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Township of Georgian Bluffs and Township of Chatsworth

Biodigester Joint Board Agenda

Friday, January 24, 2014, 8:00 AM

1. Call to Order

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof:

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting – November 11, 2013

4. Hearing of Delegations or Deputations

1) None

5. Correspondence

1) Veolia October, November and December 2013 Wastewater reports

2) ANF Energy Solutions Inc. (ANF) proposal for Relay Upgrade and Nuisance

Trips Monitoring

3) BDO – 2013 Financial Statement

4) Genivar – Explanation of 2013 engineering fees

6. Reports and Recommendations:

Operations:

1) Action Items Report

2) BR001-2014 Exhaust Pipe

3) BR002-2014 Rolan Inc. Biogas Generator Service Agreement

4) BR003-2014 RFP for Engineering Services

Finance:

1) Waste Water Summary

2) Revenue and Expense reports year-to-date

3) 2014 Budget

7. Public Question Period:

8. In Camera Session:

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9. Accounts:

Approval of accounts for the period of October 29, 2013 to January 20, 2013.

10. Unfinished Business:

1) Verbal update on website development

11. New Business:

1) For information purposes:a. Nickason’s may be hauling septic waste from other municipalities to

the Biodigester in future

b. In 2013, electricity production generated $41,511.65 in revenue

12. Adjournment:

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Georgian Bluffs –Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Board

Minutes

Friday November 1st

Members Present:

, 2013, 8:00 AM

Mayor – Alan Barfoot, Township of Georgian Bluffs

Mayor – Bob Pringle, Township of ChatsworthDeputy Mayor – Dwight Burley, Township of Georgian BluffsDeputy Mayor – Terry McKay, Township of Chatsworth

Staff Present:

Chief Administrative Officer – Murray Hackett, Township of Georgian BluffsCAO/Clerk - Will Moore, Township of ChatsworthDirector of Operations – Peter Paquette, Township of Georgian BluffsTreasurer – Holly Morrison, Township of Georgian BluffsBiodigester Operator – Troy Unruh, Township of Georgian Bluffs (8:30 AM arrival)Operations Assistant – Desirée van Dijk, Township of Georgian Bluffs (Recording

Secretary)

1. Call to Order:

Chair Alan Barfoot called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM

2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof:

None at this time

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Motion Number: BIO 059-2013

Moved by: Member Bob PringleSeconded by: Member Terry McKay

Be it resolved that the Biodigester Joint Board approves minutes of the October11, 2013 meeting as presented.

Carried

4. Hearing of Delegations or Deputations:

None

5. Correspondence

1) Trevor Falk: Presentation to the Chatsworth Council Biodigester Costs and

Fees

Noted and Filed

2) Veolia September 2013 Wastewater report

Motion Number: BIO 060-2013Moved by: Member Dwight Burley

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Seconded by: Member Bob Pringle

Be it resolved that the Biodigester Joint Board accepts the Veolia September2013 monthly wastewater report.

Carried

6. Reports and Recommendations:

1) Action Items Report

Operations

The following recommendation was made:

Motion Number: BIO 061-2013Moved by: Member Bob PringleSeconded by: Member Terry McKay

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs – Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardreceives the November 1, 2013 Action Items report.

Carried

2) BR012-2013 100 Kw Generator Replacement


Motion Number: BIO 062-2013Moved by: Member Dwight BurleySeconded by: Member Terry McKay

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs Chatsworth Joint Biodigester Boardreceives the report prepared by Biodigester Operator, Troy Unruh and furtherrecommends staff purchase the new generator (Serial # UCI274H1) from RolandMechanical at the quoted price of $6,959.00 plus the cost of installation. Further,that staff investigate options to reduce the ambient temperature around thegenerator and report back with solutions and cost implications.

Carried

3) BR013-2013 Digestate Spreading

Saugeen AGRI was contracted to truck and spread digestate from the

Biodigester for the fall round of spreading. An estimated total of 2,866m3

There is currently 1,147m

wasspread over 2 weeks. Spreading was halted due to saturated field conditions.

3 in the large tank and 266m3 left in the small tank.There is currently 4,981m3


of reserve capacity between the two tanks, which isexpected to provide enough storage for the coming winter.

Motion Number: BIO 063-2013

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Moved by: Member Terry McKaySeconded by: Member Bob Pringle

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs – Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardreceives the report prepared by the Biodigester operator, Troy Unruh andsupported by Peter Paquette, Director of Operations for information tocommittee.

Carried

4) BR014-2013 Have1.com Proposal for Biodigester Marketing, Promotionand Education

In an attempt to raise the awareness of the benefits of the Biodigester andprovide the public with more information on the operation of the facility, staff hasinvestigated the cost to construct an educational website and future print mediamaterial such as signage, flyers, and brochures.

Staff met with Have1.com to discuss potential options, focusing on thedevelopment of a website. The proposed website content would be easilytransferrable to other print materials to facilitate cost savings. Headings wouldinclude pages such as Home, About, Benefits, News & Events, Photo Gallery,Resources, Contact.

Financial costs were broken down into two stages:

1. Research and Content development for 15-20 Hours at $70/hr=$1050-$14002. Website design, formatting and installation = $1419


Motion Number: BIO 064-2013Moved by: Member Dwight BurleySeconded by: Member Bob Pringle

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs – Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardreceives report BR014-2013 from the Operations Assistant regarding themarketing, promotion and education proposal for the Biodigester and authorizesstaff to engage Have1.com to 1) research and prepare content for a website at acost of $1,400 and, 2) to design, format and install the website at a cost of$1,419. The total cost of the project to be an upset limit of $2,819.00 plus tax, to

be funded from the 2013 Joint Biodigester operating budget. Carried

5) Verbal report re: Mega Lab bacteria seeding of digestate to minimizeodours.

Staff met with representatives on-site. Some of the issues that were aresult of the digestate were identified. The recommendation was a naturalproduct (bacteria) which is “seeded” into the digestate, which should

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alleviate the odours. The second step may require aeration or diffused airinjection, the latter more cost effective than the former.

The problem was felt to be the temperature in digester which is 40o C

degrees. This causes certain bacteria to go dormant because it’s too hot.The small tank will be seeded with one 25Kg bag of product initially andthen smaller amounts bi-weekly for a cost of $1,000 over a six monthperiod.

1) Waste Water Summary

Finance:

Noted and Filed

2) Revenue and Expense reports year-to-date


Motion Number: BIO 065-2013Moved by: Member Dwight BurleySeconded by: Member Terry McKay

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs – Chatsworth Biodigester JointBoard receives the current revenue and expense financial statements toOctober 28, 2013.

Carried

3) 2014 Preliminary Budget

Treasurer Holly Morrison reviewed the 2014 Preliminary Budget, includingthe revenue, expense and capital budgets. Director of Operations PeterPaquette answered questions about the capital “wish list” from anoperational and staff perspective.

7. Public Question Period:

1) Trevor Falk

a) Do the Occupational Health & Safety Act and associated regulationsrelated to work in confined spaces apply in relation to maintenance of the

SUMA Pump or any other equipment or facilities at the Biodigester, and ifso, how has the Board discharged its responsibilities?

b) Where can I find a copy of the procedure that the Board has adopted fordealing with questions from the public when they are asked at meetingssuch as the ones asked at the previous meeting, or are responses toquestions dealt with on a “one-off” sort of basis? A: The Board has notreceived any reports from the MOE regarding odour complaints. Mr. Falkfurther suggested that the capital budget contain an amount for odourmeters

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c) Consider using the website as a place were agendas and minutes etc. arealso posted.

2) David Chapman

a) Why was digestate not able to be spread? A: This was due to bothweather and one farm no longer being available.

b) If we could not spread all of the digestate this time, how will we dispose ofgreater volume? A: This has been looked after in the RFP agreementgoing forward.

c) Mr. Chapman would like to see a one-page, very concise score card whichratepayers can use, to include: performance matrix, budgets as tabled,

and actual financials so that performance can be monitored andcommented on.

d) Mr. Chapman commented on wording in the presentation of the budget.He asked for assurance that the actual needs will be determined prior tothe approval of the 2014 budget.

3) Gary Johnston

Mr. Johnston finds it hard to believe that the MOE would not have anyreports on the odour issues. A: CAO Murray Hackett indicated that the

MOE may deny a request for this information as this information couldlead to legal action. Under those terms in Freedom of Information, theyare not required to release this information.

8. In Camera Session:

None.

9. Accounts:

Approval of accounts for the period of October 8, 2013 to October 28, 2013.


Motion Number: BIO 066-2013Moved by: Member Bob PringleSeconded by: Member Dwight Burley

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs – Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Boardapproves accounts for payment in the amount of $24,630.58 for the period ofOctober 8, 2013 to October 28, 2013

Carried

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10. Unfinished Business:

1) FIT application update and other grantsNo information update was available.

2) Application to OPA for up to $500,000 grant for municipalities usingBiodigesters. Staff will have further discussion to take place regardingtimelines.

3) Odour Control: Troy has responded to questions from MOE and aresponse is now being awaited.

4) The letter to Minister of the Environment was sent. No response has beenreceived to date.

5) Revised work plan and schedule for septage by-law: This is now on hold

until a Consultant is in place.

6) Verbal update on generator and engine rehabilitation, SUMA mixer

The mixer has been service and the generator is ready. Once theapproval from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has been received, allsystems will be started up.

11. New Business:

1) After the meeting with the Ministry of the Environment has taken place,there a joint Council meeting with Chatsworth and Georgian Bluffs will be

held. The Township of Chatsworth has offered to host this meeting.

2) Director of Operations Peter Paquette provided a brief summary of theRFP for engineering services, including the deadline of November 15,2013 and how the submissions will be scored. The RFP will be sent toBoard members for review.

12. Future Meeting Date:

Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8:00AM

13. Adjournment:

The Biodigester Joint Board meeting adjourned at 10:50AM on a motion movedby Member Dwight Burley.

Mayor Alan Barfoot Desirée van Dijk,Recording Secretary

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Township of Georgian Bluffs Monthly Report – October 2013

1.0 IntroductionThe following report summarizes operational data, maintenance activities and compliance issueidentified during the month of October, 2013. This report includes all information required under Appendix H of the Georgian Bluffs Services Agreement.

2.0 Wastewater System – Derby Lagoons2.1 Influent FlowsThe influent flows are determined through records provided by the Septic hauler and are tabulatedas follows; for the month of October, the total influent flow was 609.26m3, with an average dailyflow of 19.65m3 or approximately 34.18% of the rated capacity based on the monthly average.

