Holden Water and Sewer Advisory Board Meeting
March 24, 2011
Attendees Present:
Water Sewer Advisory Board Members - Scott Carlson, Brian Forts, John Michalak, Ken Lipka
Absent: Joe Pridotkas
Others Present:
James Shuris – Director of Public Works
James Zingarelli - Town Engineer
Recording Secretary:
Marlene Whipple
Audience Attendees:
Patty Roy- Reporter from The Landmark
Scott Carlson made a motion to accept the February 17, 2011 Water Sewer Advisory Board Minutes. Motion was made and accepted by all.
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Jim Shuris stated the end of the year-projected surplus is $244,756 based on CDM’s model and without the 5th quarter payment of $73,334. Due to Mason Road Well and Chapin Road Well being down for rehabilitation the town had to purchase more Worcester water. Therefore CDM will apply for SRF reimbursement in the amount of $75,000. Revenue is on track at 66 % and expenses are slightly over. End of February budget is at a $19,962 deficit, compared to a positive $177,274 last year.
4. Water & Sewer Financial Plan:
The board discussed the rate study performed by CDM, this will be recommended to the Board of Selectmen with a unanimous vote to support the fourth alternative. This option four provides a similar block rate structure for Residential and Commercial users. This option also covers the fixed cost-fixed fee based on meter size. CDM included the debt service expense, non-variable operating costs, wages, salaries and benefits. This fourth alternative also states that the fixed expenses would account for 2/3rd revenue required to operate the water system and 1/3rd the revenue for the sewer system. This fourth option will provide the town with the highest assurance to meet its fixed expenses. The board also recommended that the current 10% discount not be applied to the water/sewer portion of the bill.
Jim Zingarelli distributed an updated chart to indicate the present status of sewer capacity, (see attached). The board suggests we invite the Town Planner/Conservation, Pam Harding, to the next meeting to shed light on the development end of the build-out possibilities. Town Council will assist with legal issues as required concerning reserve capacity for future development.
6. Rehabilitation of Systems, leaks, repairs, and improvements.
Brattle Street Stand-By Generator was delivered, tested and stored at the Spring Street garage. Mason Well Field is still off line and hopefully will be up and running by the end of April. CDM is connecting this tank to the SCADA system. We are tying up loose ends on the projects at The Morgan and Chapin station.
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