BOROUGH OF RAMSEY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR MEETING OF September 18, 2017

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1 BOROUGH OF RAMSEY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR MEETING OF September 18, 2017 Mr. Emmer called the regular meeting of The Board of Public Works to order at 7:35 PM. Board members present were Mayor Dillon, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Dugan, Mr. Martin and Mr. O Rourke. Also present were Mr. Corriston, Mr. Vozeh, Mr. Bacolo, Mrs. Sylvester, Mr. DeBlock and Mr. Skorupa. Mr. Zwerling, and Mrs. Pillitteri were absent, Councilman Tyburczy arrived at 8:00PM. Mr. Emmer announced that the meeting is being held in accordance with the Sunshine Laws of the State of New Jersey. Public Notice of this regularly scheduled meeting was published in issues of The Bergen Record and The Ridgewood News on February 10, MINUTES Minutes of August 22, 2017 meeting were accepted with a correction to the Engineer s report to page 2, 3 rd line, value should read valve, Arlington Ave should read Arlton Ave. On page 5, the 3 rd motion for Maple St, should read authorize Board Attorney to file a counter claim to their suit in reference to water main replacement. Motion by Mr. Emmer to approve as amended, seconded by Mr. Martin. Carried. Mayor Dillon abstained. CORRESPONDENCE Motion by Mr. Emmer seconded by Mr. Dugan to receive and file with review during Committee reports. Carried. No. Date From To Subject 1. 8/10/17 Crew Board of Public Works Darlington Ave Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction, contract /25/17 Crew Board of Public Works Suez zinc orthophosphate 3. 8/23/17 Crew Board of Public Works Request from Boswell Engineering for Water & Sanitary sewer service for proposed USR Affordable Housing 4. 8/24/17 Crew Board of Public Works Crescent Well #1 pumping station renovation 5. 8/28/17 Crew Board of Public Works August arsenic results 6. 8/30/17 Crew Board of Public Works NJDOT Maintenance Facility Renovations & improvements 7. 9/8/17 Crew Board of Public Works LCR Forms & Lead Sampling plan 8. 9/8/17 Crew Board of Public Works NJ Dept. of Environ. Protection. Water Quality Parameter Sampling plan 9. 9/11/17 Crew Board of Public Works Crescent Well #1 pumping station temp. shutdown 10. 9/11/17 Crew Board of Public Works High Service Pumping Station

2 SCADA Radio Communication system 11. 9/18 /17 DeBlock Environmental Services, LLC Board of Public Works Members Management Report Work performed and to be discussed 12. 9/18/17 Public Works Asst. Supt. Board of Public Works Members Operations Report Outline of monthly tasks performed by Public Works staff 13. 9/15/17 Crew Board of Public Works Progress Report ENGINEER S REPORT Mr. Bacolo reported that the water main replacement project on Garden, Park & Center St. has been completed. Final paving work for Ramsey Avenue will be done in the 1 st week of October. The paving will be the full road width. This work will be done at the contracted unit price. Woodland Well Interior Building Improvements are moving forward Three bid spec were picked up, only one was submitted for Crescent Ave well #1 building inside renovations. It was received from CFM Construction for $145,200. The proposal was reviewed by Mr. Corriston. Both Mr. Corriston and Mr. Bacolo recommend them for approval. The work will begin in about a month and the well will be out of service for approximately 75 days. The Sauna Road pumping station phase 2 improvements specs are finished. Once reviewed the work can go out for bid. There are 2 pumps, only one will be shut down at a time during improvements. High Service pumping station SCADA radio station. Plans are complete and work needs to be reviewed. Bids for work will go out at the end of September. Work is to begin mid to late December. New radios are to be installed to replace current dial up. Mr. Vozeh asked if all sites need to be upgraded to communicate with each other. Mr. Bacolo stated that it will be compatible with DPW main office communications, but not other pumping stations. Mr. Bacolo has three items for executive session. Ramsey Brook Basin, Overlook Court water main and Upper Saddle River service request. Mr. Emmer discussed the Don Bosco water easement letter that was received. Mr. Corriston stated that resolution is needed from school and Mr. Jaworski s office stating that we authorize the school to grant this easement. Mr. Corriston will follow up. Motion by Mr. Emmer to award bid for Crescent Ave well #1 inside building renovations to CFM Construction in the amount of $145,200. Mr. O Rourke seconded motion. Roll Call: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Emmer, Mr. O Rourke, Mr. Martin, Mr. O Rourke Mr. Dugan, Mayor Dillon None Mr. Zwerling and Mrs. Pillitteri