2.2 Treated FlowsThe irrigated flows for the month of October were 6477m3 based on data collected on 31 July,2013 (193,474m3) and compared to data collected on 31 October, 2013 (199,951m3). The totaleffluent volume pumped during the 2013 spray season was 15,954m3. The irrigated flows were

shut down on 31 October, 2013. As per the Certificate of Approval, spray irrigation can start again1 May, 2014.

2.3 Required Analysis as per Amended Certificate of Approval #4027-84PQMXAdjacent Monitoring Wells/Ponds

Date LocationConductivity

(uS/cm) Chlorides

(mg/L)Nitrate(mg/L) pH

TotalPhosphorus

(mg/L)

TotalAmmonia

(mg/L)

UnionizedAmmonia

(mg/L)

10/16/13 TW-1 983 120 0.63

10/16/13 TW-1A 559 56 0.59

10/16/13 TW-2 1070 190 <0.06

10/16/13 TW-2A 940 140 1.20

10/16/13 TW-3 595 37 <0.06

10/16/13 TW-3A 597 50 <0.06

10/16/13 TW-4 892 140 <0.06

10/16/13 TW-4A 1010 170 0.11

10/16/13 TW-5 488 4.2 0.96

10/16/13 TW-6 721 74 0.94

10/16/13 TW-6A 763 80 0.72

10/16/13 TW-7 706 75 0.74

10/16/13 TW-7A 645 64 2.21

10/16/13 TW-8 788 95 0.61

10/16/13 TW-9 530 34 <0.06Notes: Nitrites were non detectable, F – Frozen, TW – Test Well, SW – Surface Water Pond

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Effluent Sampling

Date Location CBOD (mg/L) TSS (mg/L)

10/16/13 Facultative Lagoon 5 8






Monthly Average 5.17 9.67

Notes: CBOD is the biochemical oxygen demand and TSS is total suspended solids. The monthly average limits areas follows; for CBOD the limit is 30 mg/L and for TSS the limit is 40 mg/L.

2.4 Repairs and Maintenance DetailsThere were no repairs or non-routine maintenance completed at the lagoon during the month ofOctober 2013.

2.5 Regulatory IssuesThe Annual Derby Lagoons Inspection was scheduled for Tuesday, 5 June, 2012 with Ministry ofthe Environment officer, Rhonda Shannon. The final report has not been received by Veolia WaterCanada.

2.6 Consumer Complaints/Inquiry and Actions CompletedVarious odour complaints have been received throughout the month of October by the Townshipand Ministry of the Environment. The odour complainants to date are at the following addresses;

137235 Concession 7 Road 062223 Sideroad 3 177152 Concession 5 Road

Odour monitoring has been conducted by various persons and various times to troubleshoot theseodour complaints. All necessary documentation is being collected to ensure that all complaints /monitoring is being addressed in a timely manner to rectify this issue as soon as possible.

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2.7 Bio-Digester Operations – Tank LevelsHydrolyzer FOG Digester Digestate Storage

Date

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(cm)

LiquidLevel

(Small)

(m)

LiquidLevel

(Large)

(m)

1 1.47 52.97 47.03 0.557 10.28 39.72 20 3.48 2.53

2 1.36 49.00 51.00 0.568 10.48 39.52 20 3.76 2.53

3 1.50 54.05 45.95 0.578 10.66 39.34 19 3.76 2.53

4 1.42 51.17 48.83 0.569 10.50 39.50 19 3.76 2.05

5 1.55 55.85 44.15 0.583 10.76 39.24 20 3.76 2.05

6 1.42 51.17 48.83 0.591 10.90 39.10 20 3.78 2.05

7 1.37 49.36 50.64 0.557 10.28 39.72 20 3.83 2.06

8 1.43 51.53 48.47 3.041 50.00 0.00 20 3.83 2.06

9 1.36 49.00 51.00 3.042 50.00 0.00 20 3.83 2.06

10 1.24 44.68 55.32 3.042 50.000.00

20 3.84 1.7411 1.27 45.76 54.24 3.042 50.00 0.00

20 3.84 1.10

12 1.51 54.41 45.59 3.042 50.00 0.00 20 1.73 0.79

13 1.62 58.37 41.63 3.042 50.00 0.00 20 1.73 0.79

14 1.53 55.13 44.87 3.042 50.00 0.00 20 1.73 0.79

15 1.68 60.53 39.47 3.042 50.00 0.00 20 1.73 0.79

16 1.84 66.30 33.70 3.042 50.00 0.00 19 1.74 0.79

17 1.79 64.50 35.50 3.043 50.00 0.00 19

18 1.79 64.50 35.50 3.042 50.00 0.00 20

19

20

21 1.99 71.70 28.30 1.456 26.86 23.14 19 1.77 0.7922 2.39 86.12 13.88 1.222 22.55 27.45 19 1.78 0.79

23 2.37 85.40 14.60 1.343 24.78 25.22 20 2.05 0.79

24 2.17 78.19 21.81 3.042 50.00 0.00 19 2.05 0.79

25 2.00 72.06 27.94 1.318 24.32 25.68 20 2.05 0.79

26 2.38 85.76 14.24 1.090 20.11 29.89 20 2.05 0.89

27 2.80 100.00 0.00 2.491 45.96 4.04 20 2.05 0.89

28 2.07 74.59 25.41 3.045 50.00 0.00 20 2.05 0.89

29 1.94 69.90 30.10 2.028 37.42 12.58 20 2.10 0.89

30 2.48 89.36 10.64 0.774 14.28 35.72 20 2.10 0.89

31 2.25 81.07 18.93 0.961 17.73 32.27 20 2.11 0.92

NOTE: Hydrolyzer maximum volume – 100m3 FOG maximum volume – 50m3 Digestate Storage maximum volume – 785m3

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2.8 Bio-Digester Operations – Power Production and Generator Status

Date Time Operator(s)Generator

StatusIntellimonitor

(Kw)Produced

KwActivePower

GeneratorHours

RunHours

1 0634 TU OFF 1237894 19960

2 0541 TU OFF3 0616 TU OFF

4 0601 TU OFF

5 1152 TU OFF

6 1235 TU OFF

7 0547 TU OFF

8 0606 TU OFF

9 0603 TU OFF

10 0546 TU OFF

11 0608 TU OFF

12 0644 TU OFF

13 1143 TU OFF14 1305 TU OFF

15 0810 TU OFF

16 0909 TU OFF

17 1835 KD OFF

18 0715 KD OFF

19 1200 KD OFF

20 TU OFF

21 0622 TU OFF

22 0623 TU OFF

23 0633 TU OFF

24 0540 TU OFF

25 0628 TU OFF

26 1502 TU OFF

27 1104 TU OFF

28 0545 TU OFF

29 0651 TU OFF

30 0631 TU OFF

31 0608 TU OFF 1237894 19960

Total 0 0

NOTE: TU – Troy Unruh KD – Krystal Douglas

2.9 Bio-Digester Operational RecommendationsNo operational recommendations for October, 2013.

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Township of Georgian Bluffs Monthly Report – November 2013

1.0 IntroductionThe following report summarizes operational data, maintenance activities and compliance issueidentified during the month of November, 2013. This report includes all information required under Appendix H of the Georgian Bluffs Services Agreement.

2.0 Wastewater System – Derby Lagoons2.1 Influent FlowsThe influent flows are determined through records provided by the Septic hauler and are tabulatedas follows; for the month of November, the total influent flow was 689.11m3, with an average dailyflow of 22.97m3 or approximately 39.95% of the rated capacity based on the monthly average.

2.2 Treated FlowsThe irrigated flows were shut down on 31 October, 2013 for the season. As per the Certificate of Approval, spray irrigation can start again 1 May, 2014.



(uS/cm) Chlorides


TotalPhosphorus

(mg/L)

TotalAmmonia

(mg/L)

UnionizedAmmonia

(mg/L)

11/12/13 TW-1 1010 140 0.92

11/12/13 TW-1A 645 57 0.42

11/12/13 TW-2 554 100 0.20

11/12/13 TW-2A 919 140 1.13

11/12/13 TW-3 559 30 <0.06

11/12/13 TW-3A

11/12/13 TW-4 901 150 <0.06

11/12/13 TW-4A 986 170 0.28

11/12/13 TW-5 474 3.6 0.84

11/12/13 TW-6 726 67 0.23

11/12/13 TW-6A 741 74 0.67

11/12/13 TW-7

11/12/13 TW-7A 340 98 <0.06

11/12/13 TW-8 610 63 2.01

11/12/13 TW-9 783 92 0.62

11/12/13 SW-1 1220 220 0.39 7.92 0.08 1.7 0..057

11/12/13 SW-2 712 87 <0.06 8.02 <0.03 <0.1 <0.005

11/12/13 SW-3 647 42 <0.06 7.92 <0.03 <0.1 <0.005Notes: Nitrites were non detectable, F – Frozen, TW – Test Well, SW – Surface Water Pond

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2.4 Repairs and Maintenance DetailsThere were no repairs or non-routine maintenance completed at the lagoon during the month ofNovember 2013.

2.5 Regulatory Issues

The Annual Derby Lagoons Inspection was scheduled for Tuesday, 5 June, 2012 with Ministry ofthe Environment officer, Rhonda Shannon. The final report has not been received by Veolia WaterCanada.

2.6 Consumer Complaints/Inquiry and Actions CompletedVarious odour complaints have been received throughout the month of November by the Townshipand Ministry of the Environment. The odour complainants to date are at the following addresses;


Odour monitoring has been conducted by various persons and various times to troubleshoot these

odour complaints. All necessary documentation is being collected to ensure that all complaints /monitoring is being addressed in a timely manner to rectify this issue as soon as possible.

