HARWICH WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Commissioner Meeting Minutes April 11, 2006
Present: Chairman Donald T. Bates Jr., Vice Chairman Danette Gonsalves,
Clerk George Cavanaugh, Superintendent Craig Wiegand, Secretary
Carol M. Connor
Meeting called to order at 8:20 AM.
Minutes of 03/14/06 -- Danette Gonsalves made a motion to approve
as written. George Cavanaugh seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve.
Steven Harris of Idle Way asked the Board about charging the town
departments for water. He also asked about payment to him for the
water main which he claims is on his property. Town Counsel has
reviewed this and found that the water main was installed in 1964.
Mr. Harris did not purchase the property until 1985 - 21 years
later. According to the findings by Town Counsel the town what
is known as an easement of prescription, and will be forwarding
Mr. Harris the information on this.
New service applications reviewed by the Board members.
Contract for Brooks Park tank demolition was signed by the Board.
Demolition should start approximately the end of this month, and
could take 3 to 8 days. When finished this property is reverting
back to Parks & Recreation until needed again by the Water Dept.
Update on new source information postponed to a future meeting.
Stagg Chevrolet appeal papers signed. This should appear on the
Court docket in the next 60 days.
Letter from Sykes & Sykes regarding a letter they have received
concerning an offer to purchase the old water tower property on
the top of Kildee Hill. This piece of land has been turned over
to the Selectmen.
Rough draft policy set for Employees vs. Public Confrontations:
1. No confrontations allowed - this will be a basis for termination
2. If a confrontation does occur, employee is to leave the scene, call the
Police Dept, and call in for instructions
Discussion regarding job relocation of an employee.
Donald Bates suggested an annual meeting of the Commissioners
on a one to one basis with each employee so as to keep the lines
of communication open.
Budget discussion - Looking at a new treatment facility by FY/12.
Also may have to look at a rate increase next year, and again in
2012 to cover costs expected.
May meeting dates will be May 9th and May 23rd.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 AM.
Donald T. Bates, Jr., Chairman
Danette Gonsalves, Vice Chairman
George Cavanaugh, Clerk
Craig Wiegand, Superintendent
Carol M. Connor, Secretary
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