Commissioners Meeting Minutes 01/08/13

Harwich Water Department

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

Meeting on January 8, 2013

 

Present:  Chairman Donald Bates, Vice Chairman Allin Thompson, Clerk Danette Gonsalves, Superintendent Craig Wiegand, Secretary Alexandra Bilek, Senior Billing Administrator Wellesley Marsh, Selectman Angelo LaMantia,

Chairman Donald Bates called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m

The minutes for the previous meeting held on December 4, 2012 were approved with a motion by Clerk Gonsalves and seconded by Vice Chairman Thompson; 3-0-0.

Consent Agenda:

  • Vote to deny abatement at 7 Delmira Lane

Vice Chairman Thompson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a second by Clerk Gonsalves: 3-0-0.

Ms. Marsh asked for clarification on how to proceed with the abatement at 62 Main St Ext.  Mr. Wiegand said not to add late penalties to account.  He said it could take up to a year to resolve this issue.

Mr. Wiegand informed the Board that Town Counsel presented AT&T’s proposal to the Inspector General.  He said the Inspector General said we cannot proceed as AT&T has proposed.  Mr. Wiegand said we could lease the property to the winning bidder and they would maintain control.  He said we would charge them $30,000/year and would receive 25% of subsequent leases to additional providers.  Mr. Wiegand said he has to review Legal Counsel’s comments on the RFP.  He said once the RFP is ready he would like to get it out to bid contingent upon Town Meeting approval.

Mr. Wiegand said National Grid has submitted 17 permit applications.  He said we are marking out the properties for the customers who agree to pay the fee.  Mr. Wiegand suggested the Board request the Board of Selectmen set up a meeting with National Grid to resolve this issue once and for all.  He said National Grid is placing the blame for the delay in service installation on the Water Department.

Mr. Wiegand said the customer should not be subsidizing National Grid.  The Board would like a letter to be sent to the Board of Selectmen requesting meeting.

The Board reviewed the proposed Town Meeting Articles.  Mr. Wiegand said he would proof them again, and submit them by Friday.

Comptroller Sandra Cummings presented the 2nd Quarter Budget Report.

Ms. Cummings presented the Board with the 2nd Quarter Internal Adjustments.  Vice Chairman Thompson moved to approve the 2nd Quarter Internal Adjustments   in the amount of $3,538.75 with a second by Clerk Gonsalves; 3-0-0.

Mr. Wiegand reminded the Board of the upcoming meetings with the Capital Outlay Committee and the Town Administrator.  Selectmen Angelo LaMantia informed the Board of the Waste Water meeting on January 19th at 9:00 a.m.

Mr. Wiegand highlighted the letter received from the Fire Department commending the Water Department’s assistance with the recent fire.

The Board will meet again on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. with a motion by Chairman Bates and a second by Vice Chairman Thompson; 3-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

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Donald T. Bates, Chairman                                                   Craig Wiegand, Superintendent                                     

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Allin P. Thompson, Vice Chairman                                       Alexandra Bilek, Secretary

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Danette Gonsalves, Clerk          

Commissioners Meeting Minutes 01/08/13 (pdf)

         

posted: 02/05/13