Delaware Board of Well Drillers Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2013

Alan Pongratz called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. on July 9, 2013 at the DNREC Lab Conference room. Members in attendance were: Alan Pongratz, Ira Brittingham, Bob Munyan and John McFarland. Max Walton and Peter McLaughlin were not able to attend the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

 Bob Munyan made a motion to accept the minutes from the June 11, 2013 WWLB meeting. It was seconded by Ira Brittingham with no opposition.

 National Drilling Association online courses: Alan Pongratz made a motion to approve the “Drilling Safety Certificate” for 3 CEU, “Monitor Well Construction” for 4 CEU and “Groundwater Knowledge Certification” for 4 CEU. The motion was seconded by John McFarland and carried with no opposition.

 2013 WWLB Winter Seminar. Peter McLaughlin and John McFarland will be working on the agenda soon.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Board reviewed and discussed the following application for new license with recommendations as follows:

Robert A. Hittinger, Geotech Driller, Vironex. Bob Munyan made a motion that he be allowed to take the test. The motion was seconded by Ira Brittingham and carried with no opposition.

The following classes were submitted by Hilary Valentine, Delaware Tech Environmental Training Center for approval for licensing credits:

1. Environmental History Of Delaware (EYI 946) Alan Pongratz made a motion that this class not be approved, Bob Munyan seconded the motion with one vote opposed. 2. Fundamental Principles Of Small Ground Water System Operations (EYI 586) Alan Pongratz made a motion that this class be approved for 4 CEU contingent upon class hours, it was seconded by Ira Brittingham. 3. Submersible Pumps (EYI 545). Alan Pongratz made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by Bob Munyan and carried with no opposition. 4. 21st Century Drinking Water Corrosion Control (EYI 274) Bob Munyan made a motion to approve this class for 3 CEU, it was seconded by Ira Brittingham and carried with no opposition. 5. Excavation Safety (EYI 529) Bob Munyan made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by John McFarland and carried with no opposition. 6. Water Supply Hydrology, Sources & Water Conservation (EYI 951) Bob Munyan made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by Ira Brittingham and carried with no opposition. 7. Intro to Variable Frequency Drives (EYI 573) John McFarland made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by Alan Pongratz and carried with no opposition. 8. Electrical Safety for Water/WW Professionals (EYI 586) Bob Munyan made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by John McFarland and carried with no opposition. 9. Intro to Mapping & GIS for Water/WW Professionals (EYI 553) John McFarland made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by Bob Munyan and carried with no opposition. 10. 5 Sure Ways to a Coliform Hit in Your Water System . John McFarland made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by Bob Munyan and carried with no opposition. 11. Water/WW Sampling Techniques for Environmental Compliance (EYI 916) Bob Munyan made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by Ira Brittingham and carried with no opposition. 12. 3 Phase AC Power Workshop (EYI 543) Alan Pongratz made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by John McFarland and carried with no opposition. 13. Water Operator Filtration Endorsement Course for Sand, Green Sand, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange & Activated Carbon ( EYI 276) Bob Munyan made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by John McFarland and carried with no opposition. 14. Valves (EYI 936) Bob Munyan made a motion to not approve this class, it was seconded by Ira Brittingham and carried with no opposition. 15. Pump Hydraulics (EYI 538) Ira Brittingham made a motion to approve this class for 4 CEU, it was seconded by Alan Pongratz and carried with no opposition. 16. Tracking Water Movement Through Doppler & Transit Flow Meters (EYI 216) Bob Munyan made a motion to approve this class for 2 CEU, it was seconded by Alan Pongratz and carried with no opposition.

Alan Pongratz announced that John Barndt’s Program Manager I position has been filled by Anita Beckel. She comes to DNREC from Public Health’s Office Of Drinking Water and may attend the next Board meeting. OTHER BUSINESS:

Violation Updates: No new violations to report.

Well Regulation Revisions: No updates

Ira Brittingham made a motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Bob Munyan. The motion was carried with no opposition. The meeting adjourned at 11:50.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jackie S. Young, Licensing Coordinator Date

Max Walton, Chairman Date