BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING MARCH 10, 2010
Members Present: Mrs. Phyllis Bickford; Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter, Mr. Bruce Young; Mr. Joseph Duffy, and Mr. Douglas Ficks.
Also Present: Mr. Neal Merritt, Water Supt.
Meeting Opened at 5:05 P.M.
SUBJECT: Superintendent’s Report-Discussed coliform problem with the High Street water tank. It will be cleaned with monies coming from the Emergency Article.
March 6th Well #1 went down and surge valve is being checked and may have to pull the pump and motor. More information will be forthcoming.
SRF Update-we did not qualify for funding.
Still waiting on report on East Washington Street’s pipe condition.
Annual town meeting articles were discussed.
Motion by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter to remove Article #11 from town meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Douglas Ficks. Vote was 5-0 in favor.
Motion by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter to remove article #13 (Debt & Interest) from inclusion in the town meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Bruce Young. Vote 5-0 in favor.
Special Town Meeting discussed.
Reviewed projected revenues for FY 2010-anticipate shortfall vs. expenditures including impact of water rate increase.
Finance committee member Mr. Manny DePina joined the meeting at 5:50 P.M.
We have received quotes for the sweeper attachment. This items can be paid for from existing article.
Discussed submitting a line item transfer from expenses to cover possible shortfall in salaries and labor. This is done through the Finance Committee in June.
Discussed Capital Improvement. Plan for submission to CIC.
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Reviewed the minutes of February 24, 2010; Regular & Executive Session. Motion by Mr. Duffy to approve minutes of February 24, 2010 regular and Executive Session as typed. Seconded by Mr. Bruce Young. Voted in favor 4-0. Mr. Ficks abstaining. Executive Session minutes to remain confidential.
Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to adjourn meeting at 6:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bruce Young. Voted 5-0 in favor.
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Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Chairman
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