3 OPERATIONS REPORT Mr. Skorupa presented the monthly written report to the Board. It has been determined that the odor on Darlington Ave near #173and #175 is a result of the pressure pushing it up resident s sewer vent stacks to their backyards since the manholes were sealed. There are two possible solutions being explored. The first is to install charcoal in vents, which lasts 3-6 months which creates some liabilities. The second is to inject a chemical into the Sauna Road station which will break down bacteria to control the odor. Mayor Dillon asked what cost would be. Mr. Skorupa stated that the cost will be up to $20,000 a year. Mr. Bacolo and Mr. Skorupa explained why the odor is being pushed up resident vent stacks and how the system was built. Mr. DeBlock suggested we try the chemical injection on a trial basis before doing full rollout of treatment. It is best to monitor odor situation during warm weather. A pump would need to be installed to dispense chemical. The suggestion is to try a pilot program for the next two months to see if positive results are achieved. Estimate will be needed to assess budget and allocation. Motion by Mr. Martin to approve the pilot program at the Darlington Pump station to inject a chemical to control Darlington sewer odor. Seconded by Mr. Emmer, all in favor, motion carried. Suez is starting a program to use zinc orthophosphate which is a rust inhibitor. The Board of Public Works will monitor the usage for the first three months to be sure it is compatible with our water system. Mr. Bacolo added that he had called Suez to discuss this additional additive. Mr. Vozeh asked if we already inject different chemicals into other areas of the system. Mr. DeBlock commented that the purpose of the zinc orthophosphate builds the film around the inside of the pipe and prevents rust. This product is thoroughly tested. Mr. Skorupa discussed an incident that occurred in front of Chili s at 900 Rte. 17N. The pressure nozzle from the Borough sewer jet truck became stuck about 15 ft. deep in pipe as a result of grease collection. This has been an ongoing trouble spot for the last 20 years. John Garcia was called in for emergency repair and they will bring equipment in to repair pipe compromise. To resolve issue, digging will be done and a camera line will be put into pipe to identify blockage and pipe breakage. Mr. Bacolo asked if the Board of Health was notified to inspect restaurant. The response was yes, it will be inspected. Operations management report: Mr. DeBlock reported that the water summary was submitted to Northwest Bergen and they were happy with our report. The lead and copper water sampling plans were submitted and then re-submitted because of ongoing revisions. The Dioxin monitoring will continue. Summary data in August detected very low levels, trace amounts in two wells. ATTORNEY S REPORT Mr. Corriston reported on the following: An agreement regarding ADA North Contract 3 modifications from NJDOT to traffic islands which may include sewer easements in the Borough was received. Mr. Corriston & Mr. Bacolo will discuss with Mr. D Agostaro. One item of potential litigation for closed session.

4 MAYOR S REPORT reported the Screaming Eagle Gun range proposal has been withdrawn. In addition the work has been done on the Main St. train crossing. COUNCIL LIAISON S REPORT Nothing to report. ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT Nothing to report FINANCE Budget and Revenue/Expense Reports were submitted to Board members. Resolution by: Mr. Martin Seconded by: Mr. O Rourke AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: The following bills be paid and charged to the current Water/Sewer 2017 Budget: CURRENT $ 187, RESERVE $ WIRED 0 The following bills be paid and charged to the Capital Account: Mr. Emmer, Mr. O Rourke, Mr. Martin, Mr. O Rourke Mr. Dugan, Mayor Dillon None Mr. Zwerling and Mrs. Pillitteri were absent PUBLIC COMMENT - none OLD BUSINESS none NEW BUSINESS - none EXECUTIVE SESSION Resolution by: Mr. Emmer Seconded by: Mr. Martin Carried To go into Executive Session at 8:24 PM. WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works of the Borough of Ramsey is of the opinion that such circumstances exist; and

5 WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works of the Borough of Ramsey wishes to discuss matters of litigation, personnel, and contract negotiation; and WHEREAS, minutes will be kept and once the matter involving the confidentiality of the above no longer exist, then the minutes can be made public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Public Works of the Borough of Ramsey, that the public be excluded from this meeting. The outcome of the meeting will be disclosed when a course of action is determined or a decision is reached. Motion by Mr. Emmer to return to the regular meeting at 8:45PM, seconded by Mr. O Rourke. Carried. Motion by Mr. Emmer to authorize the Board Attorney in reference to Revax contract to continue negotiations. Second by Mr. Martin. Carried Board discussed need for a Special meeting to review and approve bid for the Ramsey Brook Basin sewer lining project, date of October 4 th at 6:00pm was determined. Mr. Vozeh asked that Special meeting be advertised. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Emmer entertained a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Martin to adjourn at 8:50PM. Carried. Respectfully Submitted By: Kelly Sylvester