Board of Commissioners Meeting
August 27, 2009
Sunapee Town Offices
PRESENT: Theodore Gallup – Chairman, Charles Smith, Christopher Leonard, David Montambeault.
ABSENT: Kurt Markarian, David Cain, Paul Manson.
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Forms for Signing:
July 30, 2009 Meeting Minutes: Christopher L. made a motion to accept the meeting minutes as written, seconded by Charles S., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
July 2009 Sewer Purchase Journal: David M. made a motion to accept the July 1st through July 31st 2009 sewer purchase journal as presented, seconded by Charles S., after some discussion regarding dumpsters, Stearns Septic and Bailey Electric, voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
July 2009 Water Purchase Journal: David M. made a motion to accept the July 1st through July 31st 2009 water purchase journal as presented, seconded by Christopher L., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
2nd Additional Sewer Billing Warrant: David M. made a motion to vote for the warrant as printed, seconded by Charles S., after some discussion regarding the property having been on the sewer system but not being billed for the service, attachment fee charges, and inspection of the connection, voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
- Wastewater Treatment Highlights: Dave B. reported that 4 dumpsters had been hauled to Claremont over the last three weeks and gave some figures to show the savings in cost from de-watering versus trucking and tipping. There was some discussion regarding the de-watering device that had been demonstrated at the treatment plant. Dave B. reported that a centrifuge would be delivered on Monday for a demonstration of this type of unit. There was some discussion regarding the different types of units and which one would be the best for use at the Sunapee plant.
Dave B. stated that New London had not received the information regarding the meeting and that they would be discussing the amendment to the engineering contract that includes the odor study at the White Shutters area but would be discussing it at their meeting on Monday. There was some discussion regarding the change to the contract. David M. made a motion to approve the amendment to the engineering contract, seconded by Christopher L., Charles S. stated that he is uncomfortable with voting on the amendment without the full Commission present. After some discussion regarding meeting attendance, voted 3 in favor, 1 opposed, the motion passed in the majority, so declared by the Chairman.
- Water Treatment Highlights: Dave B. reported that two weeks ago the department had started using soda ash in Sunapee and that it seems to be working better than the RS2 had. Dave B. reported that the cost of soda ash is considerably less than the RS2 had been, and that he would be trying a new chemical at the Wastewater Plant as soon as the effects of the soda ash use are evaluated at the Wastewater Plant.
Dave B. reported that the department had just completed a second round of lead & copper samples which had just passed and that he would be slowly increasing the Ph of the water and then would do the next round of testing. There was some discussion regarding lead and copper testing.
Charles S. questioned if anything was happening with the video taping of the intake pipe. Theodore G. stated that it had not happened yet but would be soon.
Dave B. reported that DBU had given him a quote of $20,000 for boring under the river, and that he needs to dig up Main Street in order to put in new valves and a T before the boring is done.
- Old & New Business: Theodore G. stated that there had been a meeting with the Selectmen regarding the Perkins Pond Sewer project.
David M. stated that he would like to see more emphasis on water conservation, and that he would like to see the Commission lower the 18000 gallons per six months the next time rates are reviewed. David M. would like to evaluate a policy that he has heard is being used in some other towns that are guaranteeing lines for the main to the meter for a certain amount of money. There was some discussion regarding the concept of guaranteeing water service lines.
The Certificate of Authority that was voted on at the July 30 meeting was signed.
6:45 p.m. David M. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Christopher L., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Submitted by Holly Leonard.
Approved by the Water & Sewer Commission this ______ day of __________________, 2009.
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Theodore Gallup – Chairman David Montambeault – Vice Chair
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Christopher Leonard Charles Smith
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Kurt Markarian David Cain
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Paul Manson
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