Harwich Water & Wastewater Department

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

Meeting called to order at 8:21 am

Motion made by Donald Bates to approve the minutes from September 12, 2006. Motion was seconded by Danette Gonsalves.

Superintendent Wiegand informed Board members that the sanitary survey of the Water Department came back great. Per Superintendent Wiegand, the Harwich Water Department is currently sitting number one in the state for no leaks. Keeping up with good maintenance is one of the factors that attribute to this good standing.

Per Superintendent Wiegand, all of our personnel issues seem to have worked themselves out and everything seems to be running smoothly.

The bids for Wells 8 & 9 and Packaged Electrical System will be going back out later this year. Bids were pulled due to unclear sections. Superintendent Wiegand has been working with the Town Engineers to review and finalize contracts.

Superintendent Wiegand has a meeting with the Capital Outlay this Thursday. They are looking at discussing options for automated meter readings, the new source, and possibly purchasing a new dump truck for the department.

Per Superintendent Wiegand, he is looking into a rate study program on the computer to look at the rates for this upcoming year.

Update regarding Mr. Harris situation. Water Department is going to remove the pipe from his property and wrap it around into the street.

Motion made by George Cavanuagh to set October meeting dates. Motion seconded by Danette Gonsalves. October meeting dates scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 24.

Motion made by George Cavanaugh to adjourn meeting at 9:00 am. Motion was seconded by Danette Gonsalves.

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