BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. Those assembled saluted the flag
and the chairman read the open public meeting statement in accordance with the law.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Gaziano, Malay, Spitzer
Carpenter (arrived at 6:36 PM) Pavlini
Director Timko, Attorney Belardo, Superintendent Bowlby, Collection
Supervisor Plesnarski, Hatch Mott MacDonald Consultant Wohlleb
EXECUTIVE SESSION-RESOLUTION #1227
Motion by Malay, seconded by Gaziano, that Resolution #1227 be approved and the meeting
temporarily adjourned to executive session at 6:34 PM.
The meeting resumed in open session at 6:48 PM.
Approval of Minutes
Motioned by Malay, seconded by Spitzer, to approve the Meeting Minutes of:
3/13/2012-Open Session
Roll Call
Aye:
Malay, Spitzer
Nay:
Abstain:
Gaziano
Motion Carried
CORRESPONDENCE-None
PUBLIC COMMENT- None
DISCUSSION - SEM Electric Power Bid
The NJ SEM has solicited bids for Electric Supply Service using the World Energy Online
Reverse-Auction Platform (the Auctions), which were held on 4/4/2012. Bids were received
from supplies for the 12 month term.
It is the recommended that the Authority select the JCP&L Fixed Price for the 12 month term
from the lowest responsible bidder, Hess Corp, at $0.075000 -/kwh.
This represents a 15% reduction from the previous year.
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ACTION/DISCUSSION
Frozen Falls LLC is a frozen yogurt store located at 403 King George Road, Dewy Meadow
Shopping Center. They have requested a waiver from the required 750 gallon grease trap to
install a smaller grease trap. The smaller under sink grease trap will hold up to 70 pounds of
grease.
The Authority members approved but noted if their menu or the store changes to a different
type of food establishment the Authority may, at its discretion, require the installation of a
larger grease trap. The grease trap shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as any
other grease trap installation and a 750 gallon trap may be deemed necessary at anytime.
b. Resolution #1228 – Frozen Falls LLC – Waiver of Grease Trap Regulation
Motioned by Malay, seconded by Carpenter to approve Resolution #1228
All in favor; motion carried.
c. Resolution #1229 – PSC Najarian Associates – Harrison Brook Stream Bank
Stabilization – Not to Exceed - $9,780.00
Motioned by Malay, seconded by Carpenter to approve Resolution #1229
Roll Call
Aye:
Carpenter, Gaziano, Malay, Spitzer
Nay:
Motion carried
d. Resolution #1230 – Hatch Mott MacDonald CM FST Building Repair CO #2-$100.00
Motioned by Malay, seconded by Gaziano to approve Resolution #1230
Roll Call
Aye:
Carpenter, Gaziano, Malay, Spitzer
Nay:
Motion carried
10. Consulting Engineer’s Report
BTSA ENGINEER’S REPORT
April 2012 Meeting
Authority Projects:
Annin Road Pumping Station Standby Power
The concrete pads for the new generator were inspected and set in March. The Contractor
has confirmed with the Generator manufacturer that the equipment will be delivered to the site
May 7th. We anticipate startup and testing to proceed immediately afterwards.
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Raw Sewage Pump Replacement
Shop Drawings are reviewed and the equipment is also on order. The pumps should arrive in
April.
South Maple Pump Station Rehabilitation
Bids were advertised on March 8th. There was an overwhelming response to the
advertisement which resulted in numerous requests for information by prospective bidders.
Accordingly, an addendum was issued to respond to the questions in an equitable manner. As
a result the bid opening has been rescheduled from March 28 th to April 11th.
Stonehouse Road Pump Station Rehabilitation
HMM completed its wetlands survey and location survey in March. HMM is currently preparing
a memorandum to the Authority concerning the land and environmental aspects of the project
as well a recommendation regarding the proposed pumping improvements. Other details of
the design are proceeding and we anticipate a draft set of drawings for the Authority to review
and comment on in May.
Harrison Brook STP Oxidation Ditch Aerators
HMM met with the Authority Staff to review the proposed replacement of the Aerators at the
Oxidation Ditches. HMM is currently forwarding to the Authority a proposal for design services.
Harrison Brook STP Lagoon Valve Chamber
HMM has completed the technical components of the bid documents. HMM is currently
working with the Authority and Purchasing Agent on including the front-end documents for bid
advertisement.
Quarterly Flow/Committed Flow Report
HMM is currently working with the Authority staff on completing the quarterly flow report. We
anticipate plant flows from this past quarter to be lower due to the relatively mild winter.
