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.

Bill schedules signed as presented.

Minutes of 07/26/05 - George Cavanaugh made a motion to approve as written. Danette Gonsalves seconded. Unanimous vote to approve motion.

Uniform bid award - Cintas was awarded contract as they were the only bidder. Superintendent Wiegand gave the following reports:
Selectman's meeting - Summer Woods project was discussed and will be before the ZBA tonight. The Water Department is concerned about the impacts on the adjoining wells and water supply in the area as the plan is presented, but is not opposed to the project. More studies of the possible impacts are definitely necessary.

Contract for water services is just about ready to go out - probably next week.

Painters for new tank are on site doing prep work. Wind directions and air quality will be monitored so as to prevent overspraying, etc.

Fire hydrants are being painted solid blue. Flags will be painted fluorescent for visibility.

Results from Dennis & Brewster groundwater models have been received and now will be computed to our figures for new source information.

Route 39 tank inspection will be done to evaluate rust at the top of stanchions where it meets the bowl. Information on decommissioning the Brooks Park tank is forthcoming and old tank will be coming down - this will be site for future tank construction.

Can a letter be sent to the Fire Department asking them to do the weed wacking and snow shoveling around fire hydrants. Our department would help should the need arise. A joint meeting needs to be set up with the Fire Chief and Highway Superintendent to discuss this further.

Budget process for FY'07 is about to start.

5.5 to 6 million gallons of water are being pumped per day during this dry season. The pumps are now running approximately 16 hours per day, and the water table is still down about 6".

Mr. Wiegand has an appointment on 08/24/05, with the Tax Collector to discuss water payments being processed at that office.

Discussion as to whether the Board of Water Commissioners is interested in negotiating the department contracts. The town is looking into hiring labor counsel to sit with the Board on negotiations. Needs to be discussed further.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 AM.

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