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 8:17 AM by Chairman Bates.

Minutes of 04/11/06 - Motion by George Cavanaugh to approve as written. Danette Gonsalves seconded the motion. Unanimous vote to approve.

Attorney William Crowell representing Leroy Long and Jim Pappas property on Skechaconet Way (off Chase St., West Harwich). Lot #6 is the lot that is being questioned. There has been a sub-division plan in effect since 1989. A copy of the plan and covenant were passed to Board members. The Covenant was released by the Planning Board last November, along with a letter requiring an access of 16 ft wide x 16 ft high gravel way with utilities. Lot #6 was conveyed to William Seiler and now has a partially constructed dwelling on the lot. Chase St. has recently been paved and the Highway Dept does not want to cut the road. An 8" water main needs to be installed to the edge of lot #6. L ots 3-4 and 5 now will be conveyed separately so seller (Mr. Long) does not want to be required to install the water main. They would just like to have the water installed across Chase St to service lot #6. Other departments such as Highway and Fire need to be consulted before any decision is made.

Alex Thompson of Pine Knoll Road (3 lots) came in with questions about bringing town water to his properties. Presently the lots are approximately 1500 ft from the nearest hydrants, and 1100 ft from Bank St. There are 14 cottages and 2 larger houses along the road. According to regulations an 8" main and 4 hydrants will be required. Costs are running approximately $60,000 to $70,000, and are more than were anticipated. Can they tie in to a 2" main already existing? It would not be adequate for pressure or for fire protection. Due to the high water table in the area, the water main will have to be set in rock, and any debris would have to be cast into a truck due to the narrow width of the road. Mr. Thompson asked if the Water Dept would be sharing any expense of installation. All costs and budgets would have to be reviewed before any decision is made. Per Inspector Jessop of the Fire Dept with all the older buildings in the area, he would want nothing less than an 8" main for fire protection. This needs further review by all departments.

Contract for Brooks Park tank demolition signed by Kopelman & Paige. The starting date is approximately 05/08/06.

Letter received from Barnstable County Retirement Association re: Debbe Fuller claim of disability. The ordinary claim was approved, but the accidental claim was denied.

Stagg Chevrolet update - per Town Counsel the brief is to be filed 05/10/06, and they have 30 days to respond.

New source update will be given at the 05/09/06 meeting.

One signature will be all that will be required on bill schedules and payroll per a motion made by George Cavanaugh. Motion seconded by Danette Gonsalves. Unanimous vote to approve.

05/11/06 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) will be dedication of the new tank.

Bruce Cahoon celebrated his 50th anniversary with this department, and the members of the Board send congratulations and thank you for his many years of service.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM.

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