OPERATOR’S REPORT
April 2012 Meeting
March 2012 Report
FLOWS
Total Flow
Average Flow
54,535,000 Gallons
1,759,000 Gallons
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Maximum Flow
Minimum Flow
2,230,000
Gallons
1,517,000 Gallons
OPERATION
Suspended Solids
Dry Weight
Influent
1262 Kg
Effluent
23 Kg
Net
1239 Kg
98.2 % Removed
Suspended Solids In Effluent
3.0 Mg/l
CBOD
Influent
Effluent
Net
CBOD in Effluent
Dry Weight
710
12
698
Kg
Kg
Kg 98.3 % Removed
1.7 Mg/l
NJDEP Limit
280 Kg/Day
85%
30 Mg/l
NJDEP Limit
75.7 Kg/Day
85%
8 Mg/l
Phosphorus
Dry Weight
NJDEP Limit
Influent
Effluent
Phosphorus in Effluent
22.6
12.7
1.9
5.0 Mg/l
Kg
Kg
Mg/l
Remarks
Hypochlorite Used: 731 Gals. Sulfur Dioxide Used: 883 Lbs. Alum Used: 0 Gals.
Influent pH: 7.5 S.U.
Effluent pH: 7.2 S.U.
Total Precipitation 2.1 Inches
Comments
 This period we TV’d 12 roads (Bernards Drive, Blackburn Road, Brookfield Drive, Byron
Drive, Cayuga Way, Crest Drive, Elizabeth Street, Governor Drive, Linden Drive, St.
Nickolas Way, Sun Road, & Yorkshire Court).
 Jetted 38 roads (Addison Drive, Archgate Road, Argyll Way, Bernard Drive, Blackburn
Road, Cameron Court, Cedar Creek Drive, Charter Court, Dryden Road, Eton Place,
Fairview Drive, Fairview Drive East, Fairview Drive South, Goltra Drive, Governor Drive,
Granville Way, Harrison Brook Drive, Hickory Drive, Hillcrest Way, Joanna Court,
Kensington Road, Launcelot Lane, Lenape Court, Linden Drive, Manor Drive, Ox Bow
Lane, Palmerston Place, Penwood Road, Pheasant Run Drive, Radel Place, Regent
Circle, Stockmar Drive, Stone Hedge Drive North, Stone Hedge Drive South, Summit
Drive, Victoria Drive, Warwick Lane, & Windsor Way).
 GPS’d manholes on Clairvaux Court, English Place, High Hill Court, Jamestown Road,
Keystone Court, Lurline Drive, 100 Market Place Mall, Mount Airy Road, Overlook
Avenue, Queen Anne Drive, Stonybrook Road, Sunnybrook Road, & Tall Timber Lane.
 Replaced filter press conveyor #1 speed sensor.
 Repaired Moyno sample pump in CL2 building.
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Exercised sluice gates.
Exercised plant and station generators.
JoGi poured sidewalks at FST building.
Pulled Grit blower motor #3 for repairs.
Replaced riser ring in manhole SRPS-00-25.
Tv’d storm drains on Lurline Drive for DPW.
Weniger repaired heater at East Oak.
Took rags to BRI.
Cleaned transducers at Rebel Hill and Juniper Way.
Alward repaired force main in front of 38 Mine Brook Road.
Changed carbon at Juniper way. Checked syphons.
We continue to meet permit parameters without any problems.
SAFETY
 Monthly fire extinguisher, lighting, safety shower, & storm drain checks completed.
 Attended JIF safety meeting at Toms River.
 Operators attended hearing conservation training & bloodborne pathogen training.
 Lost time accident free for 201 days.
PROJECTS
I&I : No report
Madisonville Road: Obtaining prices from contractors to finish station
East Oak Pump Station: Completed.
Solar Field: Noveda checked inverters and rewired.
Fieldstone Drive Pump Station: Waiting for start-up
Climber Screen: Waiting for JOGI response.
Annin Generator: Pads poured
RSPs Replacement: On order
FST Building Repair: Completed.
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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY
Resolution #1231
Approval of the Bill List Dated:
April 10, 2012
BE IT RESOLVED, that this bill list dated 4/10/2012 be audited, and if found correct, be paid.
Amounts listed as PY Unencumbered Bills will be transferred from Unrestricted Net Assets to the
current liability line Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable Current - Operating
Accounts Payable Current – Capital
$ 122,699.91
$
28.36
Prior Year Bills- Operating
PY Unencumbered Bills- Operating
Total Prior Year Bills Operating
$ 3,497.26
$ 919.14
Prior Year Bills- Capitol 2010
Prior Year Bills- Capitol 2011
Total Prior Year Bills- Capitol
$28,306.89
$67,912.87
Payroll - Current - S&W
Payroll - Current - FICA
$56,663.09
$ 4,262.65
Total Payroll
$
4,416.40
$
96,219.76
$ 60,925.74
Sub-Total
$ 284,290.17
Total
$ 284,290.17
13. Resolution #1231 – Approval of Bill List Dated: April 10, 2012-$284,290.17
Motioned by Malay, seconded by Gaziano to approve the Bill List Dated: April 10, 2012
Roll Call
Aye:
Carpenter, Gaziano, Malay, Spitzer
Nay:
Motion Carried
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14. Member/Staff Comments-None
ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Carpenter, seconded by Carpenter to adjourn at 6:52 PM.
All in favor; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorraine J De Grande
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