PRESENT<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ronnie Perry, Chairman<\/p>\nDavid Ford, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Todd Kline, Senior Engineer<\/p>\n
Steve Swan, Executive Director<\/p>\n
ABSENT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clifford Adams, Commissioner<\/p>\nALSO PRESENT<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Donald Elliott, Commissioner<\/p>\nThomas Boland, Commissioner<\/p>\n
Chairman Perry called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.<\/p>\n
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD<\/strong><\/p>\nThere being no citizens who wished to address the Commission, Chairman Elliott closed the Public Comment Period.<\/p>\n
ADOPT:<\/strong><\/p>\nMinutes from November 12, 2015 Facility Committee meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\nCommissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Elliott to adopt the minutes of the November 12, 2015 Facilities Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent). <\/u><\/p>\n
Hercules\/Pinova Sub-Surface Water Discharge <\/strong>\u2013 Lisa Willis, Brown & Caldwell<\/p>\nMr. Swan introduced Lisa Willis of Brown and Caldwell. They are the firm that JWSC is contracted with to provide permit alterations which we do for EPD, EPA or the state of Georgia goes through them.\u00a0 All of our pre-treatment systems are reviewed by Brown & Caldwell and master permit.\u00a0 Lisa discussed the Pinova\/Hercules request to discharge their treated remediation ground water to the Academy Creek Facility.\u00a0 This issue has been in discussion for several months.\u00a0 She explained the history when EPD required Hercules to develop remedial measures to address the contaminated ground water at their facility.\u00a0 This past June Pinova approached JWSC and asked for authorization to discharge the treated remediation water into Academy Creek under the existing POTW permit for waste water.\u00a0 JWSC required more information before agreeing.\u00a0 The design of Pinova\u2019s process plan was discussed which included 2 recover wells.\u00a0 The attachment C shows pump tests and the results showed considerable removal of the various parameters. The Chloride showed very little change due to levels in the ground water. \u00a0The question was asked if a test was ran after each batch and Ms. Willis stated that Pinova will need additional tanks to hold the water while being tested.\u00a0 They will be performing periodic testing but not every batch.\u00a0 JWSC has requested a bond, a certificate of insurance, and a third party to be used in the testing process but have not yet heard back from them.\u00a0 A quick resolution has been requested by Pinova while they wait for a permit. \u00a0Rain events were also discussed and could possibly double in volume from 0.5 MGB to 0.8 almost 1.0 MGB.\u00a0 These recovery wells are designed to operate continuously in order to maintain hydraulic control of the ground water it is problematic for these wells to be shut down the system during a large rain event.\u00a0 Pinova is working to meter their flows during rain situations. Ms. Willis continued stating from a risk standpoint, the treatment design is sound.\u00a0 However, if there were ever to be an issue with the concentrated chemicals the Academy Creek system is not designed to handle those concentrated chemicals.\u00a0 As suggested by Ms. Willis, the commissioners recommended that Pinova pursue the option of adding additional holding tanks and perform the testing as requested.<\/p>\n
SR99 Water Main Extension PH 1, 2, 3 Recommendation for award <\/strong>– T. Kline<\/p>\nTodd Kline introduced the project to the committee and stated the invitation to bid was advertised and included 52 contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and seven (7) plan holder services. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on 10\/27 and 18 contractors attended.\u00a0 There were three bids received which included Seaboard Construction Co, Popco, Inc. and TB Landmark Construction.\u00a0 The staff recommendation is to enter a contract with Seaboard Construction Co., in the amount of $1,177,792.15.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Boland to forward to the full Commission. <\/u><\/p>\n
