Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners
Town Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Present: Justina Carlson, Chair; Neil Gadwa, Jim Hood,
Regrets: William Carlson, Lori Vanderschmidt
Also Attending: Town Administrator Harry Terkanian, Town Accountant Marilyn Crary
Chair Justina Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
BWC Office Report
Michaela Miteva presented the BWC Office Report of November 5, 2013.1 It included information on revenues, a new connection, the pre-construction meeting, meter readings, and water quality at a Baker Avenue property.
Water Operations Report
Roy Maher had submitted the WhiteWater Operations Report of November 5, 2013. Michaela Miteva said there was one action item, purchase of a pump for the Coles Neck pumping station.
Hood moved to approve the purchase of the chemical pump for Coles Neck for $497. Justina Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
The Board also discussed water usage at the Wellfleet Elementary School.
Phase II Expansion of the WMWS
Michaela Miteva and Harry Terkanian updated the Board on the expansion plans. Board members discussed patching instead of total repaving of the roads. Terkanian explained project management by EPG and an engineer consultant for Change Orders. Hood had a possible consultant, and Terkanian said he had spoken to another potential consultant.
Justina Carlson suggested developing ideas for progress notifications to abutters. Terkanian said a status report could be posted on the Town website. Hood recommended getting attention through the press.
FY15 Budget
Town Accountant Marilyn Crary and the Board reviewed the Budget revenue worksheet.3 Michaela Miteva explained the projections for Fiscal Year 2015. Crary and the Board discussed how the USDA loan would fit into the Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 and 2016.
Jim Hood explained the FY15 Operating Budget.4 Michaela Miteva clarified some of the particular line items. Crary and the Board discussed procedure for handling the Retained Earnings line. The Budget meeting with Harry Terkanian will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
Carlson moved to approve the FY15 Budget as presented. Hood seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Harborside Village
Michaela Miteva had been in communication with John Riehl of the Natural Resources Advisory Board and Curt Felix of the Wastewater Planning Committee5 regarding waiving fees for water connections at certain properties in the Mayo Creek area. Terkanian and the Board discussed metering for condo units and rates for water usage. BWC will invite Curt Felix back to a future meeting to further discuss the issues involved.
Future Threats to Wellfleet Water
Michaela Miteva said she had discussed nitrate and sodium levels with Health Agent Hillary Greenberg-Lemos. The Health Agent said that testing of water on property deemed unsalable was based solely on well readings. Ms. Greenberg-Lemos has invited the Water Commissioners to a future Board of Health meeting. Neil Gadwa discussed consequences of the restoration of the Herring River and Mayo Creek and salt infiltration in areas of Wellfleet and other towns.
BOS and FinCom Communication
Justina Carlson said the Water Commissioners would like to maintain good communication with the Selectmen and the Finance Committee. Stephen Polowczyk has agreed to be liaison to the BWC from the Finance Committee. Terkanian suggested quarterly visits from to Water Commissioners to the Board of Selectmen.
BWC Staffing Needs
Justina Carlson said the Water Commissioners had prepared a manager position description which they will forward to Assistant Town Administrator Tim King and the Personnel Board. Terkanian asked about justification of the hours involved, advertising the position, and having the Town Collector do billing. Miteva was concerned about having a Collector who understands the workings of the Water System. Justina Carlson said the most efficient billing system would be suitable.
Chequessett Neck Village
Miteva updated the Board on the possibility of connecting Chequessett Neck Village and the deferred method of payment. The Board and Harry Terkanian would like to get an update on nitrate locations in Wellfleet.
Minutes of 10/22/13
Hood moved to approve the minutes of October 22, 2013. Gadwa seconded, and the motion carried 3-0.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Rogers, Committee Secretary Justina Carlson (Chair)
The Water Commissioners approved these minutes at the meeting held 11/19/13.
Public Records Material of November 5, 2013
1.) BWC Office Report of 11/5/13
2.) WhiteWater Operations Report of 11/5/13
3.) Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Revenue projections
4.) FY15 Operating Budget
5.) E-mail messages from John Riehl and Curt Felix
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