Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Present: Emily Beebe, Steven Gazzano, Co-Chairs; Lori Vanderschmidt, Dan Wexman
Regrets: Jean Schaefer
Also Attending: Town Administrator Paul Sieloff, BWC Consultant Mary Fisk
Co-Chair Emily Beebe called the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
EPG Contract
Paul Sieloff asked the BWC to review the contract from Environmental Partners Group (EPG).
WhiteWater Contract Amendment
The Water Commissioners examined the January 31, 2011draft of the WhiteWater contract amendment1 and reviewed the provisions, making changes as needed. The agreement will be revised one more time before being finalized. The Board will also discuss the contract with Russell Tierney of WhiteWater before the next meeting.
Promotional Brochure
The finished edition of the brochure2 will be printed and distributed to the residents along the water line. Application forms will be sent along with the brochure.
Connection for 1050 Boundbrook Rd.
A property in the Area to be Served (ATBS) at 1050 Boundbrook Road (Map 7, Parcel 47) 3 has requested a connection to the Water System. The Board discussed how this should be done since the property owner had originally received an easement to connect from Whitetail Lane. BWC will refer the matter to the Paul Sieloff for review.
Administrative Assistant’s Concerns
Mary Fisk reported on a property at 150 Whitetail Lane which had experienced problems with the sand infiltration in spring. The homeowner will submit a request in writing.
Fisk submitted the Administrative Assistant Report of February 15, 2011. 4 The Board discussed the connections.
An advertisement for the sale of most of railroad bed5 from LeCount Hollow Rd. to Old King’s Highway was in the mail, but the BWC did not think this property was suited to future expansion plans for the Water System.
Minutes of 2/1/11
Gazzano moved to approve the minutes of February 1, 2011. Wexman seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
Office Space
The Board discussed use of the former Fire Dept. front office downstairs in the Police Dept. business. Beebe will talk to Acting Police Chief Ronald Fisette about arrangements, and they will discuss the hours that Water System Administration would need.
EPG Contract Discussion
BWC compared the old EPG contract with the new proposal. Paul Sieloff will sign the contract for the Town.
Easement
Steve Gazzano discussed getting an easement for sidewalk and curbing from property owners on the south side of Main Street.
Insurance Follow-Up
The insurance claim on the lightning strike on the Coles Neck well has been settled, but the liability needs to stay open Steve Gazzano will follow up with Paul Millet of EPG regarding the liability adjuster for the claim.
Next Meeting
Agenda was set for the March 1, 2011 meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers, Committee Secretary Emily Beebe, Co-Chair
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 3/01/11.
Public Records Materials from the Meeting of 2/15/11
1.) WhiteWater Contract Draft of January 31, 2011.
2.) Promotional Brochure draft of 2/15/11
3.) 1050 Boundbrook Road (Map 7, Parcel 47
4.) Administrative Assistant Report of February 15, 2011
5.) Advertisement for the sale of most of railroad bed
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