BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING JUNE 23, 2010
Members Present: Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter, Mr. Bruce Young, Mr. Douglas Ficks, and Mr. Joseph Duffy.
Also Present: Mr. Neal Merritt, Water Supt.
Meeting opened at 5:05 P.M.
SUBJECT: Superintendent’s Report-Water Main update-The Board considered the location of the upcoming water main project and we should have some proposals in two weeks on King Street. Considered several other locations for additional projects; Sandy Lane; Sandy Terrace; and dead end on Pleasant Street.
Consumer confidence report was completed and will be sent out this week.
Supt. and Board reviewed latest pumping data history and Taunton River gauge and discussed implementing water restrictions.
Mike Duffy made a motion to join Mass WARN. Seconded by Doug Ficks. All members voted in favor 5-0.
Reviewed abatements.
- Estimated bills-customer #2299 two overestimated bills $750.25.
- Plymouth County Commissioners Supt. building-asked to abate interest and demand charge of $16.93. Mr. Young moved to abate both amounts. Seconded by Mr. Mike Duffy. Voted 5-0 in favor.
Nominations were open for Chairman. Motion by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter to nominate Phyllis Bickford for Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Doug Ficks. Vote was 5-0 in favor.
Motion by Mr. Doug Ficks to nominate Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter as Vice Chairman. Seconded by Mrs. Phyllis Bickford. Vote was 5-0 in favor.
Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to nominate Mr. Bruce Young as Clerk/Secretary. Seconded by Mr. Doug Ficks. Vote was 5-0 in favor.
Reviewed the year to date summary sheet for expenses.
Reviewed minutes of May 26, 2010 Executive Session; June 2, 2010 and June 9, 2010 Regular and Executive Session. Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to accept minutes of May 26, 2010 Ex. Session seconded by Mr. Doug Ficks. Voted 5-0 in favor. Executive session not for release.
JUNE 23, 2010 MINUTES CONT.
Motion by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter to approve the June 2, 2010 minutes regular and executive as typed. Seconded by Mr. Mike Duffy. Executive not for release. Voted 5-0 in favor.
Motion by Mr. Doug Ficks to approve the June 9, 2010 minutes regular & executive as typed. Seconded by Mr. Mike Duffy. Executive not for release. Voted 5-0 in favor.
Schedule for July meetings will be July 14th and July 28th. We may reconsider the July 28th meeting.
Motion by Mr. Bruce Young to enter into Executive Session at 5:45 P.M. under #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s bargaining or litigating position. Seconded by Mr. Douglas Ficks. Roll call vote: Mrs. Bickford, aye; Mrs. Sutter, aye; Mr. Ficks, aye; Mr. Young, aye; Mr. Duffy, aye. 5-0 in favor.
Back in public session at 6:16 P.M. Motion by Mr. Bruce Young to adjourn at 6:17 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Doug Ficks. 5-0 in favor.
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Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Chairman
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