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.

Danette Gonsalves made a motion to approve the minutes of June 15, 2004, as written. George Cavanaugh seconded. The Board voted unanimous to approve.

Bids: Danette Gonsalves made a motion to accept the chemical bids, electrical bids, and general water works supplies bids as submitted. George Cavanaugh seconded. Unanimous vote of the Board to approve.

A letter from Town Counsel Kopleman & Paige was read regarding termination of the Hroma Corporation contract as they have not completed the water tank coating rehabilitation of the Lothrop Avenue tank. The work on the Route 39 tank was completed, but the project was abandoned by Hroma Corporation, and they have failed to respond to telephone calls and mailings, and have failed to arrive at the site to finish their work.

Haley & Ward held a pre-bid meeting last week with contractors interested in bidding on the new water tank. A meeting will also be held with the homeowners in the area to keep them updated and informed as to what to expect when construction begins.

The Board reviewed a memo to the Highway Director regarding the schedule for replacement of approximately 14 services on Parallel Street. The work will begin July 2, 2004 and last approximately 2 weeks.

Contract with Industrial Technical Services in the amount of $1200.00 to maintain the SCADA system was signed by the Board.

Longevity bonuses for Bruce Cahoon, Barbara Sayers, and Carol Connor signed. Step increase for David Tracy as secondary operator also signed.

Cape Light Compact pump analysis reviewed.

Purchase vs lease for new copy machine discussed. Superintendent Wiegand will bring contracts before Board for review. Leasing would be better per George Cavanaugh as it usually includes maintenance.

Projects reviewed which are going to be undertaken in house by Water Department employees.

Expenses reviewed and expenditures approved.

Board reorganization: George Cavanaugh made a motion to have the Board remain the same. Danette Gonsalves seconded the motion. Unanimous vote to approve.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 AM.

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