Members Present: Vice Chairman Douglas R. North, Clerk Marshall L. Harris
Superintendent: Craig W. Jalbert
Secretary: Dale Johnson
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
A combined meeting of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners was held earlier this evening to appoint Stephen C. Lobik to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners to fill the vacancy left by Jack Gustafson. A role call vote was made and it was unanimous all in favor.
Reorganize the Board:
Discussion took place on reorganization of the board with this recent appointment. Marty made a motion to nominate Douglas R. North as Chairman, Doug seconded motion, motion passed unanimously. Doug made a motion to nominate Marshall L. Harris as Vice Chairman, Marty seconded motion, motion passed unanimously. Marty then made a motion to nominate Stephen C. Lobik as Clerk, motion seconded my Doug, motion passed unanimously.
Steve will arrange to be sworn in at the Clerk’s Office prior to taking part in any votes or motions.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Doug to accept the April 13, 2005 meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Article Submittals for Town Meeting, May 9th: Craig briefly reviewed the article requests for the Annual Meeting which is to approve both the Water and Sewer Enterprise Budgets for the Fiscal year.
One Special Article request is to see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Water Enterprise Fund to go toward the Hospital Road Water Main Replacement Project to reduce the borrowing amount and term of payment, for the Water Departments share of costs.
The other Special Article request is to meet the D.E.P’s requirement to either own or control the 400 foot radius around the new wells at Bunyan Road, as the recently installed wells are 175’ and 250’ away form the original well, which changes the 400 foot radius. Craig took photos and spoke with Mr. Kelly with regards to the Conservation Restriction points. Mr. Kelly would like to have the option available to have two horses, which he may never do, however he would like the option available. He called back after speaking with his wife and indicated they are in agreement. The Gasparrini’s are okay to go with the Conservation Restriction as is.
Craig met with Leslie Duthie to work on the Conservation Restriction revision and then forwarded it to Sara Miller (ConCom) for legal recommendations. It is Craig’s hope to get the final documents to the landowners by Friday the 29th.
Craig and Leslie also met with Rebekah McDermott (Mass Rural Water Assoc) who would like to develop a Source Water Protection Plan for the Town of Monson. This is a service MRWA provides to member utilities at no cost to the Town. All the information she will require is available; it just needs to be compiled into a document. Craig advised the board that a steering committee will be needed, and offered Marty’s assistance, and welcomed participation by anyone else on the Commission if interested.
NEXT MEETING:
A motion was made by Doug and seconded by Marty to set the next meeting for Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN:
A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Doug to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
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Stephen C. Lobik
Clerk
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