Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Present: Steven Gazzano, Co-Chair; Jean Schaefer, Dan Wexman
By Teleconference: Lori Vanderschmidt
Regrets: Emily Beebe
Also Attending: Town Accountant Marilyn Crary
Co-Chair Steve Gazzano called the meeting at 6:38 p.m.
The Board contacted Lori Vanderschmidt in order to allow her to teleconference.
Whit’s Lane
Jay Horowitz was present to discuss a possible water connection on Whit’s Lane. He was representing clients who are planning to live year-round at 26 Whit’s Lane. The Board discussed what would be involved and the other requests from homeowners on different small streets that had been considered. Mr. Horowitz will return to discuss the possibility at the June 7, 2011 BWC meeting.
Cross Street Connection
The special meeting had been called to discuss a request from Robert Cleveland for a decision on a water connection to their property at 5 Cross Street. Charles Thibodeau was present because he has requested a connection to his property at 10 Chequessett Neck Rd. Gazzano said that USDA funds would be available for a Cross Street water main. Jean Schaefer and Marilyn Crary had prepared spreadsheets on Water Enterprise Funds1 that Schaefer examined with the Board. Marilyn Crary explained how the insurance money was being used and what bills were outstanding. The Board grappled with the bookkeeping details of the Water Enterprise Fund. Jean Schaefer distributed a summary of the Fiscal Year 11 and Fiscal Year 12 funds. 2 This gave revenue and expenditures for the two years.
Schaefer said that Mary Fisk was developing a policy regarding connections in addition to the planned route. The Board agreed that this was necessary step. Mr. Thibodeau asked if his up-front connection payment would be of help in construction of a Cross St. line.
The Board decided that the policy needs to be in place before they can make a decision on Cross Street. Crary suggested short term borrowing for $81,000 which could be repaid as fast as possible. This will be discussed at the June 7, 2011 meeting.
Other Business
Steve Gazzano said he had some additional names for potential members. Dan Wexman will contact the candidates.
Gazzano also said there was a staff member who could work part time with the Board on operations. Lori Vanderschmidt had questions about the hiring and interviewing procedure.
Jean Schaefer said 80 more connections are needed in Fiscal Year 12.
Dan Wexman said that there had been e-mails from Whit’s Lane, Masonic Lane and Baker Ave. He will respond to the homeowners.
Adjournment
Wexman moved to adjourn. Gazzano seconded. The motion carried 3-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers, Committee Secretary Steve Gazzano, Co-Chair
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 6/7/11.
Public Records Materials from meeting of 5/24/11
1.) Financial Worksheets for Water Enterprise Fund
2.) Fiscal Year 11 and Fiscal Year 12 Projections for Water Enterprise Fund
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