Irrigation Meter Standards <\/strong>\u2013 T. Kline<\/p>\nTodd Kline addressed the Committee and explained that this is a completely different tap. The staff proposes an option for customers to purchase irrigation only meters.\u00a0 The staff designed the Irrigation Meter with Backflow Preventer and it was explained in detail and requested to be added to the JWSC Standards for Water and Sewer Design and Construction.\u00a0 The meters can record data and be monitored.\u00a0 There was discussion on the reduction and amending the fine.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Elliott made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford to forward to the Finance Committee and then to the full Commission. Motion approved 3-0-1 (Commissioner Adams was absent).<\/u><\/p>\n
DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\nAcademy Creek Office Modifications Budget<\/strong> \u2013 S. Swan<\/p>\nMr. Swan updated the committee on the Academy Creek building. He explained the upper floor is unoccupied and has approx. 10k sq. ft.\u00a0 It is considered a category 4 worthy building during a storm.\u00a0 Mr. Swan continued and stated he met with a local architect to consider a rendition of the building to make better use of the space.\u00a0\u00a0 The building has many values to use in event of an emergency.\u00a0 The upper deck has space to keep a generator and space for our emergency crews to stage during a storm.\u00a0 Mr. Swan stated a rendition of a conceptual design and budget will be provided the commissioners and it can be added to the Master Plan.\u00a0 There was further discussion on sleeping quarters. There is FEMA money available and requires plan drawings and a budget.<\/p>\n
LS 2030 Update <\/strong>\u2013 T. Kline<\/p>\nTodd Kline updated the committee on the Lift Station 2030 project. There was a change in the memo of construction, material, and quantities but no change in price.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The changes went through our Legal Council and as an amendment to the contract officially.\u00a0 Mr. Kline continued to explain the contractors timeline and the plan to bore, which is in the permit.\u00a0 The permitting is the responsibility of the contractor. The map was discussed and pictures were presented for understanding.\u00a0 Department of Natural Resources has been involved from the beginning due to the high profile of the project and the close proximity of the marsh.\u00a0 Glynn County Traffic Control is involved making sure all is going well. There is right of way permitting.\u00a0 Mike Fields, Senior Inspector, explained the pictures and showed many power lines and utilities involved.\u00a0 It was noted that when this project is complete it should take care of the development issues going into basin 2030 which was originally recommended in 2003.<\/p>\n
LS 2032 Update <\/strong>\u2013 T. Kline<\/p>\nMr. Kline updated the Committee on the 2032 basin and the upgrade will be completed in early February 2016. Various items are being shipping and will be installed soon.\u00a0 Infiltration and Inflow survey identified several large points of infiltration.\u00a0 The Basin 2032 analysis is ongoing work with Glynn County GIS and mapping identifying parcels.<\/p>\n
Master Plan Schedule Update<\/strong> \u2013 S. Swan<\/p>\nMr. Swan updated the committee on the Master Plan schedule. He is meeting with County and City managers and commissioners.\u00a0 These meetings are very important as they have been going over the future plans needed by JWSC.\u00a0 The plan is the 3rd<\/sup> week in January for a revised semi-final draft of the Master Plan.\u00a0 It was recommended to bypass the Facilities Committee and go directly to the full Commission for review.<\/p>\nDirector\u2019s Update<\/strong><\/p>\nMr. Swan explained that approximately a year ago there was a sinkhole on Sea Island Road and Frederica and there was exposure to H2S odor. Testing was performed on the Sea Island Sewer system.\u00a0 Hydrogen Sulfide was measured and discussed requesting a pre-treatment system.\u00a0 The Catawater WM Concentrate was explained but is not addressing hydrogen sulfide as we have requested.\u00a0 Chlorinated drip systems were installed and are working well.\u00a0 The residents have commented and appreciate what has been done.\u00a0 JWSC is saving a little over 5k a year by self-treating the issue.<\/p>\n
Mr. Swan stated Brown and Caldwell was part of the selection committee for Angela Walker and the WW Treatment Team. Today she is at the state level receiving, on behalf of herself and JWSC WWT staff, the top F.O.G. Program in the state of Georgia.<\/p>\n
Meeting adjourned at 3:31 pm.<\/p>\n
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