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HomeMy Public PortalAboutWater Commissioners -- 2015-01-13 Minutes Brewster Water Commissioners' Meeting January 13, 2015 page 1 of 2 Meeting was called to order at 9:07 AM by Doug Wilcock, Chairman. Those present were: Bill Porter, Deane Keuch and Susan Brown, members, and Paul Anderson, Superintendent and Pamela Springer, Administrative Supervisor. 1. TOWN/ CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Charles Sumner, Mark Robinson, Hal Minis, Peter Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor and Jeff Thibodeau. The regular meeting entered into Executive Session in order to discuss the possibility of land acquisition for the town. The Executive Session portion of the meeting dissolved and the regular meeting resumed. 2. MINUTES: Doug Wilcock made the MOTION to table the December 16, 2014 meeting minutes. Deane Keuch seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. 3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Water Quality • All routine samples have come back with acceptable results. • Barry Schofield of The Eddy School reported to Paul that he would be replacing the one faucet that was associated with the failed lead sample. All faucet sites will be re-sampled. B. Operations • Paul informed the commissioners that draft contracts for the Well #3 access road rehabilitation project should be ready to review soon. He would like the project to have gone out to bid before the Annual Town Meeting, so that citizens can have accurate figures to decide upon. • Paul received recommendations for the tank management plan. It looks like the department can handle the touch up spots of rust in house for the next few years, but should be prepared for complete tank rehabs within 15 years. • Paul reviewed the department's FY16 Operating Budget with the commissioners. He also shared a letter he wrote to Charles Sumner in which he recommends hiring an additional full time laborer. This proposed position's salary is not included in next fiscal year's current budget which is about 2% higher than it has been in recent years. Paul will meet with the finance Committee in March to review both the Operating Budget as well as the Capital Plan. Within FY16 of the Capital Plan, Paul will be requesting funds to replace the existing department air compressor, obtain a new truck, replenish the Construction Fund and cover the cost of the Well # 3 access road. • Doug commented that he has been very impressed with the level of professional development the department has seen over the past few years. He credited Paul's educational guidance and support for the staff obtaining advanced licensing and implementing new department programs. • The commissioners returned to a discussion about the Operating Budget and Capital Plan. Susan Brown made a MOTION to accept the FY16 Operating Budget. Deane Keuch seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. Sue Brown also made a MOTION to accept the Capital Plan requests as proposed with the exception of the Well # 3 access road cost, since it is estimated until official bidding has been completed. Deane Keuch seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. a • 4. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:00 AM Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:00 AM Brewster Water Commissioners' Meeting January 13, 2015 page 2 of 2 Doug Wilcock moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 AM. Respectfully submitted, Pamela Springer, Administrative Supervisor.