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Date

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(cm)

LiquidLevel

(Small)

(m)

LiquidLevel

(Large)

(m)

1 2.07 74.59 25.41 0.942 17.38 32.62 19 2.15 0.96

2 2.17 78.19 21.81 1.168 21.55 28.45 48 2.17 0.96

3 2.13 76.75 23.25 1.164 21.48 28.52 43 2.18 0.96

4 1.99 71.70 28.30 1.157 21.35 28.65 20 2.18 0.96

5 2.57 92.60 7.40 1.166 21.51 28.49 46 2.19 0.96

6 2.48 89.36 10.64 1.164 21.48 28.52 19 2.21 0.96

7 2.27 81.79 18.21 1.165 21.49 28.51 40 2.26 0.96

8 2.51 90.44 9.56 1.170 21.59 28.41 20 2.33 0.97

9 2.23 80.35 19.65 0.733 13.52 36.48 42

10 2.22 79.99 20.01 1.039 19.17 30.83 23 2.45 0.9711 2.19 78.91 21.09 1.007 18.58 31.42 56 2.56 0.97

12 2.19 78.91 21.09 1.034 19.08 30.92 38 2.61 0.97

13 2.97 100.00 0.00 2.247 41.46 8.54 20 2.63 0.97

14 2.97 100.00 0.00 1.042 19.22 30.78 20 2.64 0.97

15 2.97 100.00 0.0 1.707 31.49 18.51 20 2.64 0.97

16 2.33 83.95 16.05 0.774 14.28 35.72 20 2.64 0.97

17 2.30 82.87 17.13 1.013 18.69 31.31 20 2.64 0.97

18 2.28 82.15 17.85 1.048 19.34 30.66 19 2.64 0.97

19 2.11 76.03 23.97 1.048 19.34 30.66 19 2.64 0.97

20 2.10 75.67 24.33 3.045 50.00 0.00 20 2.68 0.97

21 1.90 68.46 31.54 0.858 15.83 34.17 49 2.69 0.9822 1.74 62.70 37.30 0.818 15.09 34.91 48 2.69 0.98

23 2.98 100.00 0.00 0.679 12.53 37.47 47 2.71 0.98

24 1.76 63.42 36.58 0.697 12.86 37.14 22 2.78 0.98

25 2.09 75.31 24.69 1.440 26.51 23.43 20 2.81 0.98

26 1.93 69.54 30.46 1.437 26.51 23.49 45 2.97 0.98

27 2.23 80.35 19.65 1.745 32.20 17.80 20 2.97 0.98

28 2.12 76.39 23.61 1.287 23.75 26.25 48 2.99 0.98

29 2.02 72.78 27.22 1.269 23.41 26.59 20 3.03 0.98

30 2.98 100.00 0.00 1.854 34.21 15.79 19 3.08 0.98


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(Kw)Produced

KwActivePower

GeneratorHours

RunHours

1 0554 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

2 1122 TU OFF1237894

0 0 19960

03 1127 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960

0

4 0553 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960

0

5 0555 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

6 0617 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

7 0624 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

8 1243 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

9 2044 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

10 1434 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

11 1439 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

12 0553 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

13 1629 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960

014 0626 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

15 0559 TU OFF 1237894 0 0 19960 0

16 0929 TU OFF 1237906 0 0 19961 1

17 1237 TU OFF 1237906 0 0 19961 0

18 0612 TU OFF 1237906 0 0 19961 0

19 0603 TU OFF 1237906 0 0 19961 0

20 0618 TU OFF 1237906 249 0 19961 6

21 0615 TU OFF 1238155 496 0 19967 10

22 0644 TU OFF 1238651 611 0 19977 13

23 1510 TU OFF 1239262 581 0 19990 12

24 0927 TU OFF 1239843 1306 50 20002 26

25 1539 TU OFF 1241149 300 0 20028 7

26 1535 TU OFF 1241449 1147 0 20035 22

27 1422 TU OFF 1242596 1301 60 20057 22

28 1216 TU OFF 1243897 1061 60 20079 16

29 0635 TU OFF 1244985 1704 60 20095 32

30 1513 TU OFF 1246662 1185 60 20127 20

Total 9,941 187


2.9 Bio-Digester Operational RecommendationsNo operational recommendations for November, 2013.

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Township of Georgian Bluffs Monthly Report – December 2013

1.0 IntroductionThe following report summarizes operational data, maintenance activities and compliance issueidentified during the month of December, 2013. This report includes all information required under Appendix H of the Georgian Bluffs Services Agreement.

2.0 Wastewater System – Derby Lagoons2.1 Influent FlowsThe influent flows are determined through records provided by the Septic hauler and are tabulatedas follows; for the month of December, the total influent flow was 690.46m3, with an average dailyflow of 22.27m3 or approximately 38.74% of the rated capacity based on the monthly average.

2.2 Treated FlowsThe irrigated flows were shut down on 31 October, 2013 for the season. As per the Certificate of Approval, spray irrigation can start again 1 May, 2014.



(uS/cm) Chlorides


TotalPhosphorus

(mg/L)

TotalAmmonia

(mg/L)

UnionizedAmmonia

(mg/L)

12/3/13 TW-1 954 110 1.30

12/3/13 TW-1A 667 59 0.39

12/3/13 TW-2 1060 180 <0.06

12/3/13 TW-2A 732 92 0.58

12/3/13 TW-3 575 38 <0.06

12/3/13 TW-3A 572 44 <0.06

12/3/13 TW-4 899 150 <0.06

12/3/13 TW-4A 896 160 0.44

12/3/13 TW-5 463 3 1.74

12/3/13 TW-6 708 82 0.06

12/3/13 TW-6A 709 80 0.73

12/3/13 TW-7 721 71 <0.06

12/3/13 TW-7A 593 49 1.56

12/3/13 TW-8 795 120 0.73

12/3/13 TW-9 556 26 <0.06Notes: Nitrites were non detectable, F – Frozen, TW – Test Well, SW – Surface Water Pond

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2.4 Repairs and Maintenance DetailsThere were no repairs or non-routine maintenance completed at the lagoon during the month ofDecember 2013.

2.5 Regulatory Issues

The Annual Derby Lagoons Inspection was scheduled for Tuesday, 5 June, 2012 with Ministry ofthe Environment officer, Rhonda Shannon. The final report has not been received by Veolia WaterCanada.

2.6 Consumer Complaints/Inquiry and Actions CompletedVarious odour complaints have been received throughout the month of November by the Townshipand Ministry of the Environment. The odour complainants to date are at the following addresses;


Odour monitoring has been conducted by various persons and various times to troubleshoot these

odour complaints. All necessary documentation is being collected to ensure that all complaints /monitoring is being addressed in a timely manner to rectify this issue as soon as possible.

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Date

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(m3)

StoredWaste

Volume

(m3)

AvailableWaste

Volume

(m3)

LiquidLevel

(cm)

LiquidLevel

(Small)

(m)

LiquidLevel

(Large)

(m)

1 3.00 100.00 0.00 1.749 32.27 17.73 31 3.08 0.98

2 3.00 100.00 0.00 2.191 40.42 9.58 52 3.10 0.98

3 3.00 100.00 0.00 1.918 35.39 14.61 58 3.20 1.01

4 2.85 100.00 0.00 2.031 37.47 12.53 20 3.24 1.01

5 2.50 90.08 9.92 2.436 44.94 5.06 50 3.44 1.01

6 2.95 100.00 0.00 2.317 42.75 7.25 43 3.49 1.01

7 2.67 96.21 3.79 2.317 42.75 7.25 45 3.54 1.01

8 2.03 73.14 26.86 2.147 39.61 10.39 20 3.67 1.01

9 1.90 68.46 31.57 2.116 39.04 10.96 19 3.69 1.01

10 2.40 86.48 13.52 1.961 36.18 13.82 47 3.72 1.0111 2.29 82.51 17.49 1.899 35.04 14.96 48 3.77 1.01

12 2.08 74.95 25.05 1.797 33.15 16.85 43 3.88 1.01

13 2.84 100.00 0.00 1.694 31.25 18.75 20 3.98 1.11

14 2.70 97.29 2.71 1.719 31.72 18.28 45 2.29 1.31

15 2.41 86.84 13.16 1.505 27.77 22.23 20 2.29 1.34

16 2.36 85.04 14.96 1.415 26.11 23.89 20 2.29 1.35

17 2.11 76.03 23.97 1.408 25.98 24.02 42 2.29 1.35

18 2.69 96.93 3.07 1.175 21.68 28.32 56 2.29 1.36

19 2.81 100.00 0.00 1.065 19.65 30.35 46 2.29 1.38

20 2.90 100.00 0.00 1.671 30.83 19.17 20 2.29 1.39

21 2.92 100.00 0.00 1.698 31.33 18.67 55 2.31 1.4022 2.45 88.28 11.72 1.170 21.59 28.41 20 2.31 1.41

23 2.32 83.59 16.41 1.467 27.07 22.93 52 2.31 1.43

24 2.19 79.91 21.09 1.520 28.04 21.96 49 2.31 1.44

25 1.86 67.02 32.98 1.470 27.12 22.88 45 2.31 1.45

26 1.54 55.49 44.51 1.244 22.95 27.05 48 2.31 1.45

27 1.91 68.82 31.18 1.177 21.72 28.28 46 2.31 1.46

28 1.82 65.58 34.42 1.207 22.27 27.73 46 2.31 1.46

29 1.75 63.06 36.94 1.014 18.71 31.29 20 2.36 1.47

30 1.57 56.57 43.43 1.026 18.93 31.07 51 2.36 1.47

31 1.91 68.82 31.18 1.038 19.15 30.85 20 2.36 1.47


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(Kw)Produced

KwActivePower

GeneratorHours

RunHours

1 1252 TU ON 1247847 1353 58 20147 25

2 1553 TU ON

1249200 999 64 20172 213 1447 TU ON

1250199 1551 66 20193 24

4 1449 TU ON

1251750 986 65 20217 15

5 0619 TU ON 1252736 1537 65 20232 24

6 0623 TU ON 1254273 1555 64 20256 25

7 0716 TU ON 1255828 1778 62 20281 27

8 1050 TU ON 1257606 1944 69 20308 28

9 1501 TU ON 1259550 1661 69 20336 25

10 1553 TU ON 1261211 1374 60 20361 23

11 1447 TU ON 1262585 1352 45 20384 24

12 1448 TU ON 1263937 1377 60 20408 22

13 1301 TU ON

1265314 1217 72 20430 2114 1002 TU ON 1262531 1501 63 20451 26

15 1154 TU ON 1268032 1065 53 20477 25

16 1313 TU OFF 1269097 596 0 20502 15

17 0625 TU ON 1269693 1362 43 20517 29

18 1505 TU ON 1271055 1191 40 20546 28

19 1542 TU ON

1272246 1179 51 20574 23

20 1502 TU ON 1273425 238 62 20597 4

21 1158 TU OFF 1273663 1292 0 20601 18

22 1105 TU ON 1274955 1502 65 20619 24

23 1420 TU ON 1276457 1453 70 20643 23

24 1403 TU ON

1277910 1183 63 20666 22

25 1125 TU ON 1279093 1300 60 20688 24

26 1141 TU ON 1280393 1056 63 20712 25

27 1312 TU ON 1281449 723 34 20737 20

28 0909 TU ON 1282172 941 32 20757 26

29 1329 TU ON 1283113 396 32 20783 10

30 0547 TU ON 1283509 872 33 20793 23

31 1642 TU OFF 1284381 80 0 20816 2

Total 36,614 671


2.9 Bio-Digester Operational RecommendationsNo operational recommendations for December, 2013.

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Proposal ANF P13-08 12 th November 2013

ANF Energy Solutions Inc, PO Box 1111, Richmond (Ottawa), Ontario, K0A 2Z0.www.anfenergy.ca Principal Engineer: Aidan Foss, PhD, P.Eng. E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 613-838-6505

Proposal toTownship of Georgian Bluffs (TGB)

fromANF Energy Solutions Inc. (ANF)

ForGeorgian Bluffs Relay Upgrade and Nuisance Trips Monitoring

1 Introduction

Prior to 2007, synchronous generation connecting to Hydro One feeders was generally requiredinstall an expensive Transfer-Trip system for feeder anti-islanding protection. This wassubsequently relaxed, and since 2009 small synchronous generation (<500kW) has generallybeen allowed to offer passive anti-islanding protection as a low-cost alternative.

