HARWICH WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Commissioner Meeting Minutes
November 1, 1999
The 7:00 PM meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith. Donald
Bates, Danette Gonsalves, Ken Bulley and Barbara Sayers were present.
Superintendent Woods was attending Finance Committee meeting.
Current bills and payroll reviewed and signed as presented.
Reviewed and approved new service applications as presented.
APPOINTMENT/OPEN: Based on public hearing held on August 19, 1998,
Chairman Smith makes motion to no longer entertain any future discussion
regarding the placement of cellular antennas on any Water Department
storage facilities or properties. Seconded by Donald Bates, unanimously
voted and so moved. A copy of the wireless policy will be forwarded
under cover letter to both the Cape Cod Commission and the Board
of Selectmen. Chairman Smith also requests that as Ken Bulley is
now acting Superintendent, that he be allowed the use of the department
vehicle to be brought to his residence for response to the department
in case of emergency during off hours. Board agrees, no vote needed.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Administrative staffing issues; have
held 3 interviews and will be scheduling an additional 2 applicants
to come in. Article for water use restriction bylaw; reminder,
public hearing to be held, Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 7:00 PM
at Town Hall. Altered bylaw language on advice from Town Counsel.
Based on discussion at joint meeting with BOS last week, they will
support this bylaw article to be included in special town meeting
warrant. No need to get petitions signed.
NEW BUSINESS: Sign procurement 99-1 water main extensions, Flagship
Ln. & Packet Way. Danette Gonsalves makes motion to award procurement
to J.W. Dubis in the amount of $8,175.00 which includes paving,
seconded by Chairman Smith, unanimously voted and so moved. Board
signed documents. Contract 99-2HWD water mains & appurtenances,
Deacons Folly Road. Bid was opened on October 28,1999. Motion made
by Chairman Smith to award contract to Robert Our in the amount
of $61,555.00, seconded by Danette Gonsalves, unanimously voted
and so moved. Service #1693, meter replacement charges dispute;
letter from homeowner read by Ken. Account history regarding meter
damage given by Barbara and Ken. Board examined meter. Board agrees
that request for abatement is denied. Office had only assessed
charge on meter replacement, had waived service call since meter
man was at property doing seasonal turn off. Also had not originally
penalized for any tampering charge. While Board understands that
it is difficult to exactly determine how the meter got damaged,
it is the responsibility of the homeowner. Board agrees, letter
will be sent to homeowner. Abatement, service #1025, previous problem
with postal delivery, signed by Board. Commitment of accounts,
from 9/2/99 n 11/1/99, signed by Board. Request from BOS to nominate
BOWC member for WQMTF; letter read from BOS, Board discusses request.
Danette Gonsalves would like additional information from Superintendent
Woods, tabled at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE: Town Administrator regarding revenues from wireless
antennas, previously discussed at meeting of 10/28/99. Legal notices;
pertinent hearings were reviewed. Miscellaneous bulletins, newsletters
and notices were read.
Next meeting: Monday, November 15, 1999 at 7:00 PM
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, December 6, 1999 at 7:00 PM
Motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM made by Chairman Smith, seconded
by Danette Gonsalves, unanimously voted and so moved.
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Anne M. Smith, Chairman
Ken Bulley, Acting-Superintendent
Donald T. Bates Jr., Vice-Chairman
Barbara J. Sayers, Secretary
Danette L. Gonsalves, Clerk
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