TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN
SELECTBOARD MEETING
MARCH 16, 2005
Selectboard Present: Brenda Ferland, Jon LeClair, Steven Neill
Staff Present: David Edkins, Administrative Assistant
David Duquette, Water and Sewer Superintendent
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Brenda Ferland called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. in the Selectboard’s Office.
WATER AND WASTEWATER TESTING: Dave Duquette had previously discussed the issue of testing, timing issues and pricing with Justin Shaw of Fall Mountain Water Testing (FMWT). Eastern Analytical (EA) submitted a good package deal for doing all of the required water & wastewater testing for the Town. The paperwork trail for each sample is tremendous. Some testing is complex. There was discussion relative to FMWT continuing to do some of the testing, as they are a reliable local business that has worked with the Town. The question is will EA still offer the same pricing as noted in the package deal if the Town chooses to break up the testing. FMWT proposed doing the three E-Coli tests each week and the monthly bacteria tests. This would result in Dave Duquette working
with three laboratories for all the testing and the paperwork required by the State , which he feels will add to his workload. He would not have a problem letting the coliform go to FMWT. Miscellaneous testing could also be given to FMWT as necessary. Possible scenarios for splitting up the testing were explored. Justin Shaw noted that their business is in Town and they do the work quickly.
The discussion was summarized as follows: Dave Duquette will talk to Eastern Analytic to see if the prices will hold if some splitting up of testing is done and Brenda Ferland will discuss the testing and timing requirements with the State Supervisor for the Town before a decision is made.
Steve Neill moved to adjourn this meeting. Jon LeClair seconded the motion and, on a roll call with all in favor, the motion carried. The time was 7:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Borden, Recording Secretary Approved,
Brenda L. Ferland, Chair Jon B. LeClair Steven A. Neill
(Note: These are unapproved minutes. Corrections, if necessary, may be found in the Minutes of the April 6th, 2005, Selectboard meeting.)
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