Passive anti-islanding protections are required to have sensitive settings and may therefore beprone to causing nuisance tripping. Since the introduction of passive anti-islanding protections inOntario, there has been a limited amount of work on optimizing settings for three-phase

connections, but virtually no work on single-phase connections.

The primary purpose of this work is to gather data on the frequency and cause of nuisance tripson the Georgian Bluffs Septage Biogas system, and, if the numbers of nuisance trips isexcessive, to discuss with Hydro One for a relaxation of the protection settings.

The inter-tie protection relay that was supplied with the CHP unit is a Legacy SEL-351A unit anddoes not contain an internet port, nor ROCOF protection which is one of the main elements usedfor passive anti-islanding. Since 2012, these features are available in SEL-351A relay models.Currently ROCOF protection is provided by an auxiliary DEIF relay for which there is no remoteaccess and is considered to be more prone to nuisance tripping than the ROCOF algorithm in theSEL-351A relay.

ANF was one of the main consultants that pioneered the use of passive anti-islanding protectionsas a low-cost alternative to transfer-trip, please see paper attached (“Design and Implementationof an Anti-Islanding Protection Strategy for Distributed Generation involving Multiple PassiveProtections ”). In view of ANF’s interest in passive anti-islanding protection, ANF is offering toprovide primary analysis of SEL-351A relay data without charge to the Township of GeorgianBluffs for six months after installation, and to discuss with Hydro One for a relaxation of settingsshould excessive nuisance tripping occur.

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Proposal ANF P13-08 12 th November 2013

ANF Energy Solutions Inc, PO Box 1111, Richmond (Ottawa), Ontario, K0A 2Z0.www.anfenergy.ca Principal Engineer: Aidan Foss, PhD, P.Eng. E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 613-838-6505

2 Scope of Works

Please see below for a summary of works:Description Estimate

Upgrade of SEL-351A relay to include Ethernet port and ROCOF protection.(US$1540 plus freight and brokerage, passed on at cost)

Relay procurement and programming.

Installation of replacement SEL-351A relay and configuring of router to provideinternet access.

Disbursements (travel to/from site).

Provision to the Township of Georgian Bluffs a monthly summary for 6 monthsof inter-tie relay trips, and identifying the protection elements responsible forinitiating the trips. Discussions with Hydro One as necessary should nuisancetrip frequency be excessive.

$1700

$420

$1260

$520

ANF to cover.

TOTAL $3900

3 Commercial Arrangements

Engineering component is fixed price. HST is additional.

Mileage rate is $0.50/km.

Payment terms: 30 calendar days. Equipment component will be invoiced after equipmentordering. Engineering component will be invoiced after installation of the replacement relay.

ANF Energy Solutions confirms that it is the holder of a PEO Certificate of Authorization, andholds associated Professional Liability Insurance.

This proposal is open until 12th December 2013.

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Schweitzer Engineering Labs Quotation

Quote 2013-671Date: November 11, 2013Attn: Aidan Foss, ANF Energy [email protected]

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IEEE CANADA EPEC 2009 – PAPER 1677 1

Abstract—Experience with connecting farm biogas

generation to rural distribution feeders has revealed that a

particular costly barrier can be protection against

unplanned islanding. When the size of the generation is

small compared to the load on the feeder, the cost of anti-

islanding protection is very small. However, once a certain

size threshold is reached, alternative protection methods

are required, and the standard solution in the past has been

expensive utility-approved fast transfer trip. Recognizing

that this would make many farm biogas projects

uneconomic, the utility has agreed to work with biogas

proponents to develop cheaper alternatives for projects less

than 500kW. This paper describes the design of a novel

Multiple-Passive Anti-Islanding Protection Strategy and its

implementation on a 499kW biogas-fueled synchronous

generator in Ontario.

Index Terms—Distributed Generation, Biogas, Anti-

Islanding Protection, Vector Shift, ROCOF

I. INTRODUCTION

Experience with connecting farm biogas generation in

Ontario to rural distribution feeders has revealed that a

particular costly barrier can be protection against unplanned

islanding. When the utility feeder becomes disconnected from

the main distribution network, any generators connected to that

feeder must be rapidly disconnected to avoid potential damage

when the feeder re-connects with the network.

When the size of the generation is small compared to theload on the feeder, the cost of anti-islanding protection is verysmall as it can be included within standard interconnectionprotection. However, once a certain size threshold is reached,alternative protection methods are required, and the standardsolution in the past has been utility-approved fast transfer tripcosting around C$250K for a single recloser-set system.

Manuscript received August 2009. This work was supported in part by the

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and

the Agri-Energy Producers Association of Ontario (APAO) for contributing to

project expenses; and CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada for their

financial contribution to the site-specific simulation studies of reference [4].

Aidan Foss and Kalle Leppik are with ANF Energy Solutions Inc., 4092McBean Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K0A 2Z0 (email: [email protected]

& [email protected]).

Recognizing that this would make many farm biogas projectsuneconomic, the utility agreed to work with biogas proponentsto develop cheaper alternatives for projects less than 500kW[3].

The first Ontario biogas project to experience this barrier

was the Terryland Farms 180kW generator. In 2007, following

a joint research program with Natural Resources Canada

involving a series of simulation studies and on-site tests, this

project was granted approval to connect using ‘ Directional Reactive Power Protection’ [1].

For the Fepro Farms 499kW biogas project, this method was

not considered suitable owing to the presence of a capacitor

bank on the feeder. This led to a re-opening of the research

program leading eventually to the ‘ Multiple-Passive Strategy’,

that is described in this report.

II. THE FEPRO FARMS PROJECT

Fepro Farms is a pioneer of Biogas technology. In 2003,

they commissioned a single-phase 50kW unit using dairy

manure as the digester feedstock. In 2007, they embarked on a

new project to increase generating capacity to 499kW thoughbringing in high-energy off-farm organic wastes such as grease

from restaurant grease traps. A single-line diagram of the

generation site is shown below. Both generator and inter-tie

protections act to trip the generator breaker.

HOUSE& FARM

12.48kV FEEDER (3-PHASE)

750 kVA Yg:Yg12.48kV / 600V

499kW, 0.8pf600V, 600A

GENERATORBREAKER

HV DISCONNECT

3-PHASELOADS

75 kVA 1-phase600V / 120V

INTER-TIE PROTECTION

SERVICE ENTRANCEBREAKER

GENERATOR PROTECTION

High ImpedanceGrounding

UTILITYDISCONNECT

HOUSE& FARM

12.48kV FEEDER (3-PHASE)

750 kVA Yg:Yg12.48kV / 600V

499kW, 0.8pf600V, 600A

GENERATORBREAKER

HV DISCONNECT

3-PHASELOADS

75 kVA 1-phase600V / 120V

INTER-TIE PROTECTION

SERVICE ENTRANCEBREAKER

GENERATOR PROTECTION

High ImpedanceGrounding

UTILITYDISCONNECT

Fig. 1. Fepro Farms Generation Site Single-Line Diagram.

Design and Implementation of an Anti-IslandingProtection Strategy for Distributed Generation

involving Multiple Passive Protections

Aidan Foss, Senior Member, IEEE , and Kalle Leppik, Member, IEEE

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The utility Connection Impact Assessment identified that

transfer trip or an alternative was required for anti-islanding

protection, since the generation capacity (499kW) was above

50% of the minimum feeder load (520kVA). The option of

employing directional reactive power protection [1] was not

considered appropriate owing to the presence of a 450kVAr

fixed capacitor bank on the feeder.

FEPRO FARMS

499kW

3 x 1-PHASE

RECLOSERS

12.47kV

TRANSFORMERSTATION

44kV / 12.47kV

MINIMUMFEEDER LOAD

520kVA

450 kVAr

12.47KV / 600V

Feeder not inductive

at light loads due tofixed capacitor bank

FEPRO FARMS

499kW

3 x 1-PHASE

RECLOSERS

12.47kV

TRANSFORMERSTATION

44kV / 12.47kV

MINIMUMFEEDER LOAD

520kVA

450 kVAr

12.47KV / 600V

Feeder not inductive

at light loads due tofixed capacitor bank

Fig. 2. Utility Feeder Single-Line Diagram.

The directional reactive power method requires the feeder to

which the DG is attached to be always inductive. The generator

is set to slightly leading VARs, typically around 0.97pf. If the

feeder becomes islanded from the main part of the grid, the

inductive load on the feeder forces the generator to export

reactive power, which is used to detect an island condition. As

the feeder to which Fepro Farms is connected does not become

inductive at light loads, this method was not proposed.

III. REVIEW OF ANTI-ISLANDING PROTECTION METHODS

The rural distribution network in Ontario make extensive use

of single-phase hydraulic reclosers to provide rapid re-

connection of load customers following a transitory feeder

fault. They are employed both in substations, and on poles to

sectionalize a feeder. Distributed Generations may find up to 4

sets of reclosers between it and the transformer station bus.

These reclosers have fixed reclose times (1-2 seconds) and no

mechanism for providing an output status contact. This makes

conventional fast transfer trip very expensive as it involves

recloser replacement, communication masts, two-way secure

radio and recloser control. The utility requirement is fordisconnection within 0.5 sec [3], significantly faster that the 2.0

second requirement of IEEE 1547 [2].

A review of potential anti-islanding methods for this type of

generation project was undertaken [6,10]. The main findings

are summarized below:

• Fast Transfer Trip (FTT): This is the conventional methodinvolving recloser status contacts, fast secure two-waycommunications and recloser control. Typically involvesrecloser replacement and erection of communication masts.

Much too expensive for small biogas, typically costingaround C$250K for a single recloser-set implementation,and more if multiple recloser-sets are involved.

• Uni-directional Transfer Trip: Reduces cost by requiringonly one-way communications and no upgrade to reclosercontrol. As recloser status and fast communications arestill required, this is still too expensive for small biogas.

• Less fast Transfer Trip: Used in some jurisdictions – not

suitable in Ontario owing to the recloser times.• Under-current Transfer Trip: Avoids the need for recloser

replacement by using CTs to indicate an open circuit. Thisstill requires fast communications, and may have nuisancetripping risk associated with current zeros not caused by anopen recloser event.

