Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners Meeting minutes April 5, 2010
Members Attending: Steve Gazzano, Emily Beebe, Lori Vanderschmidt,, Jean Schaefer, Dan Wexman
Also Attending: Paul Sieloff, Mark Vincent, Marilyn Crary, Chris Drive residents: Paul Bonnano, Nicholas Picariello
Steve Gazzano, also a Chris Drive resident, recused himself and left the room during all aspects of the “accepting the layout” of roads discussion.
Chris Drive residents submitted 6 questions for discussion, summarized below:
Did the BWC draft article 28 for the ATM warrant? Answer: yes.
Why did the BWC choose this route? Answer: most practical access to Boy
Scout well.
What will it cost to install mains from well to Gull pond road? Answer:
$693.000.
Did the BWC consider another route (via power lines)? Answer: yes,
But the complicated process rendered that plan impractical.
Are operating budget details from FY 09/10 available? Answer: yes,
Included in the DPW budget.
Are all the phases of the WMWS project available for public review?
Answer: yes, in Mary Rogers’ office and at the DPW, but not online.
Beebe and Sieloff excused themselves so that they could attend a BOS meeting, that dealt with holding a public hearing regarding the proposed ATM Article 28 “accepting the layout” of roads for WMWS improvements. During their absence, the BWC Minutes from March 2, 2010 were approved with revision (Beebe chaired the meeting). Gazzano moved to accept, Schaefer seconded: Vote 4/0. The BWC Minutes from March 29, 2010 were approved as submitted. Gazzano moved to accept, Schaefer seconded: Vote: 4/0.
Discussion moved to curbing and sidewalks on Main Street. Beebe suggested, and the Board concurred, that it would be wise to postpone authorizing this work until after ATM, in case BWC Articles 27 and 28 failed to pass. Under those circumstances, the Board would reconsider project spending priorities.
Rules and Regulations discussion followed. Revisions made as a result of the public hearing were considered and approved with minor changes. Beebe moved to accept, Vanderschmidt seconded. Voted 5/0. Beebe suggested that Mark
Vincent and Joan Baker also review the Rules and Regs. Vincent agreed. Sieloff reminded the Board that legal counsel must also review the Rules and Regs.
The Enterprise Fund Budget was then explained by Mark Abrahams via conference call. Abrahams pointed out that there is a small discrepancy in the debt service line, which will be corrected before submission. Final budget approval may have to wait until STM in the fall of 2010, due to the lack of deposited funds from the USDA. The Town cannot approve a budget based on anticipated capital, unless Mass DOR gives authorization. Mark Abrahams, Paul Sieloff and Town Counsel will follow up.
Town Meeting preparation discussion was postponed until the next meeting. Wexman will send out the newsletter draft and assign sections to each Board member to modify and discuss on April 12.
Sieloff reminded Board members that the Forum will be held during the April 12, 2010 BWC meeting. Beebe will plan to attend.
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:50 PM.
Minutes taken by Dan Wexman
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 4/12/10.
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