Members Present: Chairman Stephen C. Lobik, Vice Chairman Douglas R. North, Clerk Marshall L. Harris
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 Marty and seconded by Doug to accept the meeting minutes of January 9, 2008. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
S.R.F. Project Update ~ Permission has been received from DEP to proceed with advertising, February 27th is the expected bid opening date.
Palmer Bill / Letter ~ The only update is that Palmer sent in the actual invoice, with no accompanying correspondence. Craig and the Commission discussed the organizational set up of Palmer’s Sewer Department. The Palmer Selectmen acted as the Sewer Commission before the new Charter. Now, we believe that responsibility was passed to one man, Mr. Richard Fitzgerald, Palmer Town Manager. Craig is waiting for a response from the Wastewater Department of the DEP.
M.D.C. Projects / Letter ~ The new grinding unit system at our Hospital Road Sewer Station is complete; LaGrant Electric recently installed the surge protection device, overall project ended up $200 over what was estimated. Craig has calculated MDC’s quarterly share of the costs ($1,971.71) as per our agreement. The actual Grinder cost is $35,209, MDC’s share of actual grinder costs is $7,886.84. Craig drafted a letter to MDC from the Board thanking them for the tremendous efforts put forth in accomplishing the large amount of work in the last year. In addition to reaching an agreement for the joint purchase and operation of a new sewer grinding system, the old flow meter and recorder system was removed and a new highly accurate system was installed and the abandoned open sewer
trench was filled. The only remaining issue is the inflow and infiltration of the MDC sewer System, which will be addressed if the funding becomes available.
Laborer Position ~ The interview process is complete, Craig recommended Randy Emerson who has passed a pre-employment physical (including drug screening) and has excellent character and work references with the added benefit of possession of a valid Massachusetts CDL License. A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Doug to fill the Laborer vacancy with Randy Emerson who Craig felt was the best qualified candidate. Motion passed unanimously. While he is in the Laborer position Mr. Emerson will begin attending the Drinking Water Operators exam review classes at night in preparation for the certification exam scheduled for April 2008. The Commission would like Craig to send a letter to the Monson Board of Selectman requesting a meeting with them to discuss the rate of pay for our Grade 2
position.
NEW BUSINESS:
Renewal Registration Statement for Verified Water Withdrawal ~ The Commission discussed the new conditions the DEP is trying to implement with regards to our Registration Renewal and the potential financial impact they would cause. The appeal statement as drafted by Bacon & Wilson was mailed January 22, 2008 Certified with Return Receipt.
Commissioner Term Expiration (1): Doug has pulled papers to run for another term.
Computer Connection: CDM Technology Group has revamped our connection to the Town server via a direct connection vs. through the Assessors Office. CDM will also be working to have the Water & Sewer Department back up to the server in addition to updating the anti-virus software on the remaining two computers in the office (Dales was updated).
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting has been set for Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURN: At 7:15 p.m., a motion was made by Doug and seconded by Marty to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
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Marshall L. Harris, Clerk
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