Present: Chairman Donald T. Bates, Vice Chairman Danette Gonsalves, Clerk George Cavanaugh, Superintendent Wiegand, Secretary Kelly Byrnes

Meeting called to order at 8:15 am.

Superintendent Wiegand sent a request for legal services regarding language for a by-law. This by-law would restrict the use of perchlorate in Zone Two areas. Superintendent Wiegand is also working on creating another article requesting that two cell phone towers be placed at the new tank.

Superintendent Wiegand sent a request to Town Council asking for clarification regarding the bankruptcy of businesses and homes and how our department should handle such situations.

Demand notices have been sent out for cycle two and three residents. Superintendent Wiegand will be meeting with the Harwich Tax Assessor and Town Accountant to discuss the process of putting liens on properties for non-payment. Due to restrictions set forth by the Massachusetts General Laws, there are restrictions for shutting water off at properties from November until April each year. For those delinquent accounts that are seasonal, if in the spring they are still past due, they will not be turned back on until the account is brought to current.

Motion made by George Cavanaugh to approve the minutes from meeting held on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. Motion seconded by Danette Gonsalves.

Town Council met in court for the Stagg Chevrolet case. Superintendent Wiegand is still waiting for the results of the hearing.

Update on account #3745. Customer has had high consumption and upon meeting with customer's representative at the property, we are still searching for the source of this high consumption.

The Engineers for the Packaged Electrical System reviewed all of the bids received and confirmed that all standards and expectations for the project were met. Bid was awarded to the lowest bidder. The bid was awarded to Power Products of Wakefield, MA. Bid was approved and signed by the Board of Water Commissioners.

Union contracts have been discussed and there is currently a deal on the table. Final negotiations are being worked out.

February meeting dates are scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2007 and Tuesday, February 27, 2007.

Motion to adjourn made by George Cavanaugh. Motion was seconded by Danette Gonsalves.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 am.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Donald T. Bates, Jr., Chairman
Danette Gonsalves, Vice Chairman
George Cavanaugh, Clerk
Craig Wiegand, Superintendent
Kelly Byrnes, Secretary