• Moving reclosers downstream of generation: The objectiveis to enable the feeder section to which the generationconnects to have a minimum load of at least twice thegeneration size. Potentially cost effective, but very limitedopportunity for application.

• Increasing reclose times: Generally requires new reclosersand would impact on load customers. Could allow low-cost

passive protections to operate over a much wider loadrange.

• Recloser voltage blocking: Recloser closing would beinhibited if voltage is sensed on the downstream side.Requires new more expensive reclosers equipped withvoltage transformers.

• Directional Reactive Power: Low cost, but requires thefeeder to always be inductive. Some nuisance tripping riskassociated with motor starting transients. Successfullyapplied at Terryland Farms in 2007 [1].

• Power-line Pulse (ENERPULSAR) [8,9]: A pulse isgenerated at the transformer station and detected by a pulsedetector at the DG site. The DG is tripped if no pulse is

measured. This can be used on a feeder with multiple setsof reclosers and with multiple generators. Althoughcheaper than FTT, the estimated cost for the signalgenerator is generally considered too expensive forprotecting a single small biogas generator. Currently underdevelopment, with plans for a field trial on a biogas plantin Ontario in fall 2009

• Multiple-Passive Strategy (MPS): Described below and

piloted at Fepro Farms in spring 2009.

IV. MULTIPLE-PASSIVE STRATEGY (MPS)

Following discussions with the utility, it was agreed to pilotthe Multiple-Passive Anti-islanding Protection Strategy at

Fepro Farms. The key requirement of an anti-islanding

protection system is to ensure that the generator is disconnected

ahead of first reclose in order to avoid damage from out-of-

phase reclosing. The multiple-passive anti-islanding protection

strategy has three parts:

1. Fast Detection of Feeder Faults2. Fast Imbalance Detection3. Multiple Passive Island Detections

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A. Fast Detection of Feeder Faults

The aim is to detect all short-circuit faults on the feeder

ahead of recloser opening and with rapid tripping of generation.

This covers all fault types (3P, P-E, P-P, P-P-E), at any

location on the feeder, including beyond downstream reclosers.

Possible protections include over-current, directional over-

current, distance and under-voltage. Based on the results of the

protection study, instantaneous over-current protection was

selected, with phase under-voltage included as a fast backup.

B. Fast Imbalance Detection

Unbalanced feeder faults (P-E, P-P and P-P-E), or when one

or two reclosers are open, will cause considerable voltage and

current imbalance on the feeder. This will be detected by

negative sequence and zero sequence protections. Initially

negative sequence voltage and current protection were used,

but consideration is now being given to using negative and zero

sequence voltage protections, due to the potential impact of

single-phase farm load on negative sequence current.

C. Multiple Passive Island Detections:

In the event of parts 1 and 2 of the strategy failing to

disconnect the generator, multiple passive anti-islanding

protections with sensitive settings are used to detect an island

condition. By using a combination of all these protections, the

intent is to reduce any non-detection zone to virtually zero.

The following protections were used:

• Under-frequency: 59.0 Hz for 0.5 second. Takes intoaccount that during normal operation, the system frequencymay drop to 59.3 Hz [3].

• Over-frequency: 60.5 Hz for 0.1 second – in line with

normal utility requirements.• Under-voltage: 0.65pu for 4 cycles – the fast setting was

chosen to provide a fast backup for detecting feeder faults.The generator AVR control mode is regulation about unitypower factor.

• Over-voltage: 110% for 0.5 second and 120% for 0.1second in accordance with normal utility requirements.

• Power Export: 110%kW for 0.4 second. The detectsislanding based on the generator trying to supply all loadon the feeder The kW margin above 100% is to allow forgovernor response to small disturbances.

• Rate-of-Change-of-Frequency (ROCOF): Initially set to0.4 Hz/sec for 0.1 second based on a site-specific

simulation study [4].• Vector Shift (Change in generator power angle): Although

a site-specific simulation study proposed 4 degrees [4], itwas agreed with the utility to take a cautious approach andto start with the protection set to its minimum pickup of 2degrees.

V. IMPLEMENTATION

The Inter-tie protection with the MPS Anti-Islanding

Protection Strategy was commissioned at Fepro Farms in

Spring 2009. The main inter-tie protection relay contained all

the required protections except Vector Shift, which was

available in the generator loss-of-mains protection relay. In

view of the Yg:Yg interface transformer winding configuration,

it was possible to implement the strategy using measurements

of only LV phase voltages and currents, thus avoiding the

expense of medium voltage measurement transformers.

A. CommissioningCommissioning included signal injection testing of all

protections, including ROCOF and Vector Shift. Prior to first

synchronization it was noted that the ROCOF protection was

triggering with no load or generation connected. Its setting was

increased to 0.5 Hz/sec for 0.1 sec. Some triggering of the

ROCOF protection also occurred during synchronization.

Rather than increase the ROCOF setting further, it was decided

to only arm this protection at generation levels above 75kW

(15% of rated), and this overcame the problem.

B. Initial Operation

Initial operation gave a very high number or ROCOF trips.Following discussions with the utility, the ROCOF timeout was

increased to 0.25 second. This is in accordance with the 0.2-0.7

second range used in several other jurisdictions [5,6].

Following the de-sensitizing of the ROCOF protection, this

enabled attention to be directed at the Vector Shift protection

that was producing daily nuisance trips. Increasing the setting

from 2 degrees to 3 degrees significantly reduced the number

of these trips. Figure 3 below shows the vector shift angles of

the three phase-phase voltages during a trip event. The setting

was subsequently raised to 4 degrees in line with the

recommendation of reference [4], and further work on

optimizing this setting is in progress. Typical settings for lossof mains protection in other jurisdictions are 4-6 degrees for a

strong (low impedance) network to 10-12 degrees for a weak

(high impedance) network [5,7].

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

0 1000 2000 3000 4000

msec

V e c t o r S h i f t ( d e g r e e s )

-6

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

1

T r i p

S i g n a l

Fig. 3. Vector Shift Trip

One requirement of the MPS anti-islanding strategy is to

rapidly disconnect the generator in response to a fault on the

feeder. Figure 4 below shows the response of the instantaneous

over-current protection to a feeder phase-phase fault. It can be

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seen that the protection promptly disconnected the generator

from the faulted feeder in three cycles.

-4500

-3000

-1500

0

1500

C u r r e n t ( A )

-600

0

600

1200

1800

V o l t a g e

.

Fig. 4. Response to Feeder Phase-Phase fault

C. Longer-term Assessment

As part of the Pilot Implementation of the MPS strategy, it

was agreed to monitor over a 12-month period in order to

ensure year-round optimization of settings, and in particular for

ROCOF and Vector Shift protections. In addition, in order tofacilitate multi-party co-operation, a low-cost web-portal to the

inter-tie protection relay was implemented. The facility

operates by polling Modbus® registers of the relay, and

provides real-time monitoring, time-histories and fault reports.

A sample of the real-time display is shown below.

Fig. 5. Web-portal Monitoring Facility

CAVEAT

This paper reports on work performed over 2008 and 2009.At the time of writing, the situation for DG in Ontario is rapidly

evolving with major changes proposed for power purchase,

interconnection cost-sharing and connection standards. One

possibility is that utilities would take on the costs associated

with anti-islanding protection. This would significantly impact

on the drive for lower-cost anti-islanding protection methods

for distributed generation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The authors wish to acknowledge Paul Klaesi of Fepro

Farms his continued patience, persistence and providing project

access; and to Dale Williston of Williston & Associates Inc.

and Pankajkumar Sharma and Jacek Kliber of Hydro One

Networks Inc for their discussions and technical input into the

MPS strategy and its implementation.

REFERENCES

[1] Katiraei, Foss, Abbey & Strehler, “Dynamic Analysis and Field

Verification of an Innovative Anti-islanding Protection Scheme based on

Directional Reactive Power Detection”, IEEE Electrical Power

Conference, Montreal, October 2007.

[2] “IEEE 1547 – IEEE Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resourceswith Electric Power Systems, IEEE July 2003.

[3] “Distributed Generation Technical Interconnection Requirements –

Interconnections at Voltages 50kV and Below – Proposal for Stakeholder

Consultation”, Hydro One, February 2009.

[4] F.Katiraei, “Fepro Farm Dynamic Model and Anti-Islanding Study”,

CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada, to be published.

[5] “Embedded Generation”. Jenkins, Allan, Crossley & Kirschen, IEE 2000,

ISBN 0 85296 774 8[6] S.P.Chowdhury et al., “Islanding protection of active distribution

networks with renewable distributed generators: A comprehensivesurvey”, Electr. Power Syst. Res. (2009), doi:10.1016/

j.espr.2008.12.012.

[7] Woodward, “MRG3 Manual”, TD_MRG3_09.08_GB_Rev.New, 2008.

[8] Xu et al, “A Power Line Signaling Based Technique for Anti-islanding

Protection of Distributed Generators: Part I: Scheme and Analysis”,[9] Wang et al, “A Power Line Signaling Based Technique for Anti-

islanding Protection of Distributed Generators: Part II: Field Test

Results”,

[10] Xu, Mauch & Martel, “An Assessment of Distributed Generation

Islanding Detection Methods and Issues for Canada”, Natural Resources

Canada CANMET Energy Technology Centre Report 2004-074 (TR)

411-INVERT, July 2004.

Aidan Foss, PhD, P.Eng, SMIEEE (M’95–SM’07)

has over 30 years of professional engineeringexperience covering power, control, software and

simulation. A graduate in mathematics fromCambridge University with a doctorate in turbine

control from Imperial College, Aidan specialized in

computer control and simulation and was Vice-

Chairman of the United Kingdom Simulation

Council. Through the National Grid Company (UK),

Aidan focused on power applications, including

auditing of generator-grid interconnection, generator controls and powerquality.

As the Principal Engineer of ANF Energy Solutions Inc., Aidan provides

technical services for distributed generation, specializing in automation,

protection and grid connections for biogas, wind, solar, small hydro, river

turbine and landfill gas generation systems.

Kalle Leppik P.Eng. MIEEE, obtained a Bachelors

degree in electrical engineering from Carleton

University in Ottawa in 1981. For over 25 years, he

has been involved in instrumentation and control,

specializing in PLCs and Digital Signal Processing.

Kalle has worked with ANF Energy Solutions Inc. ongrid inter-connections, specializing in detailed

design, equipment procurement and ESA approvals.

