Board of Commissioners Meeting
August 28, 2014
Sunapee Town Offices
PRESENT: Theodore Gallup-Chairman, Peter Hill, Douglas Gamsby. David Cain, Kurt Markarian.
Also present: Holly Leonard, David Bailey, Kimberly Hallquist, Peter Bianchi, Neil Cheseldine, Nancy Rollins.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
New London Sunapee Joint Meeting: See Joint Meeting Minutes.
Forms for Signing:
July 31, 2014 Meeting Minutes: Kurt M. made a motion to accept the minutes from July 31st as written, seconded by Peter H., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
July Sewer Purchase Journal: Kurt M. made a motion to accept the Sewer Purchase Journal as presented, seconded by David C., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
July Treatment Plant Upgrade Check Register: David C. made a motion to accept the Upgrade check register as written, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in favor, so declared by the Chairman.
July Water Purchase Journal: Douglas G. made a motion to accept the Water Purchase Journal, seconded by Kurt M., voted unanimously in the affirmative, so declared by the Chairman.
Water Treatment Highlights:
Dave B. reported that lead and copper sampling will be going on and that there had been a high reading for TTHM’s & HAA5’s at the Safety Services Building. Dave B. reported that Harbor Hill road building has been pained and that it looks great.
Dave B. stated that there had been a pre-construction meeting today regarding the intake pipe replacement and that much time had been spent in the harbor figuring out logistics. Larry Paul figures that it will take approximately two weeks to complete the project. There was some discussion regarding water storage and supply during this period. Kurt M. stated that there will be an inconvenience to the MV Kearsarge and a possibility of needing to shut down the boat ramp for a couple of days. Theodore G. would make sure that the Selectmen are made aware of what is going on.
Old & New Business:
Perkins Pond Project:
Dave B. reported that the project is going pretty well and that there had been some conflict regarding extra gravel that had been used to fill the trench. There was some discussion regarding the clay dams that had caused deflection in the cross country pipe. Dave B. reported that they are coating the inside of the manholes and have seeded and graded most of the cross country section of the project. Dave B. stated that he thinks there may be a second option for a pump and is getting a possible third pump option soon.
7:10 p.m. Kurt 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 __________________, 2014.
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Theodore Gallup Kurt Markarian
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David Cain Peter Hill
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Kenneth Meyer Douglas Gamsby
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Paul Manson
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