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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20080626InfraMins.pdf INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 26, 2008 5:00 PM DRAFT Attendees: Barry Brown, Bonnie Kline, Paul Wolff, Diane Schleicher, Bill Lovett, Bill Nicholson, Joe Wilson, Eddie Crone, Jennifer Oetgen, Downer Davis Approval of the minutes from the June 12, 2008 meeting. Paul Wolff moved to approve the minutes. Barry Brown seconded. I. 14TH STREET DRAINAGE A. Bill Nicholson shares his proposal with the committee. Bill Lovett explains that it would make more sense to pay $10,000 more for a 50 year storm plan rather that a 25 year plan. The committee discusses the connections between 13th, 14th, 15th Streets and Miller Ave and the multiple outfalls. The committee agrees that it would be better to examine the entire area and possibly redo all of the drainage. It could be done in phases. B. Paul Wolff motions that a study should be done of the 13th, 14th and 15th Street outfalls. Along with the study should be a phased cost estimate to show what is going to need to be done at each outfall and how they interconnect, how they interact and where we would put the tide gates. Then the city can decide where it wants to spend money first. Paul would like recommendations on how to phase it so that while the equipment is on site and crews are mobilized we can get as much done as possible that will have an effect. Barry Brown seconds. II. WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY A. Summary 1. Jennifer Oetgen presented a revised study that shows slightly higher rates. She feels that this study is more accurate because she had 12 months of consumption data to use. The new wastewater treatment plant debts will be included in the rates. The first year there should be a surplus but in the next few years as the debts occur there will be a deficit and when the project is completed there should be a surplus again. Also included is the $300,000 annual for capital improvements to be split between water and sewer. B. Recommended Rates 1. The base rate still includes 3000 gallons of water. Therefore there will be no consumption charge for base rate customers. The sewer expenses are behind what the revenues are so the sewer base rate will go up. The residential senior rates will not change. To qualify you must be a senior citizen and make $30,000 or less per year. Paul Wolff moves to recommend approval. Barry Brown seconded. The revised rate study can go to council next meeting. III. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT A. Antidegradation Review 1. Comments have been received from EPD and are being addressed B. Watershed Assessment 1. Sampling to continue throughout the summer. C. Phosphorous Study 1. EPD is addressing our written request for justification of a proposed phosphorous limit 2. We need this before we can prepare the DDR. D. Grit Removal and Odor Control 1. Awaiting EPD Review – Last week HGBD spoke with the reviewing office and he says it is in his “30 Day Pile.” IV. GROUNDWATER PERMIT A. Annual Average Permitted Limit 0.960 MGD B. 2007 Annual Average 0.977 MGD C. Response to letter to EPD has not yet been received. V. TE GRANT STATUS A. Butler Avenue Sidewalks – TE Agreement is being circulated for signatures. 1. The new commissioner’s explanation as to where the TE Grant stands. It is moving along. We now have a contact by the name of Zoe Hardenbrook in Jesup, GA. Right now it is being circulated around the general office for signatures. Once that is completed it will be sent to the city for signatures. VI. WATER SYSTEM STANDARD MONITORING PLAN A. Moving along with plans Eddie Crone called the meeting to adjourn at 5:53pm. Paul Wolff moved to adjourn. Barry Brown seconded. These minutes were respectfully submitted by Jackie Cary.