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Tom Fudala asked Steve is the DEP has a history of granting variances? It <br /> seems they would be resistent to change , to setting a precedent. <br /> Steve said they do give variances . The case should be made going in to the <br /> permitting process . Technically we are going beyond the law because flows <br /> below 15 , 000 could have a conventional system. <br /> Peter explained he met with 2 Selectmen , Henri Rauchenbach and Tom Cahir <br /> earlier today . The 2 Selectmen don ' t want a conventional system. <br /> Merry Sue said knowing the Selectmen don 't want a conventional system <br /> working on getting a variance for a smaller plant instead of trying to get <br /> a conventional system is the way to go. She does not want a plant that does <br /> not work . They should start the process of downsizing the plant. <br /> Peter said the 2 State representatives could help with the variance <br /> process . Hopefully they could help to get reimbursement for a plant . <br /> Bill Martiros said the cost of someone to run the plant at $40 , 00 per year , <br /> over the life of the plant is extensive . <br /> Steve does not agree with that figure . Consultant services would be about <br /> 1/5 of that . <br /> Bob Fournier explained the treatment plant building could be built for it 's <br /> ultimate size while the pumps could initially be smaller if there is enough <br /> time before it needs to be upgraded to provide a cost saving . He <br /> researched the student population and it would be only 8 years before it is <br /> at maximum capacity . Given that , there is not much sense to design it with <br /> smaller pumps . <br /> Ian asked Bob what would happen to the tight schedule if they go to DEP for <br /> a variance? <br /> Bob said there would be an impact on the schedule . Presently , they are <br /> still working for the Sept . 1996 occupancy date but the timeline is very <br /> tight. If the Committee chose another occupancy date , there would be more <br /> time to pursue the variance . <br /> Steve asked that the Committee look at downsizing the plant and the <br /> architects should be able to do that re-engineering at this point in the <br /> process . <br /> The Committee has to decide on a target gallonage . <br /> Greg Taylor said the Committee should get a handle on the savings potential <br /> and factor in the additional work involved in getting the variance . Then <br /> they will have the knowledge to make a decision . <br /> Peter said at this point they are talking about building a plant that will <br /> work . <br /> Greg said the engineers told them a 28 , 000 gallon plant will work, they <br /> will see that it works . A 28 , 000 gallon plant is an extremely small plant. <br /> Steve suggested another meeting with the engineers to discuss the size of <br /> the plant. <br /> Peter asked if there will be a cost savings? <br /> Ian said approximately 10- 15c of the cost of the plant, less the amount <br /> spent on getting the variance . <br /> Steve said if you build the plant too big it will need extensive <br /> maintenance to make it work . <br /> 2 <br />