Members Present: Chairman Douglas R. North, V.Chairman Marshall L. Harris, Clerk Stephen C. Lobik
Superintendent: Craig W. Jalbert
Secretary: Dale Johnson
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Steve to accept the meeting minutes of June 22 and July 13, 2005. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bunyan Road Well Improvements ~ Update:
Problems: The pipe alignment (pipes leaving vault to pump station) have been repaired. Craig noticed the following Monday (while bringing a dehumidifier down) that another misalignment now needed to be addressed, on Thursday when Karen Pighetti from Tata & Howard (T&H) came out, the pipe alignment was perfect so the top braces were taken off, lack of compaction seems to be the reason.
Another predicament which went unobserved even by the Engineers, who watched work at the site, came to light. The specs indicate well cap casing must be 5 to 6’ above grade which, which they were not, however the vent caps were. Alterations took place to resolve this situation which included a 5’section of pipe being welded, and wires spliced so that the well caps would be above water level. Work is expected to be finished tomorrow.
Successes (Parco, Alarm): Craig is pleased with how the modifications worked out. Craig would like the Commissioners to visit the site and see the functionality. Craig further explained the accuracy the accuracy of the telemetering to the tank. A walk through is scheduled to take place next week, Tuesday with T&H, Ed Pelland (handles alarms) and Brad Small (Parco Controls). Mike McGrath from the DEP is coming out tomorrow to test wells, Bacteria test remains to be done. If all looks good, perhaps the well can be up and running mid next week. Marty expressed some concern about putting this location back up on line while Craig was on vacation, however Craig assured the Commission worse case, if something were to go wrong simply shut it down and use Palmer
Road, however he didn’t foresee this to happen. The wells are run independently (lead and lag) programming can be set to what is in-charge. Craig also reports the Chemical Feed Pump came out nice
Hospital Road Reconstruction: Craig ended up drawing out what was expected with regards to the temporary hook up so that both work at the same time. Guertin & Elkerton (G&E) thought it looked great. Hydrants are still being worked on.
Quaboag Heights: The Traffic Plan is done. The Stormwater drainage system remains unresolved; Gray Weiner of Ecotech Environmental Associates thinks it will be September before done.
On a side note it is rumored that 2-3 lots have been approved on William Jurczyk’s property on Country Club Drive, and that a road may be put in to extend the loop. Also 11 lots have been approved on Arooth Farms property.
Leo Cortina wants to put 5 lots on Upper Palmer Road, and 6 lots on Macomber Road. The lots are laid out as Rural Village (smaller size). Craig sent a letter to the Planning Board informing them at this time there is no sewer main in front of Lots 1-5 and 10, nor have any proposed plans been received or approved for sewer main extensions, and there is no sewer to lot 6. At this time the water system cannot maintain 35 psi. to any of the proposed Lots, therefore, Lots 1-10 would require privately owned wells. Craig is uncertain if building permits would be issued as a result of no Sewer and the zoning. Craig further explained the Town has first right of refusal as the land is in Chapter__. The Accessors has to get back taxes due, which
would have to be paid to go back to house lot. Nobody has filed to do this with the Town. Leo came to the Planning Board Meeting saying all is okay as he talked with Craig, which clearly was not what the letter to the Planning Board had indicated.
Sunsetview Campground: Rob Carpenter is fine with how the tests went. Craig followed up with a letter informing him how the campground Pump System Test and Billing Procedure would work.
Secretary Hours: As discussed previously the need to increase the Secretarial hours is obvious with the growth the department has taken on, and is faced with. Marty made a motion to increase the secretarial work week from a 4 day work week to a 5 day work week (30hrs/wk to 37.5hrs/wk) effective August 1, 2005, motion seconded by Steve. Motion passed unanimously. A letter will be sent to the Selectmen notifying them of this and asking for there support.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bliss Street Apartments: The owner of the house is looking to sell it, however it is serviced through the apartments. Marty personally thought this would require a new water line, Craig agreed. As far as Sewer goes, an easement would have to be granted. Discussion took place on the water entrance fees, which would be $2,000, or if it shouldt be grandfathered in as existing as if he were not selling it, he wouldn’t be required to do this. It was agreed by the Commission, new line, new service, new entrance fee would apply.
Jack Gustafson: Jack called to thank everyone for the card; he is recovering as expects to start back at work this week.
Passing of John Gola: A few moments were spent discussing John Gola’s 40 years with the department. Marty worked with him and spoke highly of him, and remembered what a great boss he was. Craig commended him on his choice of parts used through out the system, as they were very advanced as compared to surrounding towns. Flowers were sent on the Departments behalf which will be paid for by the staffs’ personal contributions.
OTHER BUSINESS:
NEXT MEETING:
A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Doug to set the next meeting for Wednesday, August 27, 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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