Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Present: Justina Carlson, Chair; Jim Hood, William Carlson, Lori Vanderschmidt, Dan Williams
Chair Justina Carlson called the meeting to order at 7: 02 p.m.
Water Operations Report
Roy Maher of WhiteWater gave the Water Operations Report of May 7, 2013. 1 He reviewed a second water leak; service for 91 and 95 Commercial St.; a new connection; waiving the meter pit rule for a connection at 60 Commercial St.; Harborside Village distances and other work on backflow devices and hydrant maintenance. The Board discussed repair of the first leak on Main Street. The Board agreed to make the connection to 91 and 95 Commercial St. The Board will investigate other connections with abutters to 60 Commercial St. BWC members are still trying to make contact with a representative from Harborside Village to discuss connection options for the condominium village. The Board discussed preparing a briefing on conditions in the Area to be Served (ATBS) around Whitetail Rd. They would like the
Selectmen to be aware of the fragility of that section of the system. Dan Williams will look into the insurance coverage for that part of the line.
Water Expansion Phase II Connection Rates
The Board examined two options for Phase II Connection Rates.2 Customers have already been asking about the second phase connection rates. The Board discussed possible incentives for new customers. New customers could be offered a 50 per cent discount for the first year. The 40 per cent freeze for existing abutters will remain in place indefinitely. Justine Carlson and Lori Vanderschmidt will continue to speak to property owners and realtors about values with water connections in place.
EPG Contract
The Board of Selectmen re expected to approve the Environmental Partners Group (EPG) contract at their meeting of May 7, 2013.
Baker Ave. & Private Roads
Amendments to the Municipal Water System Rules & Regulations3 had been made to address connections for private roads. BWC members studied the amendments, which had not yet been reviewed by Town Counsel.
Lori Vanderschmidt moved to recommend amendments 10.1 through 10.4. Justina Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Staffing Needs
The Board discussed the Water System director’s position. Justina Carlson distributed the job description4 and said she had spoken to Assistant Town Administrator. Bill Carlson will further refine the job description before it is submitted to the Town Administrator and Personnel Board.
Mayo Creek Restoration Project
Lori Vanderschmidt was interested in any grant money from the Mayo Creek Restoration Project that might be available to the Municipal Water System. Nothing is certain about that funding at this time.
Attendance
Justina Carlson reviewed the attendance policy for the Board and recommended regular attendance at meetings. Jim Hood also stressed the importance of commitment to attendance at meetings with the expectation of the intensity of Phase II development.
Minutes of 4/19/13
Bill Carlson moved to approve the minutes of April 19, 2013. Justina Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers Justina Carlson, Chair
Committee Secretary
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 5/21/13.
Public Record Documents of 5/7/13
- WhiteWater Operations Report of May 7, 2013
- Phase II Connection Rates
- Amendments to the Municipal Water System Rules & Regulations
- Job description for director’s position
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