Harwich Water & Wastewater Department

Present: Chairman Donald T. Bates, Vice Chairman Danette Gonsalves, Clerk George Cavanaugh, Superintendent Craig Wiegand, Secretary, Carol Connor

Meeting called to order at 8:15 AM.

Minutes of 1016/02 -- Motion by George Cavanaugh to approve with corrections made to spelling of his name. Danette Gonsalves seconded the motion. Unanimous vote to approve.

Minutes of 10/22/02 -- Motion by George Cavanaugh to approve as written. Danette Gonsalves seconded the motion. Unanimous vote to approve.

Bill schedules approved and signed as presented.

Service applications signed for:

1. 25 Marlin Road
2. 176 Sand Pond
3. 3 Willow Lane
4. 84 Lakewood Drive Ext.
5. 160 Church Street
6. 3 Parsons Path

Appointments:
8:30 -- Detective Lee Culver spoke to the Board regarding water restriction violations. The Board of Water Commissioners does not have the right to rescind any violations issued. If the violations are contested by a homeowner a hearing can be held before the Clerk Magistrate and then a decision is made by the court. Those notices that were rescinded by the Board will be held by Detective Culver for this year. A different procedure will need to be in place for next season.

8:45 -- Wayne Robillard was present and explained that his well water has high nitrates and MBTE's. He is concerned for health reasons for his family and asked what is necessary to be connected to town water. He was unsure of the source of the contaminates, but speculated it could be from runoff from Route 137 or Route 6. He also questioned if it could have traveled from the gas spill approximately 10 years ago on Route 6 about 1-2 miles from his property.

The Board discussed the expansion of Long Pond Medical Center, which is located right behind the Robillard property, and extension options for water installations to that property and to the dentist office adjacent to it. The best option would be for the medical center to extend water back out to Route 137 from their parking lot, so the main could then be extended to include Mr. Robillard's property and the house next to it. A 4" domestic and a 6" fire line are proposed. Funding for the water main extension is not available from the town at this time. Superintendent Wiegand will look into emergency funding possibly from DEP. Mr. Robillard will also contact DEP, EPA, and State Representatives Shirley Gomes and William Delahunt to see if they can assist in some manner.

The contracts were signed for the tank rehabilitation.

Superintendent's report given by Mr. Wiegand.

Reminder to Board members of a joint meeting with Planning Board on 11/12/02.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 AM.

Donald T. Bates,Jr., Chairman
Danette Gonsalves, Vice Chairman
George Cavanaugh, Clerk
Craig Wiegand, Superintendent
Carol M. Connor, Secretary