Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Present: Dan Wexman, Chair; Justina Carlson, James Hood, Lori Vanderschmidt
Regrets: William Carlson
Also Attending: Water System Coordinator Michaela Miteva
Chair Dan Wexman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Marketing Progress
Board members reviewed their progress with phone calls. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) fact sheets1 were distributed. These will be included in the next mailing.
Subscriber Information
Michaela Miteva had created a new form for information from subscribers for use with the Emergency Response System. BWC members examined a sample copy of the form. She will begin using the new invoice for the next billing period.
Stewardship Protocols
Lori Vanderschmidt had e-mailed suggestions on water stewardship to the Board. Members examined a copy of her document. The Board agreed that the material will be used once the document is finalized.
Pre-bid Meeting 5/3/12
Dan Wexman said he would attend the May 3, 2012 Pre-bid Meeting for the Water System RFP.
Recruiting New Board Members
Dan Wexman asked if there had been progress in recruitment of new members. This will be an agenda item for the next meeting.
Scope of BWC
Dan Wexman said that the Board could set a policy about how much future involvement in operation of the Water System the BWC should undertake. Responsibilities of the Board should be defined, members agreed. Lori Vanderschmidt suggested dedicating an entire meeting to vision for the BWC. She also recommended pursuing more grants. Wexman stressed the importance of determining the style of the Board and the parameters of its responsibilities. He suggested continuing discussion at the next meeting. Justina Carlson requested a description of the duties of the BWC Chair before she assumes the title.
Reports
Michaela Miteva gave the Water System Coordinator’s Report of May 1, 2012. 2 There was some discussion of future fiscal management. Miteva discussed Red Flag Compliance, which will be on the next agenda.
Minutes of 4/17/12
Hood moved to approve the minutes of April 17, 2012. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.
Mail
Wexman said he had received an e-mail from Fire Chief Daniel Silverman regarding fire hydrants in the RFP. Chief Silverman’s concerns will be referred to the Assistant Town Administrator, who will be handling the RFP.
Adjournment
Vanderschmidt moved to adjourn. Hood seconded, and the motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 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 5/15/12.
Public Records Report of 5/1/12
1.) FAQ fact sheets
2.) Water System Coordinator’s Report of May 1, 2012
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