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Pursuant to Governor Baker' s March 12, 2020, Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law and his
March 15 and March 23, 2020, Orders imposing strict limits on the number of people that may gather in one place, this
meeting will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible . Specific information and the general
guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend
this meeting may be found on the Town ' s website at www . brewster- ma . gov , For this meeting, members of the public
who wish to listen to the audio broadcast may do so via the Town of Brewster website at http : //livestream . brewster-
ma . ov or on Channel 18 . No in - person attendance of members of the public will be permitted , but every effort will be
made to ensure the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time via technological means . The Town has
established specific email addresses for each board and committee that will be meeting remotely so that residents can
send their comments in writing either before or during the meeting . For this meeting, please send contact
pa'nderson@brewster- ma .goy . In the event we are unable to live broadcast these meetings, despite best efforts, we will
post on the Town website an audio recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as
possible after the meeting at http : //tv , brewster-ma . gov.
1 . Call to Order : 11105
2 . Declaration of a Quorum : Read by Commissioner Baran
3 . Meeting Participation Statement : Read by Commissioner Baran , those attending are Commissioner
Brown , ' Commissioner Skidmore, Administrative Supervisor Sherry Theuret and Superintendent
Paul Anderson .
4 . Brewster Woods Fee Waiver Request :
a . Commissioner Brown would like to have a formal request from Brewster Woods to have the
fees waived based on being a non - profit .
i . , Motion by Commissioner Baran to have a formal request from Brewster Woods to
have the fees waived for the fire line , domestic tapping fees .
• Motion 2nd by Commissioner Brown
• Roll Call Vote : 3-0 -0
5 . Water Restriction Update :
a . Trend of water level continues to go up in a positive direction . Will continue to monitor well
and update in May .
i . Commissioner Brown indicated the Town of Orleans and Dennis will be
implementing water restrictions starting May 1St
i • Still anticipating the possibility of a dry summer .
6 . Superintendent' s Report :
a . Flushing water main . Completed Zone 5 and Zone 9 . Starting Zone 6 and will continue Zone
1 through 4 .
i . Have received some phone calls about dirty water but, residents have been
instructed to flush their service .
b . Meeting with Utility Cloud
LI Moving away from paper workorders and moving to have all work orders on the
iPad and try to as less paper as possible .
c . Well Redevelopment being advertised hREbiSIcR TIFRJII % LERh
d . Ordering Stock for Red Top Water Main
e . Working on Annual Statistical Report 1111A , L II 411Ill
f. Looking into having the possibility of adding more cell phone towers
g . Source, water heat pump — Uses 100 gallons a minute
h . Applications for Distribution Foreman
i . Speaking at Brewster Baptist Church to the Brewster Pond Coalition at 11am
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7 . Office Manager' s Report
a . Request for seasonal turn on are picking up
b . Working and organizing customer information in Utility Cloud
i . Working with field staff to get their feedback on how it can be done better and
easier .
8 . Approval of March 4th Meeting Minutes
a . Motion by Commissioner Skidmore to approve the minutes for March 4, 2022 .
i 2nd by Commissioner Brown
ii . Roll Call Vote : 3 =0-0
9 . One Time Reduced Rates
a . Motion by Commissioner Brown to approve the one -time reduced rate a presented .
i 2nd by Skidmore
ii . Roll Call Vote : 3.0.0
10 . For Your Information
11 , Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
12 , Next Meetings : May 6th
13 , Adjournment : 11 : 29
a . Motion by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 11 : 29 AM .
i . ' 2nd by Commissioner Skidmore
ii . Roll Call Vote : 3- 0 -0