Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 27, 2013
Sunapee Town Offices
PRESENT: Theodore Gallup-Chairman, Peter Hill, Charles Smith, Kenneth Meyer, Paul Manson, David Cain.
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey, Kimberly Hallquist, Peter Bianchi, Neil Cheseldine, Tina Helm, David Little, Andy Sharpe.
ABSENT: Kurt Markarian
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
New London Sunapee Joint Meeting: See Joint Meeting Minutes.
Forms for Signing:
May 30, 2013 Meeting Minutes: David C. made a motion to accept the meeting minutes as printed, seconded by Kenneth M., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
May Sewer Purchase Journal: David C. made a motion to accept the Purchase Journal as written, seconded by Paul M., after some discussion regarding Stearns Septic and running on one ditch instead of two, the aerators, and New London Hospital., voted 5 in favor, 1 abstained, the motion passes in the majority, so declared by the Chairman.
May Water Purchase Journal: Kenneth M. made a motion to accept the Water Purchase Journal as written, seconded by Charles S., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Water Treatment Highlights:
Dave B. reported that there had been a bacteria hit at the Georges Mills store last week and that there would be more sampling going on tomorrow. Dave B. reported that the disinfection by products were better.
Dave B. stated that the new road agent is putting together a warrant article to redo Winn Hill Road and that the water line there needs to be changed out if possible, he stated tha Scott H. is talking about putting in the pipe needed for the project in the warrant article and that he will be getting a quote from boring companies for going under Route 11 to tie into Winn Hill. Dave B. reported that Paul M. had dove and video recorded the intake pipe. There was some discussion regarding the gates in the dam the turbine. And the problem with the gate. There was some discussion regarding the pumps and if they are oversized.
Granliden: Andy S. and David L. jointed the table and David L. introduced Andy S. as the engineer for Granliden and stated that they had been working toward a more efficient means of delivering water to the residents in Granliden. David L. presented that Granliden was looking to put in VFD pump system in where Sunapee’s water enters the Granliden system. David L. stated that there are backflow prevention devices and a low pressure cut off switch that would be installed to prevent issues in case there was a lack of pressure to the pump. Andy S. gave the reasons for their decision to look into the VFD pump system and eliminate the air gap. There was some discussion regarding chlorine residual being an issue for Granliden. Theodore G. stated that he does not have a
problem with this but would like to see a written agreement regarding who is responsible for what parts of the system. There was some discussion regarding how the proposed system would work, the wording for an agreement and if the old agreement would cover most of possible issues anyways. Charles S. questioned how Granliden is billed by Sunapee, there was some discussion regarding this arrangement. The Commissioners were in agreement that they are fine with moving forward if all indications are that it should be done this way, and would like to see a formal agreement or decide if the old agreement is sufficient. Granliden will attend the next Commission Meeting in July.
Old & New Business:
Resolution to Establish a Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to RSA 35:7 and 149-I:10
David C. made a motion to adopt the resolution to establish a Capital Reserve fund as printed, seconded by Peter H., Charles S. questioned why $100,000 would be put into this fund, there was much discussion regarding where the funds could come from and how much should be put into this Capital Reserve Fund. Charles S. made a motion to amend the resolution to read $50,000 from unencumbered sewer rentals instead of $100,000, seconded by Peter H., voted unanimously in favor of the amendment, voted unanimously in favor of adopting the resolution.
Dave B. reported that EPA is going to be in Sunapee on Tuesday lending a free GPS/GIS unit for use.
7:51 p.m. Paul M. made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Kenneth M., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Submitted by Holly Leonard.
Approved by the Water & Sewer Commission this ______ day of __________________, 2013.
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Theodore Gallup Kurt Markarian
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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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