Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Senior Center Conference Room
Thursday, March 19, 2009
MINUTES
Present: Chair Emily Beebe, Jean Schaefer, Hannelore Vanderschmidt
Attending by Teleconference: Steven Gazzano
Also Attending: Finance Committee Liaison Dan Wexman
Chair Emily Beebe called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
Recap of Meeting with Finance Committee include discussion about sending information to the abutters to the existing and proposed system, to better gauge the number of connection requests. There was also discussion on a question from the Town accountant about including Capital costs in the enterprise fund. Beebe reported an e-mail was sent out providing information regarding the capital costs and the enterprise funds. Responses suggested the Commission decide on a policy regarding capital improvements and the enterprise fund.
Steve Gazzano motioned to write a letter to homeowners who have committed to hook up as well as all abutters. Seconded by Jean Schaefer, passed 4-0. Emily Beebe will draft the letters. Jean Schaefer will contact Rex Peterson to ensure the Request to Connect.
Discussion took place regarding the cost to homeowners to hook up and what, if any incentives could be provided.
Warrant Recommendations
Article AA: Jean Schaefer moved to recommend Article AA be on the warrant; seconded by Emily Beebe, passed 4-0.
Article BB: Jean Schaefer moved to recommend Article BB be on the warrant; seconded by Steve Gazzano; passed 4-0.
Lorrie Vanderschmidt volunteered to simplify the PowerPoint presentation.
Mail
A letter dated 3/18/09 from DEP approved the proposed system expansion plans.
Jean Schaefer moved to adjourn at 7:25 pm; seconded by Lorrie Vanderschmidt; passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Bates
The BWC approved these minutes at the meeting held 4/9/09.
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