Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Present: Dan Wexman, Chair; Justina Carlson, William Carlson, James Hood, Lori Vanderschmidt
Also Attending: Town Administrator Paul Sieloff, Town Accountant Marilyn Crary, Water System Coordinator Michaela Miteva, WhiteWater Representative Roy Maher
Chair Dan Wexman called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ISO Rating Update
Fire Chief Daniel Silverman had responded to questions about the Insurance Rating. The ratings are being determined by the insurance company.
Open Cape MOU Status
Dan Wexman said that the Memo of Understanding (MOU) for Open Cape’s use of the water tank for an antenna for fiber optics was not yet settled. Jim Hood will contact Gary Delius of Open Cape to find out the status of the MOU and financial arrangements.
Mass Infrastructure Grant Awards Update
Paul Sieloff and Dan Wexman reported that the grant had not been secured. Wexman read a portion of the letter of rejection from the State.
Brehmer Connection Fee Deposit Refund
An application for deferred payment for Beth Brehmer had been approved, but Ms. Brehmer had not received the easement that she needed to connect to the water line and has decided not to proceed with the deferred payment application.
She will lose the discount offer if she receives the refund of her deposit. She will also need to wait for another Town Meeting to receive an easement from the Town. This will be an agenda item for another meeting.
Reports
Roy Maher distributed and reviewed the WhiteWater report of November 15, 2011.1 The report covered the Coles Neck Pump Station, Boy Scout Well operation, flushing, the storage tank, problems with the meter reader, and hydrant painting.
Water System Coordinator Michaela Miteva submitted her report of November 15, 2011. 2 She also explained the meter situation and reported on Budget work and water connections.
FY 2013 Budget
Town Accountant Marilyn Crary explained the total Fiscal Year 2013 Budget 3 expenditures and revenue. Board members studied the line items and discussed them with Crary and Paul Sieloff.
Bill Carlson moved to accept the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget of $348,024 as presented. Jim Hood seconded, and the motion did not carry 2-3.
Board members reexamined the Budget lines to see what cuts could be made before presenting the final FY13 Budget. Marilyn Crary will adjust the Revenue spreadsheet. The Board will meet again next week to vote on the Budget.
Minutes
Hood moved to approve the minutes of November 1, 2011. Bill Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Bill Carlson moved to approve the minutes of November 8, 2011. Vanderschmidt seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Other Business
Dan Wexman reviewed the status of the insurance claim for damage to homeowners’ appliances due to sand infiltration.
The position of Superintendent, Wexman said, can’t happen at the present time because of Budget constraints. There was consensus from the Board.
Adjournment
Hood moved to adjourn. Justina Carlson seconded. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 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 12/6/11.
Public Records Materials from meeting of 11/15/11
1.) WhiteWater report of November 15, 2011
2.) Water System Coordinator’s report of November 15, 2011
3.) Fiscal Year 2013 Budget sheets.
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