03/21/2019 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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3 Sewer Commission Minutes March 21, 2019 Status of Sewer Commission Administrator position: (continued) May 2019 submitted warrant articles: - Site 4 WWTP final design$840,000—debt exclusion articles. -Phase 1 collection system final design$1,640,000—debt exclusion articles - Status of Selectmen and Finance team discussions regarding financing and organization of wastewater system implementation. There was comment regarding the magnitude of the wastewater project, and it is uncertain if the management would fall under the direction of the Town of Mashpee or the Water District, or perhaps a new Sewer District. It is the opinion of the Town Manager's Financial Team the project cannot be adequately funded by the Town, and it may be better suited as an entity of the Water District, The Sewer Commission on record has supported the Water District/Sewer District approach. As the topic of Sewer Consultant was debated,it was recommended the position be amended to provide for consultants. As the Town moves forward,monies would be available for consultants as required. Motion made by Mr.Lyons to endorse the Sewer Consultant article in the amount of$100,000 amended to read: Consultants; funds to be set aside for consulting services as the project moves forward. Motion seconded by Mr.Pittsley. VOTE: Unanimous. 2-0-1. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fudala, abstained Mr.Lyons,yes Mr. Pittsley,yes Opposed, none For the record,Mr. Fudala stated that he is offended the Board of Selectmen had placed the Sewer Consultant position on hold as it has been far too long. This project needs to move forward. Consulting services are proposed to assist the Sewer Commission with scheduling implementation of the existing nutrient management plan,and developing recommendations for the schedule of rates,policies, and the development of an operational plan and reconunendations for management as well as other incidental functions. It was re-affirmed that$25,000 has been set aside in the Legal/Engineering/Consulting budget for WWTP preliminary design Value Engineering. It was noted that Town Meeting previously funded$70,000 for wastewater. Within this figure is a$15,000 allocation for the services of GHD,Inc. Question: Is the money is available for current use? GHD WWTP Preliminary Design project; Contract with GHD for$450,000 preliminary design of municipal wastewater treatment plant adjacent to Transfer Station has been approved and signed. Work begun 1/2/19. Discussion re: Site 4 WWTF Design Development: Jeff Gregg, GHD was in attendance with GHD representatives Lemma Quackenbush, and Anastasia Rudenko to review the progress of the Site 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility(WWTF)Design Development.