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Date Project Details Action by

Aug.1/12 CH4 Alarm Obtain quotes to replace CH4 Alarms TU

Nov23/12

Hydro Onerequest

Hydro One has requested payment of Assessment($11,678.55) for a proposal for Phase III power.This is pending until application has beensubmitted

HM

Nov23/12

Sunset StripSewage

Maximum allowable – agreements to be reviewedand specified if they are being charged by tonneor m3

HM

Feb14/13

Meet withSunset StripHauler

Peter to review with Holly PP & HM

Feb14/13

OdourControl

MegaLab Bacteria Seeding of digestate tominimize odours has been ordered.

PP

Feb14/13

MOE AnnualInspectionReport

Report from MOE for Derby Lagoons inspectionexpected from MOE – awaiting response

Open

Mar15/13

Processing ofsource

separatingorganics

Grinding & making a slurry of source separating organicsfrom the Municipality of Meaford. Equipment from LandiaInc. for a 2.5m3 container that accepts waste and grinds it,ready for pasteurizing: estimated cost = $33,000.00-47,000.00Revenue: 500m3 X $45 tipping fee =$22,500/year

Requires capital to be able to “chew up” bones,

separate plastics. Requires pasteurization.

TU

May 3/13 Potentialproduct

Golden Ontario Products potential material supplybeing tested for suitability. Quantity would be500m3 twice a year.No further contact has been received

TU

May 3/13 By-Law Possible start date for by-law. Awaiting responsefrom Minister (MOE).

AB/BP

Oct/13 Potentialapple waste

Sample to be obtained from Miller and sent fortesting

TU

Nov 1/13 Have1.com Website content being developed. DvD

Nov 1/13 100KwGeneratorReplacement

Verbal update to be provided TU

GEORGIAN BLUFFS & CHATSWORTH DATE: January 24, 2014REPORT TO: Bio Digester Joint Board

FROM: Desirée van Dijk, Operations AssistantSUBJECT: Action Items

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TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS

Date: January 19, 2014Report To: GB Chatsworth Biodigester BoardFrom: Troy Unruh, OperatorSubject: BR001-2014 Biodigester Exhaust Pipe

Strategic Plan:

3.1 Water & Waste Water System

Operate water and waste water systems to maintain a high standard of public health andsafety, protect the environment and ensure long term financial sustainability.

3.2 Solid Waste Management

Manage solid waste to protect public health and minimize environmental impact throughwaste reduction, diversion, recycling and re-use.

Summary:

While Rolan Inc. was providing regular service maintenance, it was noticed that a holehad formed in the exhaust pipe of the generator. Two quotes where received to replacethe exhaust pipe from the heat exchanger to the top of the roof.

Comments:

Both quotes are attached for review, as are photos of the current exhaust pipe.

Financial Considerations:The following two quotes were received:

1. Caldecott Millwright Services = $2940.00 plus tax2. Maurice Mechanical = $3063.00 plus tax

The cost would be funded from the repair and maintenance budget.

Recommendation:

That the Chatsworth Georgian Bluffs Biodigester Joint Board receives the BiodigesterOperator’s report BR001-2014 Exhaust Pipe, dated January 19, 2014 and awards

Caldecott Millwright Services the contract to proceed with the removal and replacementof the exhaust pipe at a cost of $2940.00 plus HST, to be funded from the operatingrepair and maintenance budget.

Respectfully submitted,

Troy UnruhOperator

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RR 2Shallow Lake, On N0H 2K0Tel: 519 371-3233Fax: 519 371-8977

Bio Digester Plant062111, side road 3 December 17, 2013Lot 4 cons 6TWP of Georgian Bluffs ON N0H 1G0

Mr. Troy Unruh

Thank you for the opportunity to provide pricing for the replacement of the stainless steel

exhaust pipe located in the generator compound. Included in our price is the disassembly andremoval of the existing pipe, a newly fitted 6"schedule 40 type 316L stainless steel fabricatedassembly will be installed and made leak free, there will be a clad finish on the pipe assembly to protect as a heat shield. Our price to complete the outlined work is $3063.00 plus HST.Assistance of a weld area and shut down/start up of the generator will be required by others.

Regards,

Ray MauriceMark Deroy

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----- Forwarded Message -----From: "Randy Caldecott" <[email protected]> To: "troy georgian bluffs" <[email protected] >Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 6:40:41 AMSubject: generator exhaust pipe upgrades / repair

Troy

project : generator exhaust pipe upgrade

safety talk -- please ventilate room as it does have CO issue ; which killspeople undetectably;

remove existing insulation wrapping

remove leaking exhaust pipe

supply and install sch 40 ; 316 s/s pipe and fittings

weld pipe sections to flange at silencer discharge and flange at ceiling

shop fab heat shield guard / cover for 7’ vertical pipe section

install heat shield

garbage to your bin

week day job

lot $ 2940.00

tax extra; net 30

Caldecott Millwright ServicesRandy Caldecott, President

698 9th Ave, Hanover,ON N4N 2N1Phone: (519)364-7400 Fax:(519)364-1730

Cell: (519) 889-0694e-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]








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Date: January 20, 2014Report To: Georgain Bluffs Chatsworth Biodigester Joint BoardFrom: Peter Paquette, Director of OperationsSubject: BR002-2014 Rolan Inc. Service Agreement 2014

Strategic Plan:



Summary:

The Biodigester has had a service contract with Rolan Inc. since 2012. The agreementprovides for ongoing monthly maintenance services as listed in the attached.

Emergency service calls are billed separately. Rolan Inc. has provided a proposal for an“enhanced” service agreement, which is also attached for review.

Comments:

The “enhanced” service agreement essentially provides an extended warranty for theengine, generator end, coolant pumps and container ventilation system.

Several services to be provided under this contract include:

a) Clean exhaust exchanger per R1 of Schedule “A” b) Change generator bearing per R2 of Schedule “A” or sooner if required

c) Check voltage and frequency produced by generator and adjust as per E2 ofSchedule “A” d) Overhall coolant pumps per R2 of Schedule “A”

Financial Considerations:

The cost for each service agreement is outlined as follows:

1) Regular Service Agreement:$2,300.00 per month, for a total yearly cost of $27,600. This price is the same as2013. Emergency service call will be invoiced at $235 per service call and $75per hour during normal business hours, $112.50 outside of Rolan’s normal

business hours.

2) “Enhanced” Service Agreement: $3,250.00 per month, for a total yearly cost of $39,000. After the first year, a2.1% inflationary increase would be applied each year.

Recommendation:

Be it resolved that the Georgian Bluffs Chatsworth Biodigester Joint Board approve the

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ongoing, regular Biogas Generator Service Agreement with Rolan Inc. at a cost of$2,300 per month, for a period of one year, beginning February 1, 2014.


Peter PaquetteDirector of Operations

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Biogas Generator Service Agreement

Rolan Inc.(1)-519-669-1842



SERVICE AGREEMENT entered into this the 1ST day of February, 2014 by and betweenRolan Inc. and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, hereafter named the “Client”

WHEREAS, Client wishes to retain Rolan Inc. to provide the services specified below under the termsand conditions of this agreement;

1. Term:The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year from the date specified above, and it shall be reviewedone (1)-year from the date specified above, unless either party requests termination in writing of thisAgreement at least sixty (60) days prior to any expiration date. Nothing in this Agreement shall be

constructed as a guarantee by Rolan Inc. of any continued obligation of services after the expiration ofthis Agreement.

2. Consideration:By this Agreement Client authorizes Rolan Inc. to bill Client at a rate of $2300 per month, to beincluded on Clients normal monthly Invoice that Rolan Inc. issues each month. If the Client fails to paywithin 30 days of invoice, Rolan Inc. reserves the right to cease performance of service, and apply 2%interest monthly.

3. Services Provided:Rolan Inc. agrees to provide the following services as required to ensure continued preventativemaintenance to the installation:

A. Labour and materials to change lubricating oil and filter per the manufacturers maintenanceschedule.(approx. 14 times/year)

B. Change or clean air filterC. Collect and submit oil samples for analysis to ensure proper engine health

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D. Supply and replace sparks plugs per manufacturers maintenance scheduleE. Adjust valve clearance every 1500 hrs of operationF. Check and add battery fluidG. Clean exhaust heat reclaim system (2 time/year)H. Check and add engine coolant(Service only, coolant billed separately)

I.

Test function of radiator fan as well as engine room ventilation fan and shuttersJ. Test function of boiler and exhaust vent systemK. Provide report to Client of any condition that may require additional service from Rolan Inc.L. Store information in log book that is kept in generator cubicle and give Client a copy of report,

and also keep copy for Client fileM. Off-site monitoring and technical support

Estimated Annual Costs

125 hrs of labour900 L Pegasus Oil14 oil filters14 Wear Check oil analysis20 L Propylene Glycol2 valve adjustments2 exhaust heat reclaim cleanings15 scheduled service calls4 unscheduled service callsReserve for warranty repair labour not covered by the manufactures warranty for disassembly andre-assembly

In the event of unscheduled shutdown, Client understands and agrees that Rolan Inc. service personnel will assign priority to restoring system operation as rapidly as possible , and will dispatch aservice technician to diagnose any fault if such analysis cannot be done: via remote monitoring viainternet.

4. In the event of an emergency service call that proves to be outside of this agreement, Client shall be invoiced at “a rate of $ 235/service call and $75/hr. during normal business hours and $112.50 outsideof Rolan Inc. normal business hours for on-site labourA. Rolan Inc normal business are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm excluding holidays

5.

The list of services set forth above is exclusive, and the parties agree that no provision of thisAgreement shall be constructed as a product repair and/or replacement warranty, or a warranty of anyother type. This Agreement shall not be constructed to hold Rolan Inc. liable for damages caused by thefailure of the generator and/or related control system, or be liable for any special, incidental, orconsequential damages resulting from any party's negligence, but not limited to, damage to or loss of

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other equipment or property, loss of profits, revenue, expenses (including attorneys' fees) or businessinterruption, arising out of the maintenance or service of the generator.

This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties.

_____________________ ___________ _________________TOGB Rep. Date Account#

______________________ ____________ _________________________

Rolan Inc. Rep. Date Title

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Rolan Inc.(1)-519-669-1842



SERVICE AGREEMENT entered into this the 1ST day of February, 2014 by and betweenRolan Inc. and the Township of Georgian Bluffs, hereafter named the “Client”

WHEREAS, Client wishes to retain Rolan Inc. to provide the services specified below under theterms and conditions of this agreement;

1. Term:The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years from the date specified above, and it shall bereviewed ninety (90) days from its expiration, unless either party requests termination in writing of thisAgreement at least sixty (60) days prior to any expiration date. Nothing in this Agreement shall beconstructed as a guarantee by Rolan Inc. of any continued obligation of services after the expiration ofthis Agreement.

