Members Present: Chairman Marshall L. Harris, V. Chairman Stephen C. Lobik, Clerk Douglas R. North
Superintendent: Craig W. Jalbert
Secretary: Dale Barnes-Johnson
Open the Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Accept the Minutes: A motion was made by Doug and seconded by Steve to accept the Meeting Minutes from November 15, 2006. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tank (S.R.F): Craig and Karen Pighetti from T&H met with Mike McGrath from the DEP to discuss the scoring and how the income survey for the downtown service area potentially puts us in the running. T&H will be putting a letter together outlining these changes.
Land – One of the landowners is concerned with impact the land clearing would have. Discussion took place about planting Arborvitaes at the border; the Commission agreed this was a reasonable solution.
Palmer Road/USDA: All replacement pieces are in. Maher will be back out early next week to finish up.
MDC Sewer/Grinder/: Craig proposes sending MDC a letter explaining to them that we consider the debris problem a pre-treatment issue, as the current conditions are not acceptable. They have the option of removing the debris themselves or we will do it and pass the cost on to them. Doug suggested a phone conversation with Jane to further discuss a billing mechanism that would satisfy both parties. The Commission agreed this needs to be addressed as long as they use our system.
Quaboag Heights ~ Update: Work is continuing, the tee on Country Club Drive has been installed and the trench has been patched. The trees have been cut on the easement.
Community Development Block Grant – PVPC: Still working on completing the survey, Jim Mazik will be writing the application to include water main replacement and paving on Park Ave and Hampden Ct..
Main Street Sewer Grease Problem: Mr. Belanger seemed accommodating at the Board of Health (BOH) meeting and has agreed to submit a plan to the BOH regarding grease management, which includes cleaning of the trap bi-weekly and a jet cleaning of their service line, ours too if needed. The line will be camera inspected again in six months to evaluate the results of the plan. Marty suggested reminder letters be sent out to other restaurants to avoid similar situations.
Town Meeting Articles: The good news is that all W & S articles passed. Debbie explained the effect ratepayers would be subjected to if the vote to authorize the borrowing of $250,000.00 for costs associated with the new Bunyan Rd. Wells did not pass. In the future, we will offer more information and explanation to the townspeople before town meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
FY2008 Budget Process: Craig briefly informed the Commission preparations for FY08 are under way.
NEXT MEETING: The next meetings have been set for Wednesday, December 13, 2006.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Douglas R. North, Clerk
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