because the signage on areas surrounding Center indicated that the entire street was closed when only sections of the street were closed. Jim will continue to communicate with residents in the area and will update the Committee regularly. He has heard from some residents indicating that they do appreciate the communication regarding the project. Councilor Blanchette asked if Center Street would be paved after the work this winter? Jim explained that at the conclusion of each construction season, they take out the temporary patch and put in the permanent hot top through the winter until the next season. , It was suggested to the Committee that the meeting schedule be changed to once a month. The Committee approved to meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m. � � 2