2. Consideration:By this Agreement, Client authorizes Rolan Inc. to bill Client at a rate of $3250.00 per month withinflation increase of 2.1% every year after the first year, to be included on Clients normal monthlyinvoice issued by Rolan Inc. If the Client fails to pay within 30 days of invoice, Rolan Inc. reserves theright to cease performance of service, and apply 2% interest monthly to balance owing. Any damagesincurred during a period of collections will be considered as costs outside this agreement and billed tothe client per Rolan Inc service call fee schedule.

3. Services Provided:

Rolan Inc. agrees to provide the following services as required to ensure continued preventative

maintenance to the installation:

A. Complete all engine manufacturer s recommended maintenance per schedule “A”;B. Check voltage and frequency produced by generator and adjust to proper settings per E2 of

Schedule “A”;C. Check operation of synchronizing system per E2 of Schedule “A”;D. Test function of radiator fan as well as engine room ventilation fan and shutters E2 of Schedule

“A”; E. Test function of boiler and exhaust vent system E2 of Schedule “A”;

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F. Clean exhaust exchanger per R1 of Schedule “A”; G. Change generator bearing per R2 of Schedule “A” or if deemed necessary through qualitative

analysis;H. Overhaul Coolant pumps per R2 of Schedule “A”;I. Confirm Clients ability to operate generator correctly, and, if necessary, offer limited instruction

on these points;

J. Store information in log book that is kept in generator cubicle and give Client a copy of report,

and also keep copy for Client file.

In the event of unscheduled shutdown, Client understands and agrees that Rolan Inc. service personnel will assign priority to restoring system operation as rapidly as possible , and will dispatch aservice technician to diagnose any fault if such analysis cannot be done: via remote monitoring viainternet.

This agreement constitutes an extended product warranty for the following pieces of equipment;1. Engine2. Generator End3. Coolant Pumps4.

Container Ventilation System

Rolan Inc. reserves the right to repair/replace any piece of equipment warranted by Rolan Inc. at itsown discretion. Rolan Inc. reserves the right to hire or sub-contract any or part of the services requiredto perform this obligation.

4. The list of services set forth above is exclusive, and the parties agree that no provision of thisAgreement shall be constructed as a product repair and/or replacement warranty, or a warranty of anyother type unless stated otherwise in the agreement. This Agreement shall not be constructed to holdRolan Inc. liable for damages caused by the failure of the generator and/or related control system, or beliable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any party's negligence, butnot limited to, damage to or loss of other equipment or property, loss of profits, revenue, expenses(including attorneys' fees) or business interruption, arising out of the maintenance or service of thegenerator.

This agreement does not extend to any Product damaged by reason of alteration, accident, abuse,neglect or misuse or improper or inadequate handling; use of the Product for any purpose other thanthose for which it was designed; disasters or Acts of God; unauthorized attachments, alterations ormodifications to the Product; the misuse or failure of any item or equipment connected to the Product;or any other reason or event not caused by Rolan Inc

Upon signing this revised agreement, Rolan Inc accepts the costs incurred for removal, replacement,and installation of a new generator end and shall extend the warranty for the duration of this agreement provided the client has a generator temperature monitoring and alerting system installed within sixty(60) days of accepting this agreement.

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This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties.

_____________________ ___________ _________________TOGB Rep. Date Account#

______________________ ____________ _________________________Rolan Inc. Rep. Date Title

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SCHEDULE A

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Date: July 23, 2014Report To: Joint Bio Digester Committee.From: Peter Paquette Director of OperationsSubject: RFP for Engineering Services.

Strategic Plan:



c) Actions

Build and operate the Biodigestor as a key environmental initiative in partnership with theTownship of Chatsworth.

Summary:

The Operations Department invited qualified Consulting Engineers to submit a detailedtechnical proposal, including pricing, for the supply of engineering services. TheRequest for Proposal specifically requested engineers supply information pertaining tosix (6) areas for evaluation. The Terms of Reference (TOR) detailed how each engineeris expected to supply the information so staff could evaluate the proposal fairly. Eacharea of evaluation was assigned a maximum score for the evaluators to choose from.The charge out rates and project rates for labour were scored based on the tool providedin the TOR.

Comments:

The Operations Department received proposals from Genivar and G.S.S. They weresubmitted by November 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Staff from the building department andoperations department evaluated the proposals individually. The average score wascalculated to determine which consultant would be recommended for the work at theJoint Biodigester.

The term specified in the TOR for engineering services is three years.

Consultants were asked to provide pricing for a project with a construction value of notgreater than $500,000.00 and a detailed breakdown of hourly rates for time and material

work. The two pricing scenarios were evaluated by staff.

Each consultant was evaluated on the following areas:

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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATION AREA POINTS

1

INNOVATIVEIDEAS

VALUE ADDED PROJECTDIRECTION OUTSIDE OF THE

T.O.R. RESULTING IN ANIMPROVED SOLUTION 20

2

ECONOMICCONSIDERATION

VALUE ADDED PROJECTDIRECTION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

OF THE T.O.R. RESULTING INCOST SAVINGS 15

3 QUALIFICATIONS

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY ONSIMILAR PROJECTS 15

4

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION AND

EXPERIENCE OFPROJECT TEAM 15

5

METHODOLOGY

THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OFTHE PROPOSED TASK AND THE

CONSULTANT’S ABILITY TO

CONVEY THAT UNDERSTANDING 15

6 PROPOSAL FEES

TOTAL UPSET PRICE & HOURLYRATES 20

TOTAL 100

Within the Terms of Reference, the instructions to bidders states the scores are weightedand the individual price from each consultant will not be used as the deciding factor onits own. The score is calculated by pro-rating the pricing.

Our average scores were calculated:

Genivar Inc. 71.6 points

G.S.S. Engineering Consultants 67.3 points

Financial Considerations:

No financial considerations at this time. When the Joint Board approves any work, theconsultant will be instructed accordingly and final pricing based on actual work will berequested.

Recommendation:

That the Georgian Bluffs and Chatsworth Joint Biodigester Board receives the reportprepared by Peter Paquette, Director of Operations and further, awards the contract tosupply engineering services to Genivar Inc. (now known as WSP) for a period of at least

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three (3) years, or until the completion of any construction project started within the three(3) years of the agreement.


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General Ledger

Prv Budget YTD ActualPrv Actual Total Budget

Annual Department Budget Report - Revenue and ExpenseFiscal Year Ending: DEC 31,2013 To Period 12 Accounts: ??-????-????

Account Description

Fund: 04 GB Biodigestor

0150 Biodigestor - Capital AssetsDept:

04-0150-9998 Change in Tangible Capital Assets 0.00 0.000.00 (120,967.79)0.00 0.000.00TOTALS (120,967.79)

1061 Biodigestor - V238 - New Holland Tractor Dept:

04-1061-1110 V238 Salaries 90.15 0.000.00 192.73

04-1061-1111 V238 Benefits 16.93 0.000.00 31.24

04-1061-1249 V238 Materials & Supplies 0.00 500.00500.00 489.31

04-1061-1250 V238 Vehicle Fuel 0.00 1,500.000.00 0.00

04-1061-1281 V238 Repairs & Maintenance 0.00 1,500.001,500.00 0.00

04-1061-1310 Future Capital - Tractor 0.00 1,500.000.00 1,577.47

107.08 5,000.002,000.00TOTALS 2,290.75

1062 Biodigestor - ExpendituresDept:

04-1062-1110 Salaries 5,789.04 13,000.0010,000.00 12,396.33

04-1062-1111 Benefits 1,135.63 3,500.002,500.00 2,226.35

04-1062-1112 Mileage 0.00 0.000.00 0.0004-1062-1241 Office Supplies 199.44 500.00500.00 236.50

04-1062-1242 Heat & Hydro 23,381.56 28,000.0025,000.00 26,776.85

04-1062-1249 Materials & Supplies 4,049.49 17,000.0015,000.00 16,785.40

04-1062-1251 Postage & Freight 75.82 500.000.00 528.35

04-1062-1252 Audit Fees 6,500.00 0.000.00 0.00

04-1062-1253 Service Contracts - Sunset Strip 42,235.39 50,000.000.00 0.00

04-1062-1254 Service Contracts 142,693.03 150,000.00180,000.00 205,687.76

04-1062-1255 Telephone/Internet 1,765.89 5,000.003,000.00 2,393.36

04-1062-1258 Insurance 15,955.92 16,500.0015,500.00 15,510.96

04-1062-1259 Other Services 10,487.64 5,000.0055,000.00 47,466.69

04-1062-1260 Professional Fees - Maintenance 12,382.80 25,000.000.00 3,500.00

04-1062-1261 Professional Fees - Spec Projects 16,968.56 30,000.000.00 40,518.34

04-1062-1280 Septage Management 1,480.80 8,000.0010,000.00 13,709.76

04-1062-1281 Repairs & Maintenance 58,086.30 54,000.005,000.00 12,387.30

04-1062-1282 Licenses 0.00 500.00500.00 500.00

04-1062-1283 Digestate Disposal 32,805.30 18,000.002,000.00 95,803.45

04-1062-1289 Taxes 8,026.98 6,000.002,000.00 5,806.90

04-1062-1290 Capital 32,472.53 10,000.00150,000.00 0.00

04-1062-1300 Transfer to Georgian Bluffs 0.00 0.003,000.00 0.00

04-1062-1301 Transfer to Chatsworth 0.00 0.003,000.00 0.00

04-1062-1310 Depreciation 0.00 0.000.00 38,830.18

04-1062-1311 Future Capital - Building 0.00 45,000.000.00 100,635.21

04-1062-1312 Future Capital - Equipment 0.00 120,000.000.00 1,064.73

04-1062-1313 Future Capital - Internal Roadway 0.00 5,000.000.00 0.00

416,492.12 610,500.00482,000.00TOTALS 642,764.42

1064 Biodigestor - RevenueDept:

04-1064-7110 Tipping Fees (40,241.16) (70,000.00(70,000.00) (59,810.40)

04-1064-7111 Sunset Strip Sewage (66,029.57) (60,000.00(50,000.00) (60,987.71)04-1064-7112 Hydro Generating (68,987.33) (90,000.00(60,000.00) (81,784.80)

04-1064-7113 Hauled Sewage (11,269.22) (95,000.00(5,000.00) (9,468.95)

04-1064-7114 Restaurant Waste 0.00 0.000.00 0.00

04-1064-7115 Bank Interest Earned (842.68) (500.00(500.00) (630.22)

04-1064-7116 Miscellaneous Revenue (90.40) 0.000.00 0.00

04-1064-7200 Transfer From GB (Operating) (60,000.00) (60,000.00(75,000.00) (121,420.75)

04-1064-7201 Transfer From Chats (Operating) (60,000.00) (60,000.00(75,000.00) (121,420.74)

04-1064-7210 Transfer from GB (Capital) 0.00 (90,000.00(75,000.00) (10,569.91)

04-1064-7211 Transfer from Chats (Capital) 0.00 (90,000.00(75,000.00) (10,569.91)

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General Ledger

Prv Budget YTD ActualPrv Actual Total Budget

Annual Department Budget Report - Revenue and ExpenseFiscal Year Ending: DEC 31,2013 To Period 12 Accounts: ??-????-????

