Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Present: Dan Wexman, Chair; Justina Carlson, William Carlson, James Hood, Lori Vanderschmidt
Also Attending: Town Administrator Paul Sieloff, Water System Coordinator Michaela Miteva
Chair Dan Wexman called the meeting to order at 700 p.m.
Open Cape Presentation
Gary Delius, the construction coordinator for the OpenCape project for fiber optics, presented a PowerPoint program to acquaint the Board with OpenCape’s plan. Mr. Delius answered questions on: the agreements with participating towns; the difference between public safety lines using microwaves and the commercial fiber optic line; communications for the Water System; and the relationship to the existing Wellfleet emergency communications antennae. IT Director Cristian Patapie explained some of the benefits that OpenCape is already providing to the Town and some of the future possibilities. Mr. Delius discussed the potential for other subscribers to pay for antenna space on the water tower; safety of microwave frequencies and fiber optic cables; placement with underground utilities; and the time frame for installation.
Wexman moved to accept OpenCape’s proposal to use the Wellfleet Water Tank as the location for the microwave and 700 megahertz public safety/service system. Hood seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Emergency Protocols
Bill Carlson is willing to do follow up with WhiteWater on procedures in the case of a system failure.
Warrant Article
Vanderschmidt moved to recommend the easement for 1050 Bound Brook Island Rd., Warrant Article 8 for Special Town Meeting. Wexman seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Plaque
Bill Carlson reported on the plaque which should be installed by Oyster Festival.
Updates on Cross St. and Meters
Dan Wexman reported on the Cross St. expansion, which is complete, and the Toomey meter credit.
Financial Presentation
Financial Consultant Mark Abrahams displayed the Water Rate Model that had been developed for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 with a look at the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.
Vanderschmidt moved to accept Mark Abrahams’ proposal dated October 4, 2011 for services provided.1 Hood seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Reports
Water System Coordinator Michaela Miteva reviewed her report of October 4, 2011 with the Board. 2
Roy Maher had submitted the WhiteWater report of October 4, 2011. 3 Dan Wexman explained issues with the Coles Neck pump house and the gate at the Boy Scout Well. The September Chemical & Pumping report4 was included in the WhiteWater report.
“Double Plumbing” Policy
Bill Carlson moved to approve the Double Plumbing Policy of October 4, 2011. 5 Hood seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Minutes of 9/20/11
Hood moved to approve the minutes of September 20, 2011. Bill Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Mail
The Tank Cathode Projection notice of September 30, 20116 had been sent to the Board. A service contract for protection from corrosion inside the tank was included in the message. Cost was included for Plan C. Paul Sieloff asked that the Board have Paul Millett explain the proposal at another meeting.
Other Business
The updated Work Plan for October 4, 20117 was distributed.
Lori Vanderschmidt asked about the status of a superintendent’s role for the Water System.
Deferred Payments
Bill Carlson moved to approve the deferred payments for 50 Main St. and 156 Commercial St. Hood seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Adjournment
Hood moved to adjourn. Justina Carlson seconded. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers, Committee Secretary Daniel Wexman, Chair
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 10/18/11.
Public Records Materials from meeting of 10/4/11
1.) Mark Abrahams proposal of October 4, 2011
2.) Water System Coordinator’s report of October 4, 2011
3.) WhiteWater’s report of October 4, 2011
4.) September Chemical & Pumping report
5.) Double Plumbing Policy dated October 4, 2011
6.) Tank Cathode Projection notice of September 30, 2011
7.) Work Plan for October 4, 2011
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