Harwich Water & Wastewater Department

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

Meeting called to order at 8:27 AM by Chairman Bates.

Discussion regarding the Water Department truck parked the wrong way outside of the East Harwich Dunkin Donuts. A picture was taken of the truck and several phone calls were made to Town Hall complaining about the situation. The picture was emailed to Superintendent Wiegand. He informed Board members that there will be a staff meeting Friday, July 14 concerning this, as well as other, issues.

Board reviewed progress of the hydrant replacement program. Superintendent Wiegand discussed the plan to have the crew replace two hydrants per week. The goal is to replace 55 hydrants by the end of the summer.

Spuerintendent Wiegand sent specification out to have wells 8 & 9 pumps and motors replaced with submersible pumps. He is waiting on several quotes from contractors which should arrive within the next week.

Superintendent Wiegand has prepared the RFP for new generators at stations 1, 2, 7, & 11 and plans to have the RFP on the street within the next week. The work will commence at the end of the summer pumping season.

There are currently 7 water services being replaced on Hoyt Road which is being completed by Robert B. Our. The contract price is $9,000.00.

Superintendent Wiegand updated the Board on the various water main projects they hope to complete this year. He is currently waiting on the prices before they are to begin.

Board members reviewed and approved copies of the Bid Award letters which will be sent out to the companies within the next week.

The Board reviewed and approved a copy of the letter to be sent to the Board of Selectmen regarding the possible contamination of drinking water by the chemical Perchlorate, which is usually found in fireworks and explosives. The letter discusses a solution to the concern of Percholorate and its effect on the Cranberry Festival fireworks. Solution should be paid for by the Cranberry Festival Committee.

Donald Bates proposed that the Board of Health be added to the Cc. of the letter.

Superintendent Wiegand updated the Board about the situation regarding Mr. Harris. Town Council had notified Superintendent Wiegand, explaining that his attorney was drafting paperwork with a written decision as to what should be done. Once received, copies will be emailed to all Board members.

Next meeting to be held on July 25, 2006.

August meetings scheduled for August 8th and August 25th.

Meeting adjourned at 8:54 am

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