Account Description

(307,460.36) (615,500.00(485,500.00)TOTALS (476,663.39)

REPORT SUMMARY

04-0150 Biodigestor - Capital Assets 0.00 (120,967.79) 0.000.00

04-1064 Biodigestor - Revenue (485,500.00) (476,663.39) (615,500.00(307,460.36)

(597,631.18) (307,460.36) (615,500.00(485,500.00)Total Revenue

04-1061 Biodigestor - V238 - New Holland Tractor 2,000.00 2,290.75 5,000.00107.08

04-1062 Biodigestor - Expenditures 482,000.00 642,764.42 610,500.00416,492.12

484,000.00Total Expenditure 615,500.0645,055.17 416,599.20

(47,423.99) 0.01,500.00Excess Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures (109,138.84)

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Presented: November 1, 2013

GB/Chatsworth Biodigestor

Preliminary 2014 Budget

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Operating or Capital/Long Term Planning

Budget?

The operating budget provides funds for the day-to-day operations

Includes maintenance of existing capital assets

The capital budget process involves consideration of prioritycapital needs, and financing capabilities, and planning for thefuture

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2012 Capital Assets Audit

2012 Opening

Net Book Value

Additions &

Betterments

2012 Closing

Balance

2012 Opening

Amortization

Annual

Amortization

2012 Closing

Amortization

Balance

2012 Closing

Book Valu

Building 1,919,107.00 4,445.00 1,923,552.00 32,520.00 38,390.00 70,910.00 1,852,642

Equipment 2,033,422.00 16,695.00 2,050,137.00 97,337.00 102,193.00 199,530.00 1,850,607

Land 2,000.00 - 2,000.00 - - - 2,000

Internal

Roadways 138,310..00 - 138,310.00 26,798.00 1,525.00 28,323.00 109,987

Total 4,092,859.00 21,140.00 4,113,999.00 156,655.00 142,108.00 298,763.00 3,815,236

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Depreciation ComparisonCategory 2012 Actual Depreciation 2013 Budgeted Future Capital

Building $ 38,390.00

Equipment $ 102,193.00

Internal Roadways $ 1,525.00

Future Replacements $ 170,000.00

Total $ 142,108.00 $ 170,000.00

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Details

The 2014 proposed budget has expenditures totaling

$615,500. including $180,000 for capital (current and/orfuture). The contribution from the respective municipalitiesis NOT increasing. Revenue is anticipated to offset theadditional expenditures from additional “user fees”.

Factors that impacted the increase include:

Increase in Service Contracts $20,000

Repairs & Maintenance $50,000

Increase in Digestate Disposal $16,000

Increase in Capital (future replacement) $30,000

Heat & Hydro (used) $3,000

Property Taxes (estimated in 2012) $4,000

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Budget

Hydro Generated - 90,000.00

Tipping Fees - 70,000.00

Hauled Sewage -155,000.00Transfer from Georgian Bluffs -150,000.00

Transfer from Chatsworth -150,000.00

Misc. revenue - 500.00

TOTAL REVENUE -615,500.00

Wages & Benefits (internal) 16,500.00

Vehicle Expenses 5,000.00

Office Supplies 1,500.00

Utilities (heat, hydro,

telephone) 33,000.00

Materials & Supplies 17,000.00

Service Contracts 200,000.00

Insurance 16,500.00

Professional Services (engineering/audit) 60,000.00

Septage Mgmt 8,000.00

Repairs & Maintenance 54,000.00

Digestate Disposal 18,000.00

Taxes 6,000.00

Capital (current/future) 180,000.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 615,500.00

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2013.09.03 8.0 9759 GB/CHATSWORTH BIODIGESTOR 01/21/2014 2:31PM

General Ledger

2013 Actual 2014 Actual2013 Total Budget Proposed Budget Final Budget

Revenue and Expense Working Current Budget ReportUp To Period 12 Accounts: ??-????-???? by Department

Account Description

Fund: 04 GB Biodigestor

0150 Biodigestor - Capital Assets

Revenue04-0150-9998 Change in Tangible Capital Assets 0.00 0.000.00

Total Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00

0150 Biodigestor - Capital Assets 0.00 0.00 0.00Total

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Account Description

1061 Biodigestor - V238 - New Holland Tractor

Expense

04-1061-1110 V238 Salaries 90.15 0.000.0004-1061-1111 V238 Benefits 16.93 0.000.00

04-1061-1249 V238 Materials & Supplies 0.00 0.00500.00 500.00

04-1061-1250 V238 Vehicle Fuel 0.00 0.001,500.00 1,500.00

04-1061-1281 V238 Repairs & Maintenance 0.00 0.001,500.00 2,000.00

04-1061-1310 Future Capital - Tractor 0.00 0.001,500.00 2,000.00

Total Expense 5,000.00 107.08 0.00 6,000.00

1061 Biodigestor - V238 - New Holland Tractor 5,000.00 107.08 0.00Total 6,000.00

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Account Description

1062 Biodigestor - Expenditures

Expense

04-1062-1110 Salaries 5,789.04 0.0013,000.00 13,000.0004-1062-1111 Benefits 1,135.63 0.003,500.00 3,500.00

04-1062-1112 Mileage 0.00 0.000.00 1,000.00

04-1062-1241 Office Supplies 199.44 0.00500.00 500.00

04-1062-1242 Heat & Hydro 23,381.56 0.0028,000.00 28,000.00

04-1062-1249 Materials & Supplies 4,049.49 0.0017,000.00 5,000.00

04-1062-1251 Postage & Freight 75.82 0.00500.00 500.00

04-1062-1252 Audit Fees 6,500.00 0.000.00 6,500.00

04-1062-1253 Service Contracts - Sunset Strip 42,235.39 0.0050,000.00 60,000.00

04-1062-1254 Service Contracts 142,693.03 0.00150,000.00 140,000.00

04-1062-1255 Telephone/Internet 1,765.89 0.005,000.00 2,500.00

04-1062-1258 Insurance 15,955.92 0.0016,500.00 17,000.00

04-1062-1259 Other Services 10,487.64 0.005,000.00 5,000.00

04-1062-1260 Professional Fees - Maintenance 12,382.80 0.0025,000.00 10,000.00

04-1062-1261 Professional Fees - Spec Projects 16,968.56 0.0030,000.00 10,000.00

04-1062-1280 Septage Management 1,480.80 0.008,000.00 5,000.00

04-1062-1281 Repairs & Maintenance 58,086.30 0.0054,000.00 20,000.00

04-1062-1282 Licenses 0.00 0.00500.00 500.00

04-1062-1283 Digestate Disposal 32,805.30 0.0018,000.00 15,000.00

04-1062-1289 Taxes 8,026.98 0.006,000.00 6,000.00

04-1062-1290 Capital 32,472.53 0.0010,000.00 100,000.00

04-1062-1300 Transfer to Georgian Bluffs 0.00 0.000.00

04-1062-1301 Transfer to Chatsworth 0.00 0.000.00

04-1062-1310 Depreciation 0.00 0.000.00

04-1062-1311 Future Capital - Building 0.00 0.0045,000.00 40,000.00

04-1062-1312 Future Capital - Equipment 0.00 0.00120,000.00 100,000.00

04-1062-1313 Future Capital - Internal Roadways 0.00 0.005,000.00 10,000.00

Total Expense 610,500.00 416,492.12 0.00 599,000.00

1062 Biodigestor - Expenditures 610,500.00 416,492.12 0.00Total 599,000.00

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Account Description

1064 Biodigestor - Revenue

Revenue

04-1064-7110 Tipping Fees -40,241.16 0.00-70,000.00 -70,000.0004-1064-7111 Sunset Strip Sewage -66,029.57 0.00-60,000.00 -65,000.00

04-1064-7112 Hydro Generating -68,987.33 0.00-90,000.00 -90,000.00

04-1064-7113 Hauled Sewage -11,269.22 0.00-95,000.00 -10,000.00

04-1064-7114 Restaurant Waste 0.00 0.000.00

04-1064-7115 Bank Interest Earned -842.68 0.00-500.00

04-1064-7116 Miscellaneous Revenue -90.40 0.000.00

04-1064-7200 Transfer From GB (Operating) -60,000.00 0.00-60,000.00 -60,000.00

04-1064-7201 Transfer From Chats (Operating) -60,000.00 0.00-60,000.00 -60,000.00

04-1064-7210 Transfer from GB (Capital) 0.00 0.00-90,000.00 -125,000.00

04-1064-7211 Transfer from Chats (Capital) 0.00 0.00-90,000.00 -125,000.00

Total Revenue -615,500.00 -307,460.36 0.00 -605,000.00

1064 Biodigestor - Revenue -615,500.00 -307,460.36 0.00Total -605,000.00

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Account Description

0.0004-0150 Biodigestor - Capital Assets 0.00 0.00

0.00 6,000.0004-1061 Biodigestor - V238 - New Holland Tractor 5,000.00 107.08

0.00 599,000.0004-1062 Biodigestor - Expenditures 610,500.00 416,492.12

0.00 -605,000.0004-1064 Biodigestor - Revenue -615,500.00 -307,460.36

0.00-307,460.36 -605,000.00

0.00 605,000.00

0.00

Total Revenues: -615,500.00

Total Expenses: 615,500.00 416,599.20

0.00Report Net: 109,138.84

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GB/CHATSWORTH BIODIGESTER 2014 CAPITAL BUDGET

Tangible

Assets Capital

Tangible

Assets NOT

Capital

(Maintenance

Operating

Expense)

Special

Projects

(Incl

Studies)

Equity Unfinanced Georgian Bluffs Chatsworth

ead Works Improvements

Concrete Receiving Tank 15,000.00 Associated piping & valves 10,000.00

Flow Meter 5,000.00

Site work & prep for construction 25,000.00

Electrical 5,000.00

ar Screen & Building

Self Cleaning Bar Screen/Design Bui ld 150,000.00

Protective Building 135,000.00

Water Supply 10,000.00

Electrical Service 5,000.00

ther

Engineering & Contingency (above) 90,000.00

Total 450,000.00 - - - - -

Funded By

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