Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 26, 2012
Sunapee Town Offices
PRESENT: Theodore Gallup-Chairman, David Cain, Charles Smith, Peter Hill, Kenneth Meyer, Paul Manson.
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey,
Sunapee Selectmen: Frederick Gallup-Chairman, Emma Smith, Susan Gottling, Joshua Trow, Shane Hastings.
Kimberly Hallquist, Mark Kaplan, Peter Bianchi, Neil Cheseldine & Peter Atherton of Wright-Pierce.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
New London Sunapee Joint Meeting: See Joint Meeting Minutes.
Forms for Signing:
March 29, 2012 Meeting Minutes: Charles S. made a motion to accept the March 29th minutes as printed, seconded by Kenneth M., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
March Sewer Purchase Journal: David C. made a motion to accept the Sewer Purchase Journal, seconded by Paul M., after some discussion regarding Bailey electric AAA pump service and bidding procedures, voted 5 in favor, 1 abstained, passes in the majority, so declared by the Chairman.
March Water Purchase Journal: David C. made a motion to accept the Sunapee Water Purchase Journal as printed, seconded by Kenneth M., after some discussion, voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
R11S 416 & 414 Abatement Requests: There was some discussion regarding the continuing problem at the properties in question. Dave B. showed some recent documentation that shows there is still some leak at 7 gallons per hour at the properties. There was some discussion regarding the information and the issues. Charles S. made a motion to allow the request for abatement, seconded by Paul M., Charles S. read the section of the Water ordinance that states that the owner is responsible for the entire line, voted unanimously opposed to the motion, so declared by the Chairman.
1st Billing 2012 Water Rent Collectors Warrant: Charles S. made a motion to accept the Water Rent Collector’s Warrant as presented, seconded by Peter H., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
1st Billing 2012 Sewer Rent Collectors Warrant: David C. made a motion to accept the Sewer Rent Warrant, seconded by Paul M., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Water Treatment Highlights:
Dave B. reported that the concrete tank is filled and was put on line Wednesday during hydrant flushing that was done last week at night. Dave B. reported that one hydrant was broken by apparently being hit by a vehicle.
Dave B. reported that the new effluent flow meters are here and that he will be installing them when the filters are shut down in the winter for cleaning.
Dave B. reported that there are still lead and copper issues, and that there is now a problem with disinfection byproducts.
Dave B. reported that there is a problem with the generator at River Road and that he is planning on rebuilding the engine from the one that was replaced on Cooper Street to repair it with.
Dave B. passed around an e-mail from the manager of the Manor regarding the billing for the property. There was some discussion regarding changing to a quarterly billing cycle. Charles S. stated that a letter should be sent stating the suggestions were appreciated but the Commission has decided to stay with their current way of billing.
Dave B. reported that there is a leak on the summer line to Burkehaven that needs repairing, and that a valve needs fixing in order to turn on the summer line to Westwood Road.
Old & New Business:
There was some discussion regarding pipes.
David C. questioned finding a college student to do some GIS mapping. Dave B. stated that he has not found anyone interested and received no response from the Colby Sawyer professor that he contacted.
David C. questioned the intake pipe being approved by the State not being in the minutes.
There was some discussion regarding the auction and getting a new vehicle to replace the blazer.
David C. questioned if the tank insurance company will be presenting to the Commission. Dave B. will set up for a presentation.
7:53 p.m. Paul M. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by David C., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Submitted by Holly Leonard.
Approved by the Water & Sewer Commission this ______ day of __________________, 2012.
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Theodore Gallup-Chairman David Montambeault
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David Cain Peter Hill
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Kenneth Meyer Charles Smith
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Paul Manson
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