BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING AUGUST 25, 2010
Members Present: Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Mr. Joseph Duffy, Mr. Bruce Young, Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter. Absent with notice Mr. Douglas Ficks.
Also Present: Mr. Neal Merritt, Water Supt. Mr. Dave Young and Mr. Jeffrey Diercks from Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
SUBJECT: Mr. Young and Mr. Diercks were present to discuss Hanson’s secondary water sources.
Jeff outlined the prior discussions of the various sites including Brook Street which is in the South coastal river basin. The history of that site; and the possibility for a well dates back to 1994 and ended with a court case being settled and test wells being removed in 2001. Jeff also talked about the respective possible yield from the site. Quality of the water was excellent with low iron and manganese; no organic chemicals, elevated nitrates but within limits, therefore no filtration needed. Original estimate costs were reviewed. 1.4 million in 1994 (not including land costs)
Possible obstacles to purchasing and developing the site were reviewed.
Bruce extensively explained the water rights to the Indian Head Brook at Wampatuck Pond as that would affect acquisition issues of the Brook Street site.
Also discussed Brockton as permanent secondary site and dechloranation would need to be discussed and approved by DEP. Mary Lou Sutter inquired about what would happen when the water tank goes off line for renovations; and how do we continue to supply the water users with mostly Hanson water rather than Brockton water.
Superintendent’s Report-Reviewed generator update cost from Neal. We need to establish a figure for our Town Meeting article. Reviewed cost for liquid propane vs. natural gas costs.
Generator article will be on the October town warrant and will be reviewed by the Capital Improvement Committee on August 30, 2010.
There will be a trial run of the generator for one day during the week of September 6th.
Water surplus – Reviewed Meg’s figures.
East Washington Street costs were reviewed.
Neal; Laura and Scott Peterson are pursuing the Grant relating to the Peterson property.
Discussed the landscaping and beautification at High Street grounds in the vicinity of the water tank.
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Reviewed July 21, 2010 regular minutes and August 11, 2010 Regular and Executive Session minutes. Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to accept the minutes of July 21, 2010 Regular session and
August 11, 2010 regular and executive session minutes as typed. August 11, 2010 Executive Session to remain confidential. Seconded by Mr. Bruce Young. Voted 4-0 to accept.
Motion by Mr. Bruce Young to accept the bid for the Electrical Upgrade Project at Crystal Spring wellsite for $42,500 from Fall River Electric. Seconded by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter. Voted 4-0 in favor. (This was the low and only bid)
Items for Capital Improvement Plan matrix were reviewed and finalized for Capital Planning Committee.
Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to adjourn at 7:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Mike Duffy. 4-0 in favor.
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Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Chairman
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