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.

Minutes of 11/09/05 - George Cavanaugh made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Danette Gonsalves seconded the motion. Unanimous vote of the Board to approve.

The two seasonal student employees that were here last summer will be coming back during their Christmas vacation, and one will be here during Thanksgiving break according to Superintendent Wiegand.

The Board of Water Commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 to deny John C. Stankard his application for abatement for the sum of $ 865.25. Meter was tested by water department personnel and also sent to a certified lab. A letter is to be sent to Mr. Stankard with abatement decision and any follow up information needed.

Several applications for new services where reviewed by the Board.

The new tank could be on line within the next 2 weeks per a report given by Superintendent Wiegand. There will be an open house held for the neighbors, Selectmen, press, etc. The project is approximately two months ahead of schedule and 15% under budget.

Budget review with Town Administrator went well. Figures are working closely.

Goals and objectives need to be put in place for next year. The system does need to be rid of the small amount of asbestos pipe. VFD's are installed, and we should see a 15% savings in electrical costs each year. There are 4 generators left to install. The concept of selling bottled water is still a concept that is being investigated as well.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 AM.

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