Harwich Water & Wastewater Department

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 8:15 AM by Chairman Bates.

Bill schedules signed as presented.

Service applications signed for:

1. 10 Marion Road
2. 4 Lily Lane
3. 15 Rose Lane
4. 38 Hillside Road
5. 10 Chase Street
6. 10 Catherine Rose Road

Abatements signed for services #102, 823, 1334, 2945, 3963, and 4308.

Minutes of 10/21/03. Danette Gonsalves made a motion to approve as written. Seconded by George Cavanaugh. Unanimous vote to approve.

Discussion re: budget meetings with Town Administrator - we are still under budget and another meeting will be held to finish up.

Discussion regarding changing the Enabling Act. Not sure if it requires a town meeting vote, but the Legislature would look more favorably on it if passed by Town Meeting. 3 of the Selectmen are not totally in favor of the Enterprise Fund as they would prefer the money to go into the Town's general fund instead of staying in the Water Department. The taxpayers do not seem to be in favor of this, and would prefer to see the funds used for Water Department improvements. MGL-69B addresses surplus funds. The Harwich Taxpayers Association endorsed the Water Department on the creation of an independent department at their meeting on 9/27/03 per a letter dated 10/31/03. (See attached copy.) Per Mr. Wiegand, on the capital outlay plan only the tanks would have to be bonded - all other expenses would come out of Water Department revenue. A meeting should be held with the Selectmen to discuss further.

Superintendent's report given by Mr. Wiegand.

Notice of award signed for Bay State Piping at $115,408.55 for Pleasant St, Allen St., Moss Hill and Mark Lane water main projects. Danette Gonsalves made the motion to award the contract to Bay State Piping. George Cavanaugh seconded. Unanimous vote to approve.

Well inspections - Layne Christiansen submitted the low quote of $16,978.47 for the rehab of well #7 George Cavanaugh made the motion to approve the quote. Seconded by Danette Gonsalves. Unanimous vote to approve.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.

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