Harwich Water & Wastewater Department

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

Meeting called to order at 8:15 AM by Chairman Bates.

Bill schedules signed as presented.

Service applications signed for :

1. 7 Wallace Road
2. 339 Long Pond Drive
3. 23 Oak Leaf Circle
4. 1 Rebecca Road

Abatement for service #4155 signed by the Board members.

Mrs. Gonsalves made a motion to approve the minutes of 12/17/02 as written. Mr. Cavanaugh seconded. The vote was unanimous to approve.

Superintendent Wiegand brought up a discussion regarding an opportunity for the commissioners to tape a program for channel 18. The purpose of this would be to explain the idea of the enterprise fund, and to discuss future rate increases.

Also, the Board should consider holding a public hearing for informational purposes for the community. A TV date is to be determined shortly.

A memo from Town Planner Sue Leven to Craig Wiegand was reviewed regarding a proposed draft of a regulation for irrigation systems. Mr. Cavanaugh suggested that permits be taken out for each system either here or with the plumbing inspector as he would be the enforcing authority. Backflow preventors and cross connections would have to be checked. The Board needs to discuss further as to whether to enforce private wells as a requirement for irrigation systems or whether to still allow them on the town system. Further discussions need to be held with the plumbing inspector and the Board of Health. It should be required that all irrigation systems whether on a private well or on town water should be registered with this department. Any decisions on this can be held off until after a determination on the enterprise system is made.

Superintendent's report given by Mr. Wiegand.

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