BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING MARCH 30, 2011
Members Present: Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter, Mr. Bruce Young, and Mr. Joseph Duffy. Mr. Douglas Ficks absent with notice.
Also Present: Mr. Neal Merritt; Water Supt.; and Mr. Jeffrey Diercks, from Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Meeting opened at 5:05 P.M.
SUBJECT: Mr. Jeff Diercks discussed the proposed Phase I plan of the dechlorination facility and the benefits. He also discussed the possible location of the meter. Should we include an automated control valve in Phase I controlled by the SCADA system. This would give feedback from the flow meter. Our employees will be doing a good portion of the labor required to lay the main. Jeff will have final numbers for Phase I within two weeks.
Discussed meter drive by test results. Route 58 from Whitman to Halifax. Drive by system read 278 radio read meters currently installed within our system in approximately 15 minutes. Neal will prepare the paperwork for us to sign. They have held the price for three years.
Meeting dates for April will be the 13th and the 27th.
Reviewed minutes for March 9, 2011; regular and executive session. Motion by Mr. Mike Duffy to approve the minutes of March 9, 2011 regular and executive session as typed. Seconded by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter. Voted 4-0 in favor. Executive minutes to remain confidential.
Motion by Phyllis Bickford to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 P.M. under #3 for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s bargaining position. Seconded by Mrs. Mary Lou Sutter. Roll call vote: Mrs. Bickford, aye; Mrs. Sutter, aye; Mr. Young, aye; Mr. Duffy, aye. 4-0 in favor.
Back in regular session at 6:56 P.M.
No votes taken in executive session.
Motion by Mr. Bruce Young to adjourn at 7:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Mike Duffy. Voted 4-0 in favor.
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Mrs. Phyllis Bickford, Chairman
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