BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONER'S MEETING
APRIL 17, 2008
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The Board of Water Commissioners Meeting came to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following members present. Mr. Luther F. Hosmer, Chairman. Mr. Edward Johnson, Mr. Jeff Neece, DPW Director was absent but submitted his report, Peter Jakobowski, D.P.W. Supervisor and Mrs. Gail E. Cigal Secretary to the Board were present.
B. REPORT OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S):
Mr. Johnson made the motion to accept the previous minutes of March 20, 2008 and the amended minutes from March 6, 2008. Mr. Hosmer seconded the motion, vote unanimous.
C. SIGNING OF WARRANTS, COMMITMENTS, ETC.:
1. The board signed the bill from Tighe & Bond in the amount of $5,460.28. The bill from Bacon & Wilson, P.C. in the amount of $850.00 for the lawyer to fight DEP with the problem with the contaminated water samples. The board signed the bill from City of Springfield in the amount of $1,591.50 and the bill from Test America in the amount of $125.00 for the month of March 2008.
D. REVIEW OF ABATEMENTS:
No abatements.
E. APPOINTMENTS:
No appointments.
F. D.P.W. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST SHARING FOR THE WATER DIVISION:
Mr. Neece reported that after reviewing the revised estimates of the costs to the town, he recommends the Water Commissioners vote to increase the Administrative fee to the Town by $25,000.00. Mr. Neece reported that this will end the negotiation at a level that is well below the original estimate presented by Art Pinnell at our last meeting. Mr. Neece reported that he discussed this with the Board of Selectmen and they would reluctantly agree to the $25,000.00 increase. Mr. Neece reported that it is important that the vote be completed so that the budget can be finalized and sent to Town meeting in May. The board agreed that they were going to hold off until they find out how much the Sewer Division is paying.
2. CLEANING OF THE STORAGE TANK:
The board agreed that they didn't have to clean the water storage tank until the new storage tank is installed.
3. NEW SUB DIVISION NOBLE STEED:
The board discussed the installation of a water line going up Vining Hill Rd. to the Sub-Division Noble Steed. Supervisor Mr. Jakobowski stated that he suggests running another line up Vining Hill Rd. and leaving the other water line on the other side alone. The board stated they would think about it.
4. NOTIFICATION TO TOWN BOARDS AND OFFICIALS:
The board read the notification in regards to the Westfield Gas & Electric Cooperative has filed a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission for the Town of Southwick, and is seeking permission to remove fill, dredge or alter land within or within 100 feet of an area Subject to Protection under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Southwick Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The board of Water Commissioners had no comment.
G. MAIL:
1. DEP MODIFIED DRAFT ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER ADDRESSING TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA:
The Board agreed not to sign the consent order. The board also agreed to use the same site right now until the new site across the street is accepted by DEP.
2. MINUTES FROM VARIOUS BOARDS:
No discussion.
There being no further business brought before the board, meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail E. Cigal, DPW Secretary
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