Commissioners Meeting Minutes 12/14/2004

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.

Town Accountant David Ryan came before the Board and reviewed the November financial's sheet. Any surplus revenues get carried forward when books are closed including encumbered funds.

Discussion held regarding additional revenue ideas. Superintendent Wiegand asked the Board to consider installing cell phone antennas on the water towers. Money generated from the antenna rentals would have to stay in a special account for tank maintenance. Also we could offer a protection program to cover services from the property line to the meter for replacement by us. Customers who wish to subscribe would be charged a set rate each year. Meters would not be covered under this plan, just the pipes underground. George Cavanaugh made a motion to have Superintendent Wiegand explore these options further. Danette Gonsalves seconded. Unanimous vote to approve.

Danette Gonsalves made a motion to approve the minutes of the 11/23/04 meeting. George Cavanaugh seconded. Unanimous vote to approve.

The bids received for water main construction were reviewed. Danette Gonsalves made a motion to approve CC Construction as the low bidder. George Cavanaugh seconded. Unanimous vote to approve. The agreement is to be signed on 01/03/05.

Electrical bid - South Shore Generator was the only bidder. They will be meeting with Superintendent Wiegand later today to discuss further as their price was over the expected bid.

Abatements were approved for service #1793, 7540, 6896 and 3657.

Derek Ritchie of Chatham was approved to be added to the list of water main inspectors for the town per a motion by George Cavanaugh. Seconded by Danette Gonsalves. Unanimous vote to approve.

The two water meters that were being questioned for accuracy by the homeowners (Sykes and Schweinschaut) have been returned from the testing lab and both are within the approved limits.

Planning Board packet given to Commissioners for review and discussion at the next meeting.

January meeting dates set for the 4th and the 18th.

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

posted: 12/14/04