Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Present: Emily Beebe & Steven Gazzano, Co-Chairs; Jean Schaefer, Lori Vanderschmidt, Dan Wexman
Also Attending: Town Administrator Paul Sieloff, WhiteWater Representative Roy Maher, Administrative Assistant Mark Fisk
Co-Chair Steve Gazzano called the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Ferguson Request – 130 West Main St.
Gail Ferguson explained her request which she had submitted in a letter dated March 25, 2011.1 Ms. Ferguson asked that the Water Commissioners to reconsider the connection fee for her property at 130 West Main Street. Her house is designated as a two-family residence, but she pointed out that the house was designed as a single family residence. The Board did not offer to grant her request.
Perry Request – 10 Chequessett Neck Rd.
The BWC had received a March 23 e-mail request2 from Candace Perry and Charles Thibodeau regarding allowing a connection to 10 Chequessett Neck Road, which is 80 feet away from the water main at Holbrook Ave. They were willing to put in the line at their own expense and restore the road paving. The Board discussed future expansion plans in that neighborhood.
Vanderschmidt moved to allow a one inch service connection 80 feet down the Town road the subject to DPW review. Schaefer seconded. The motion carried 4-0.
Ms. Perry and Mr. Thibodeau asked about getting an abatement on their connection fee since they will be paying for the 80 feet of line to their property. The Board discussed the request for abatement of fees for their two-family residence. The consensus was to deny the request.
130 West Main St. Continued
Gail Ferguson returned to clarify a point about the classification of her house as two family and occupancy by her tenant.
Emily Beebe joined the meeting after the discussion of 10 Chequessett Neck Rd. from which she had recused herself.
Bound Brook Island Rd. Easement
Paul Sieloff said he would call about the property which had originally been chosen for an easement to 1050 Boundbrook Island Rd.
WhiteWater Considerations
Steve Gazzano asked Roy Maher of WhiteWater about the Marina water connection. The Board also needed updates from WhiteWater on the insurance claims and the Coles Neck system. The plan needed to be reviewed by WhiteWater and EPG as well as the BWC. Roy Maher included Meter Change Outs in his report of April 5, 2011. 3
Curbs & Sidewalks
Steve Gazzano gave an update on the curb and sidewalk work so far. The Board discussed what to do about the AIM Thrift Store since they did not sign up for a water connection. The Board considered placing a letter on file for possible future change of ownership.
Office Space
Mary Fisk gave the Board an update on the new office space downstairs at the Police Department. The office needs a fax, phone line and printer. Mary Fisk will consult with Cristian Patapie, IT Director. Steve Gazzano discussed keeping good relations with the Police Department.
Delinquent Payment Update
Mary Fisk discussed the delinquent payment list with the Board. She will submit the finalized list to Dan Wexman for notification by letter to the homeowners.
Bound Brook Island Rd. Easement Continued
Paul Sieloff reported on his phone contact with the homeowner on Whitetail Lane regarding the easement for Boundbrook Rd.
Work Plan
Steve Gazzano reviewed the Work Plan4 with the Board. This included a discussion of sidewalks and curbing. Jean Schaefer reported on the Enterprise Fund budget for Fiscal Years 11 and 12. Mary Fisk discussed the QuickBooks record keeping for the water meters. The Board will develop a water conservation plan that will be useful to the water consumers. The small street policy was reconsidered, particularly for Cross Street.
Administrative Assistant Report
Mark Fisk submitted the Administrative Assistant Report of 4/5/11. 5
Prospective BWC Members
Board members discussed some possible candidates to replace the outgoing members.
Other Business
Mark Borrelli, candidate for the Board of Selectmen, introduced himself.
Minutes of 3/15/11
Wexman moved to approve the minutes of March 15, 2011. Schaefer seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Next Meeting
Agenda was set for the May 3, 2011 meeting. There will be a budget work session with Mark Abrams on April 14, 2011.
Adjournment
Wexman moved to adjourn. Schaefer seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers, Committee Secretary Steven Gazzano, Co-Chair
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 5/3/11.
Public Records Materials from the Meeting of 4/5/11
1.) Gail Ferguson’s letter of 3/29/11
2.) Perry e-mail request of 3/25/11 and maps
3.) Roy Maher’s report on the Wellfleet Municipal Water Supply of April 5, 2011
4.) BWC Work Plan of 3/8/11
5.) Administrative Assistant Report of 4/5/11
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